The 20-year-old Wolmido SC star is the third player from DPR Korea to claim the prize, joining compatriots Ra Un Sim (2007) and Sung Hyang Sim (2017) after her standout performances on the Continental stage.
As captain of DPR Korea, Chae was the beating heart from midfield as they swept to ultimate glory at the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 amid an unbeaten campaign. .....
🇰🇵 Chae Un-yong continues her journey towards excellence with the AFC Women’s Youth Player of the Year award after winning the #U20WAC earlier this year! #AFCAwards2023 pic.twitter.com/ev8L2WsMK8
— AFC (@theafcdotcom) October 29, 2024
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