Cha Bum-kun

South Korean football player and manager

Cha Bum-kun - South Korean football player and manager
Born

May 22nd, 1953
72 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

South Korea

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A prominent footballer and manager, made significant contributions to South Korean football. Played as a forward and gained recognition during the 1970s and 1980s, particularly in the German Bundesliga. Achievements include successful stints with clubs such as Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen. Also served as manager for several teams, including the South Korean national team during important qualifiers and tournaments.

Won the German Bundesliga title with Eintracht Frankfurt

Scored over 100 goals in the Bundesliga

Managed the South Korean national team

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