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Hong Myung-bo
Hong Myung-bo
South Korea
12 February 1969
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Hong Myung-bo is a South Korean football manager and former footballer who played as a sweeper. He is currently the manager of the South Korea national team.

Hong is widely considered one of the greatest Asian defenders of all time. He participated at four consecutive FIFA World Cups between 1990 and 2002, becoming the first Asian player to do so. He also received the Bronze Ball at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first Asian to receive an individual award at the World Cup. He received some votes in elections for the FIFA World Player of the Year, finishing 21st in 1996 and 17th in 2002. In 2004, he was selected for the FIFA 100 by Pelé.

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📋 Profile & Career

: Hong in 2013
⚽ Personal information:
Date of birth: (1969-02-12) 12 February 1969 (age 57)
Place of birth: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position: Sweeper
⚽ Team information:
Current team: South Korea (manager)
⚽ Youth career:
1981–1983: Kwanghee Middle School
1984–1986: Dongbuk High School 
⚽ College career:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
1987–1990: Korea University 
⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
1991: Sangmu FC (draft)
1992–1997: Pohang Steelers 110 (14)
1997–1998: Bellmare Hiratsuka 42 (0)
1999–2001: Kashiwa Reysol 72 (7)
2002: Pohang Steelers 19 (0)
2003–2004: LA Galaxy 38 (0)
Total: 281 (21)
⚽ International career:
2000: South Korea U23 1 (0)
1991: South Korea B
1990–2002: South Korea 136 (10)
⚽ Managerial career:
2005–2007: South Korea (assistant)
2009: South Korea U20
2009–2012: South Korea U23
2013: Anzhi Makhachkala (assistant)
2013–2014: South Korea
2015–2017: Hangzhou Greentown
2020–2024: Ulsan HD
2024–: South Korea

📼 Match Highlights Videos

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Channel Image Hong Myung-bo will not give up on the back three
1 months ago • 3.23K views
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Channel Image HONG Myung-bo (홍명보) vs Poland, 2002 World Cup
14 years ago • 62.66K views
Estimated Revenue • $175

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Channel Image HONG Myung-bo (홍명보) vs USA, 2002 World Cup
14 years ago • 5.2K views
Estimated Revenue • $15

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Channel Image 홍명보, 미국 대표팀 2-0 승리 후 기자회견 (영어 및 한국어) (Hong Myung-Bo Post Match Press Conference: Korea vs USMNT 2-0)
8 months ago • 669 views
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Channel Image South Korea buoyed by 2-0 win over USA as they start preparing for 2026 World Cup.
8 months ago • 510 views
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Channel Image Hong Myung Bo on Korea/Japan 2002 | FIFA World Cup
13 years ago • 101.78K views
Estimated Revenue • $285

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Channel Image WorldCup that Hong Myung-bo became a Korean leg football match..
5 years ago • 58 views
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Channel Image Korea's Final Preparations Ahead of Oman: Complete Team Unites
1 years ago • 359 views
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Channel Image The Round of 32 is the goal?? Why did Hong Myung-bo change his mind in the KBS interview [6 O'clo...
15 hours ago • 98.81K views
Estimated Revenue • $277

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Channel Image 홍명보호 포백 꺼낸다?! 이영표·김은중·김영광의 베스트11은? #조별리그스코어예측 [2026 HOT다리영표] 시즌2 EP. 03 #홍명보#이영표#김은중#김영광#스리백#포백
17 hours ago • 20.81K views
Estimated Revenue • $58

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Channel Image World Cup D-Day 30, Coach Hong Myung-bo's Exclusive Interview
3 hours ago • 1.73K views
Estimated Revenue • $5

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Channel Image アジアを代表するリベロ洪明甫が現役時代を振り返る。：THE LEGEND SPECIAL INTERVIEW 洪 明甫 編
7 years ago • 64.65K views
Estimated Revenue • $181

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📰 Google News (RSS)

Kim Moon-hwan Regains Vision, Relieving Hong Myung-bo and Daejeon - 조선일보

Hong Myung-bo Proteam to Face Trinidad and Tobago, El Salvador in Final Prep - 조선일보

'Like Lee Seung-woo in 2018, Lee Kang-in in 2022': Could Hong Myung-bo also make a 'surprise selection'? [Three days until the final World Cup roster announcement] - starnewskorea.com

Hong Myung-bo has confirmed the schedule for the final warm-up match ahead of the 2026 FIFA North Am.. - 매일경제

Hong Myung-bo picks Trinidad, El Salvador for Korea's high-altitude World Cup rehearsal - CHOSUNBIZ - Chosunbiz

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  • Tue, 12 May 2026 22:28:00 GMT

'Fears become reality': Kim Min-jae injured, now Lee Kang-in also sidelined; Hong Myung-bo's squad faces deep anxiety ahead of the World Cup - starnewskorea.com

The South Korean national soccer team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, will play two consecutive fi.. - 매일경제

Hong Myung-bo plans flexible three-back and four-back use for Korea at World Cup - CHOSUNBIZ - Chosunbiz

  • ✐ Chosunbiz
  • Tue, 12 May 2026 20:07:00 GMT

Hong Myung-bo urges faith in Son Heung-min as Korea readies for World Cup - CHOSUNBIZ - Chosunbiz

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  • Tue, 12 May 2026 15:49:00 GMT

Hong Myung-bo Korea rehearses for World Cup with friendlies against Trinidad and Tobago, El Salvador - CHOSUNBIZ - Chosunbiz

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  • Tue, 12 May 2026 00:14:00 GMT

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