South Korea national football team

South Korea national football team is the national football team of South Korea, controlled by the Korea Football Association. The team has a long history, having played in numerous international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup, AFC Asian Cup, and East Asian Football Championship. The team has been led by various coaches, including Guus Hiddink, Dick Advocaat, and Hong Myung-bo, who have all contributed to the team's development and success. The team has also produced talented players, such as Park Ji-sung, Lee Young-pyo, and Son Heung-min, who have played for top clubs like Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Bayer Leverkusen.

● History

The team's history dates back to 1948, when it played its first international match against China in the 1948 Summer Olympics. The team has since participated in numerous international tournaments, including the 1954 FIFA World Cup, where it was eliminated in the group stage. The team's most successful period was in the 2000s, when it reached the 2002 FIFA World Cup semifinals under the guidance of coach Guus Hiddink and players like Ahn Jung-hwan and Yoo Sang-chul. The team has also competed in the AFC Asian Cup, where it won the title in 1956 and 1960, and finished as runner-up in 1972, 1980, and 1988. The team has played against various opponents, including Japan, North Korea, and Iran, in tournaments like the East Asian Football Championship and the WAFF Championship.

● Players

The team has produced many talented players, including Park Ji-sung, who played for Manchester United and PSV Eindhoven, and Son Heung-min, who currently plays for Tottenham Hotspur. Other notable players include Lee Young-pyo, who played for Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund, and Ki Sung-yueng, who played for Sunderland and Swansea City. The team has also been led by experienced players like Kwon Chang-hoon, who plays for Dijon FCO, and Hwang Hee-chan, who plays for Red Bull Salzburg. The team's players have competed in various international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup, AFC Asian Cup, and Olympic Games, and have played for top clubs like Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and Chelsea.

● Coaches

The team has been led by various coaches, including Guus Hiddink, who guided the team to the 2002 FIFA World Cup semifinals, and Dick Advocaat, who coached the team from 2005 to 2006. Other notable coaches include Hong Myung-bo, who coached the team from 2013 to 2014, and Shin Tae-yong, who coached the team from 2017 to 2018. The team's current coach is Paulo Bento, who has previously coached Portugal and Sporting CP. The team's coaches have worked with various players, including Park Ji-sung, Lee Young-pyo, and Son Heung-min, and have competed in tournaments like the AFC Asian Cup and the East Asian Football Championship.

● Competitions

The team has competed in numerous international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup, AFC Asian Cup, and East Asian Football Championship. The team has also participated in the Olympic Games, where it won the 2012 Olympic Games bronze medal. The team has played against various opponents, including Japan, China, and North Korea, in tournaments like the EAFF E-1 Football Championship and the WAFF Championship. The team has also competed in friendly matches against top teams like Brazil, Argentina, and Spain, and has played in tournaments like the FIFA Confederations Cup and the AFC Champions League.

● Statistics

The team's statistics include a record of 343 wins, 157 draws, and 234 losses in 734 international matches. The team's top scorer is Lee Dong-gook, who has scored 33 goals in 105 appearances. The team's most capped player is Hong Myung-bo, who has made 136 appearances. The team has also kept 134 clean sheets in its history, with Lee Woon-jae being the team's most successful goalkeeper. The team's statistics also include its performance in various tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup, where it has played 34 matches, and the AFC Asian Cup, where it has played 64 matches.

● Honours

The team's honours include winning the AFC Asian Cup in 1956 and 1960, and finishing as runner-up in 1972, 1980, and 1988. The team has also won the East Asian Football Championship in 2003 and 2008, and has finished as runner-up in 2010 and 2015. The team has also won the WAFF Championship in 2002 and 2014, and has finished as runner-up in 2000 and 2008. The team's players have also won individual awards, including the AFC Player of the Year award, which was won by Lee Dong-gook in 2000 and Son Heung-min in 2014. The team has also been awarded the FIFA Fair Play Award in 2002 and 2010. Category:National football teams