While playing as a striker for South Korean under-20 team in the 1983 FIFA World Youth Championship, Shin attracted attention by scoring three goals including two goals in the quarter-final match against Uruguay.

He played for senior national team in the 1984 Summer Olympics qualification after the World Youth Championship.

However, he changed his role to a midfielder after suffering from arthritis during his university days.

[2] Korea University Hyundai Horang-i Hyundai Horang-i B[5] South Korea U20

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