Ahn Jung-hwan
South Korean footballer, 2002 World Cup star
Born
January 27th, 1976
49 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Korea
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Born in 1976, played as a forward in football, primarily representing South Korea. Achieved international recognition during the 2002 FIFA World Cup, scoring a crucial goal against Italy in the round of 16, which led South Korea to their first-ever appearance in the semi-finals. Had a successful club career, playing for various teams including Perugia in Italy, where his performances garnered attention. Contributed to the national team for over a decade, participating in multiple international tournaments.
Scored the winning goal against Italy in 2002 World Cup
Played for Perugia in Serie A
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