Coach Choi Sung-yong, Lee Yong-rae, and Kang Sung-kwan joined... 'Kim Byung-su' Daegu 2026 Season Coaching Staff Confirmed

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Daegu FC has completed the formation of the coaching staff to lead the 2026 season with head coach Kim Byung-soo. While maintaining the framework of the existing system, Daegu made changes to the positions of the head coach and goalkeeper coach.

Daegu officially announced the joining of head coach Choi Sung-yong and goalkeeper coach Kang Sung-kwan in a press release on the 5th. The selection focused on securing the tactical continuity of Kim Byung-soo's system, while also deploying leaders with abundant field experience to improve the completeness of team operations.

Choi Sung-yong, the newly appointed head coach, has been proven his leadership by serving as a coach and head coach at Suwon Samsung and acting as a coach. Head coach Choi Sung-yong, who has also built his leadership career on the Chinese stage, will closely assist head coach Kim Byung-soo based on his tactical leadership skills learned in various environments.

Coach Kang Sung-kwan, who has had a leadership career at Gyeongnam FC, will be in charge of the goal. Coach Kang Sung-kwan is in charge of stabilizing Daegu's goalkeeping staff and improving their skills. In addition, "Living Legend" Lee Yong-rae, who retired from active duty after last season, joined as a coach. Coach Lee Yong-rae will serve as a bridge between the coaching staff and the team based on his abundant experience as a player and his high understanding of the club.

Daegu FC, which rearranged its lineup centered on head coach Kim Byung-soo, will begin preparing for the season in earnest. The Daegu team will depart for Hua Hin, Thailand, on the 6th to conduct the first winter training session and begin to quench for the 2026 season.

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