Park Nam-yeol

2.1. Club Career

Park Nam-yeol began his professional career in 1993, debuting with Ilhwa Chunma. He became a key starter for the team, playing for nine seasons until 2003, with the exception of 1997 and 1998 when he fulfilled his military service with Sangmu. During his time with Seongnam, he played a crucial role in the club's dominance, contributing to six K League 1 championships in 1993, 1994, 1995, 2001, 2002, and 2003. The team also secured a third-place finish in the 2000 K League.

Beyond domestic league success, Park helped Seongnam achieve notable results in cup competitions and continental tournaments. He was part of the squad that won the 1999 Korean FA Cup and reached the final of the 2000 Korean FA Cup. In the League Cup, Seongnam won the 2002 Adidas Cup and were runners-up in the 1995 Adidas Cup and 2000 Adidas Cup. On the international stage, he contributed to Seongnam's victory in the 1995 Asian Club Championship and a runner-up finish in the 1996-97 Asian Club Championship. The team also won the 1996 Afro-Asian Club Championship and the 1996 Asian Super Cup, further cementing their status as a leading club in Asia. He also experienced winning the 2002 Korean Super Cup and was a runner-up in the 2000 Korean Super Cup.

Following the 2003 season, Park signed a six-month short-term contract with Suwon Samsung Bluewings. Although he made only three official appearances for the club, he was part of the squad that won the 2004 K League 1 title. He retired from professional football at the end of the 2004 season, concluding his 11-year playing career.

2.2. National Team Career

Park Nam-yeol made his international A-match debut for the South Korea national football team on March 9, 1993, in a friendly match against Canada. Later that year, on June 13, 1993, he scored his debut international goal against Bahrain in the final match of Group 4 of the 1994 FIFA World Cup Asia 1st qualification round, contributing to a 3-0 victory.

In 1994, Park participated in the 1994 Asian Games. In the quarter-final match against host nation Japan, he was substituted in for the injured Han Jeong-guk and played for 10 minutes, helping South Korea advance to the semi-finals. However, the team suffered a shocking 0-1 defeat to Uzbekistan in the semi-finals, relegating them to the third-place match. South Korea subsequently lost 1-2 to Kuwait in the third-place playoff, failing to secure a medal.

Park was also included in the squad for the 1996 AFC Asian Cup. In the quarter-final match against Iran, South Korea conceded six goals, including a four-goal haul from Iranian ace Ali Daei, resulting in their elimination from the tournament. Park Nam-yeol concluded his international career in 1998, having made 20 A-match appearances and scoring 1 goal.

3.1. Early Coaching Roles

Park Nam-yeol began his coaching career immediately after retiring from playing, taking on the role of manager for the Baikyang Middle School football team. He led the team from 2005 until 2008, gaining his initial experience in football management at the youth level.

3.2. Women's Football Management

In 2009, with the launch of the WK League, South Korea's professional women's football league, Park Nam-yeol was appointed manager of Goyang Daekyo Noonnoppi WFC. He led the team for four seasons, achieving significant success. Under his guidance, the club won the WK League title three times, including consecutive championships in 2011 and 2012. His team also reached the semi-finals of both the 2012 National Sports Festival and the 2012 National Women's Football Championship, and won the 2013 National Women's Football Championship.

In 2012, Park briefly served as the interim manager for the South Korea women's national football team, where he guided the team to a fifth-place finish in the Cyprus Cup, marking the team's best performance in the tournament at that time.

In 2014, Park returned to manage the women's club, which had relocated and was now known as Icheon Daekyo WFC. He led the team for three consecutive seasons, achieving three consecutive WK League runner-up finishes from 2014 to 2016. During this period, Icheon Daekyo also secured back-to-back victories in the National Sports Festival in 2015 and 2016, and reached the semi-finals of the 2016 National Women's Football Championship.

3.3. Professional Football Management

In 2013, Park Nam-yeol received an offer from his former teammate, manager Ahn Ik-soo, to join the coaching staff of his former club, Seongnam FC, as an assistant coach. He served in this role for one season.

In mid-2018, he was appointed assistant coach for Jeonnam Dragons under manager Kim In-wan. While the team reached the semi-finals of the 2018 Korean FA Cup, their performance in the 2018 K League 1 was dismal, finishing last among 12 teams and resulting in relegation to the K League 2 for the 2019 season. Park left Jeonnam Dragons along with manager Kim In-wan.

In 2019, Park took on the role of head coach for Gimhae City in the then-National League for one season. After a brief hiatus, he joined Changwon City in the K3 League as a coach for the 2022 season. He played a key role in leading Changwon City to win the 2022 K3 League championship, which earned him recognition as the Best Coach (assistant) in the K3 League that year.

Following his success with Changwon City, Park Nam-yeol was appointed manager of Cheonan City FC on November 8, 2022, ahead of their inaugural season in the K League 2. However, due to a string of poor results, he was dismissed from his position on November 29, 2023.

3.4. Managerial Achievements

Park Nam-yeol has achieved several significant titles and successes throughout his coaching career, particularly in women's football.

• WK League**:
  • Winners: 2009, 2011, 2012 (with Icheon Daekyo)
  • Runners-up: 2014, 2015, 2016 (with Icheon Daekyo)
• National Sports Festival**:
  • Winners: 2015, 2016 (with Icheon Daekyo)
• National Women's Football Championship**:
  • Winners: 2013 (with Icheon Daekyo)
• K3 League**:
  • Winners: 2022 (as coach with Changwon City)

5.1. As a Player

Team

• Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma
  • K League 1:
    • Winners: 1993, 1994, 1995, 2001, 2002, 2003
    • Third place: 2000
  • Korean FA Cup:
    • Winners: 1999
    • Runners-up: 2000
  • League Cup:
    • Winners: 2002 Adidas Cup
    • Runners-up: 1995 Adidas Cup, 2000 Adidas Cup
  • Asian Club Championship:
    • Winners: 1995
    • Runners-up: 1996-97
  • Afro-Asian Club Championship:
    • Winners: 1996
  • Asian Super Cup:
    • Winners: 1996
  • Korean Super Cup:
    • Winners: 2002
    • Runners-up: 2000
• Suwon Samsung Bluewings
  • K League 1:
    • Winners: 2004
• South Korea
  • Asian Games:
    • Fourth place: 1994

    Individual

    • Korean FA Cup:
      • Most Valuable Player: 1999

5.2. As a Coach

Individual

• K3 League:
  • Best Coach (assistant): 2022