Ahn Jung-hwan
- January 5, 2024
- Soccer Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ahn Jung-hwan |
| Occupation | Soccer Player |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 27, 1976(1976-01-27) |
| Age | 48 |
| Birthplace | South Korea |
| Country | South Korea |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Ahn Jung-hwan Biography
| Name | Ahn Jung-hwan |
| Birthday | Jan 27 |
| Birth Year | 1976 |
| Place Of Birth | South Korea |
| Birth Country | South Korea |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Parents | Ahn Geum-hyang |
| Spouse | Lee Hye-won |
| Children(s) | Ahn Lee Won, Li Hwan |
Ahn Jung-hwan is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on January 27, 1976 in South Korea, South Korea. Retired soccer player most famous for scoring the winning goal for South Korea against Italy in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He was named as the K League’s Most Valuable Player in 1999.
He and Lee Dong-gook were both named Most Valuable Player of the K League.
Ahn was selected for the South Korea under-20 for the 1994 AFC Youth Championship, but South Korea failed to advance to the semi-finals. Three years later, he was selected for the South Korea Universiade team for the 1997 Summer Universiade and won a silver medal in the tournament. In 1998, Ahn started his professional career with K League’s Busan Daewoo Royals. He showed great performance in his club and he was selected as one of the 1998 K League Best XI. The next year, in 1999, he was named the K League Most Valuable Player by leading Busan’s runners-up in the K League. In 2000, Ahn joined A.C. Perugia on loan and became the first South Korean player who played in Italian Serie A. However, he was ostracized at the club, and bullied by his captain, Marco Materazzi. He appeared 30 games, including 13 starts, and scored five goals for two seasons in the Serie A. He was named in South Korea’s squad for the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
Ahn is sometimes called “The Lord of the Ring” by Korean fans. He married former Miss Korea Lee Hye-won in 2001 and got this nickname by kissing his wedding ring after every goal he scores.
He married Lee Hye-won, who was previously named Miss Korea, in 2001.
Ahn Jung-hwan Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Soccer Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ahn Jung-hwan is one of the richest Soccer Player from South Korea. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ahn Jung- hwan 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was born in Paju, Gyeonggi and began his professional career with the K League’s Busan Daewoo Royals in 1998.
He played for the Italian team Perugia but was dismissed from the team after scoring the goal which eliminated Italy from the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
Ahn Jung-hwan (Hangul: 안정환; Hanja: 安貞桓; Korean pronunciation: [an.dʑʌŋ.ɦwan] or [an] [tɕʌŋ.ɦwan] ; born 27 January 1976) is a South Korean former football player and television personality. A former second striker, he played for South Korea and scored three goals in two FIFA World Cup, including the golden goal against Italy which led his team to the quarter-finals in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. After his retirement as a football player, he became a television show host and a football commentator.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Ahn Jung-hwan Dating?
According to our records, Ahn Jung-hwan married to Lee Hye-won. As of December 1, 2023, Ahn Jung-hwan’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Ahn Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Korea. Ahn Jung-hwan celebrates birthday on January 27 of every year.