Cha Bum-kun
South Korean football player and manager
Born
May 22nd, 1953
71 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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