Son Jun-ho's Shot at Shandong Taishan: A Preview
Updated:2025-07-17 06:32 Views:145Son Jun-ho, the former Korea national team striker, has been named as the new manager of Shandong Taishan in China's Super League.
The news comes after the club announced that Son would be taking over from the outgoing manager, Joon-woo Kim, who had led the team to two league titles and a Chinese FA Cup title during his time in charge.
Son is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in South Korean football, having scored over 100 goals for both Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and FC Seoul during his career.
In his first game in charge of Shandong Taishan, Son will face his old club Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the opening match of the season on Saturday.
The 36-year-old will be looking to build upon the success of his former club by leading Shandong Taishan back into the top flight of Chinese football.
However, with the club currently sitting in the bottom half of the table, it may not be easy for Son to turn things around quickly.
Despite this, Son's experience and track record make him a strong candidate to lead Shandong Taishan to promotion next season.
Overall, it will be interesting to see how Son performs as the new manager of Shandong Taishan and what impact he can have on the team.
Football Zone