Saturday, 23 July 2011

홍명보 (Hong Myung-Bo)


DoB: Feb 12, 1969

PoB: Busan, South Korea

Position: Defender

Clubs represented: Pohang Steelers, Bellmare Hiratsuka, Kashiwa Reysol, Los Angeles Galaxy

Total appearances/goals: 281/21

Total caps: 136/10

Honours:
1 domestic league title, 1 domestic cup, 2 domestic league cups
1 Asian Club Championship

WC02 4th place
Asian Cup 3rd place: 00

WC02 Bronze Ball
WC02 Team of the Tournament
Asian Cup Team of the Tournament: 00
Korean League MVP: 92
Korean League Team of the Year: 92, 94, 95, 96
Japanese League Team of the Year: 00
United States League Team of the Year: 03

Chosen for the FIFA 100

Highs:
He was the first asian player to play in 4 consecutive WC tournaments, and he was the skipperin 02's historic 4th place finish, playing in home ground.
He is also South Korea's most capped player.

Lows:
The one trophy missing seems to be the Asian Cup, with only a 3rd place his best result.

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