Choi Sung-yong
Choi Sung-yong is a former South Korean footballer who played as a wing-back or midfielder. Known for his good stamina and concentration, Choi was noted for his ability for man-to-man defense. He performed a role to concentrate on marking Hidetoshi Nakata, considered the best Asian player at the time, when South Korea played against Japan in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Choi played for the South Korea national team as a right-back in the 1998 FIFA World Cup. He was also selected for the national team for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, but didn't appear on the field at that time. After the 2002 World Cup, he joined Suwon Samsung Bluewings and helped the club win the K League title.
Career statistics
International
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1 | 4 March 1998 | International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan | 1–1 | 2–1 | 1998 Dynasty Cup |
Honours
Suwon Samsung Bluewings- K League: 2004
- Korean FA Cup: 2002
- Korean League Cup: 2005
- Korean Super Cup: 2005
- Asian Club Championship: 2001–02
- Asian Super Cup: 2002
- A3 Champions Cup: 2005
Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i
South Korea U20
- AFC Youth Championship runner-up: 1992
- AFC Asian Cup third place: 2000
- K League All-Star: 2002, 2005