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Hong Myung-bo (also spelled Hong Myeong-bo, Korean: 홍명보, Hanja: 洪明甫; Korean pronunciation: [hoŋmjʌŋbo]; born 12 February 1969) is a South Korean football manager and former footballer who played as a sweeper. Hong is often considered one of the greatest Asian footballers of all time.
Oct 8, 2004 · 1990 South Korea Youth Player of the Year (University Player of the Year). First Asian to play in four consecutive FIFA World Cups. First Asian to receive Bronze Ball at FIFA World Cup.
- Korea, South
- Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
Jul 9, 2024 · Hong Myung-Bo was revered in his playing days after captaining South Korea to a incredible fourth-place finish at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, with his 136 caps still a record he shares with the ...
Aug 30, 2023 · Legendary defender Hong returns for a second spell as Korea Republic head coach, tasked with guiding the nation to the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Jul 8, 2024 · 2023 K League 1 Head Coach of the Year Award. This is the profile site of the manager Myung-bo Hong. The site lists all clubs he coached and all clubs he played for.
- Korea, South
- 1.89 Years
- Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
- Korea, South
Jul 7, 2024 · Hong Myung-bo, who led Ulsan HD FC to the past two K League 1 titles, was named the new head coach of the Korean men's national football team on Sunday. The Korea Football Association (KFA) said its technical director, Lee Lim-saeng, will hold a press conference Monday to further discuss Hong's appointment.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Hong Myung-bo was appointed as South Korea’s head coach on Sunday, giving one of the nation’s 2002 World Cup stars a second chance at the top job. Hong succeeded Jurgen Klinsmann and returned to the position he left in July 2014 after a 12-month spell ended in a disappointing World Cup performance.
