Hong Myung-Bo

Quick Facts

Full Name	Hong Myung-Bo
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 12, 1969(1969-02-12)
Age	55
Country	South Korea
Horoscope	Aquarius

Hong Myung-Bo Biography

Hong Myung-Bo is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on February 12, 1969 in South Korea. South Korean sweeper, who led his team to four consecutive World Cups in 1990 and 2002. In 2013, he was appointed manager of the South Korean team.

He and Cha Bum–Kun are both generally considered to be among the greatest South Korean soccer players of all time.

Hong was named in the South Korea squad for the 1990 FIFA World Cup just four months after his international debut. The youngest South Korean player who participated in the tournament, he played in all three games of the group stage, and received the most praise in South Korea, although they lost all group matches. He was also selected as a member of the South Korea Universiade team for the 1991 Summer Universiade. Scoring a goal in the first match against Algeria, he helped them advance to the final by stabilizing the defense of the team. After drawing the final with the Netherlands without a goal, he succeed to score the first shot of South Korea in the penalty shoot- out, and finally won a gold medal.

He participated in the 1994 Asian Games after the World Cup, but he injured his knee during the quarter-final match against Japan. South Korea lost to Uzbekistan in the semi-finals after he quit the tournament. When Park Jong- hwan managed the South Korea squad, Hong was in conflict with Park who had a coercive disposition, and was criticized for forming his faction in the national team. He was also doubted whether he played the game lazily after South Korea lost 6–2 to Iran in the quarter-finals of the 1996 AFC Asian Cup. At the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France, South Korea was eliminated at the first round with one draw and two losses. He didn’t prevent team’s 5–0 loss in the second game against the Netherlands. He was selected as an over-aged player by the South Korea under-23 for the 2000 Summer Olympics, but he was injured just before the tournament, and replaced by Kang Chul.

He was married to Soo-mi Cho and had two children.

Hong Myung-Bo Net Worth

Hong Myung-Bo is one of the richest Soccer Player from South Korea. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Hong Myung- Bo 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1992, he began his professional career as a Pohang Steelers player.

After semi-retiring from competitive soccer, he went to Los Angeles Galaxy to play in the 2003-04 season.

Hong Myung-bo (Korean: 홍명보 , Hanja: 洪明甫; Korean pronunciation: [hoŋmjʌŋbo] ; born 12 February 1969) is a South Korean former footballer and former manager. A former sweeper, Hong is often considered one of the greatest Asian footballers of all time. Hong was a member of the South Korean national team in four FIFA World Cups, and was the first Asian player to play in four consecutive World Cup final tournaments. He was the first Asian player who received the Bronze Ball at the World Cup. He was also the only two Asian players, chosen among the FIFA 100, Pelé’s selection about the 125 greatest living footballers in the world, with a Japanese midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Hong Myung-Bo height 5 ft 11 in Hong weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Hong Myung-Bo Dating?

According to our records, Hong Myung-Bo married to Soo-mi Cho. As of December 1, 2023, Hong Myung-Bo’s is not dating anyone.

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The Korean FA announced that it had appointed him as the South Korea under-20 team, on 19 February 2009. Under his guidance the team reached the quarter- finals of the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, but were eliminated due to a 3–2 defeat to Ghana, the eventual champions.

Facts & Trivia

Hong Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Korea. Hong Myung-Bo celebrates birthday on February 12 of every year.

He was named as assistant manager to Guus Hiddink at Anzhi Makhachkala in August 2012. After Choi Kang-hee, the former head coach of South Korea, took the responsibility of the team’s poor performance in 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification and resigned from his position, Hong Myung-bo was appointed as the new head coach of the team on 24 June 2013 to prepare the team for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. After a winless World Cup campaign, Hong resigned from his post on 10 July 2014.

Top Facts about Hong Myung-Bo

1. Hong Myung-bo is a retired South Korean footballer.
2. He played as a defender for the national team.
3. Hong captained South Korea in four World Cups.
4. He also won bronze at the 2012 Olympics as coach.
5. Hong was named Asian Footballer of the Year in 1994.
6. He played for K-League club Pohang Steelers for 12 years.
7. Hong coached South Korea at the 2014 World Cup.
8. He has managed several K-League teams, including Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.
9. Hong is considered one of South Korea’s greatest ever players.
10. He was inducted into the Asian Football Hall of Fame in 2008.