| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession | Footballer |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 6' 2" (188 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Football | |
| International Debut | 16 June 2023 against Peru in a friendly match |
| Jersey Number | # 5 (Al Ain FC) # 5 (South Korea)  |
| Club(s) | Youth Career • Chuncheon Mech Tech High School (2009-2011) • Konkuk University (2012-2014) Senior Career • FC Seoul (2015-2016) • Ulsan Hyundai (2017-2023) • Gimcheon Sangmu (2020-2021) • Al-Ain (2023-Present) |
| Coach/Mentor | Jürgen Klinsmann |
| Position(s) | Defensive Midfielder, Centre Back |
| International Team | South Korea |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 10 September 1993 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 31 Years |
| Birthplace | Goyang, South Korea |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Hometown | Goyang, South Korea |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Park Yong-woo
- During the 2015-2016 season, he made his senior debut with FC Seoul. Therafter, he made 45 league appearances and scored once.
- In 2015, he helped FC Seoul win the Korean FA Cup.
- In 2016, he helped FC Seoul win the K-League 1 title against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.
- In 2017, he was transferred to Ulsan Hyundai, where he played over 150 matches.
- In 2017, he helped Ulsan Hyundai win the Korean FA Cup.
- In 2020, he went for the mandatory military service in South Korea.
- Thereafter, he joined the military football team Sangju Sangmu FC, later renamed as Gimcheon Sangmu FC.
- Thereafter, he made 30 appearances with the team and scored one goal.
- In 2021, he helped Gimcheon Sangmu win the K League 2 Championship.
- In 2022 and 2023, he helped Ulsan Hyundai win the K-League 1 championship.
- In July 2023, he moved to Al Ain for the UAE Pro League.
- His style of playing as a defensive midfielder is by protecting the front line of the defensive line. His passing ability and technique are decent, and he has excellent anticipation skills to block passes.
- Thereafter, he played 41 league matches with Al Ain from 2023 to 2025.
- In the 2023-2024 season, he scored one goal in the AFC Champions League.
Park Yong-woo with Al Ain FC after winning the AFC Champions League (2024)
- He appeared in the 2015-2016 South Korea U23, earned 18 caps and scored twice.
- In June 2023, he joined the senior national team of South Korea under coach Jürgen Klinsmann and earned over 20 caps.
Park Yong-woo with his South Korean football team
- He appeared in the 2024 AFC Asian Cup and the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
