Following in the footsteps of Kim Tae-hee in 2010, Park received the prize in recognition of her achievements with the Korea Republic U20 Women’s National Team and is its eighth different winner.
Park’s appointment as head coach in November 2023 made her the youngest ever to take up the role at any national team level in Korea Republic and both her first two matches – friendlies against Uzbekistan – ended in victory, as part of preparations for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024. .....
Park Youn-jeong is the AFC Women’s Coach of the Year following a remarkable year with 🇰🇷 Korea Republic U20 women’s team! #AFCAwards2023 pic.twitter.com/Lq0QW4WO8p
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