U Aung Naing (Burmese: ဦးအောင်နိုင်; born 1972) is a Burmese football manager and former footballer who manages the Myanmar national under-19 football team.
Career
In 1990, Aung Naing signed for Malaysian side Perak, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players. He formed an attacking partnership with South Korean striker Jang Jung. He helped them win the 1990 Malaysian FA Cup.
International career
Naing represented Myanmar internationally at the 1991 SEA Games.
Style of play
Aung Naing mainly operated as a striker and was known for his work ethic. While playing for Perak, he was regarded as a fan favorite and was described as having a "positive attitude and technical skills were evident in every game".
Managerial career
In 2019, Aung Naing was appointed manager of Burmese side Shan United, helping the club win the league. He was awarded the 2019 Myanmar National League Best Manager.
References
- "Shan United technical director to handle Myanmar U-19 football team". New Light of Myanmar. March 28, 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- "Perak's blend of players proves perfect". The New Paper.
- "Aung Naing - Grandstand Kita article". Archived from the original on 2023-03-09. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
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- "Seeking to bite the hand that will feed them". The Straits Times. 23 November 1991. p. 38.
- "Skill, speed and stamina". The Straits Times.
- "Aung Naing - Mencari sesuap nasi article". Archived from the original on 2023-03-09. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
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