Hong Myung-bo (Korean: 홍명보, Hanja: 洪明甫; 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.
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Hong Myung-bo 12 February 1969 (age 56) Seoul, South Korea
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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