Park Chu-young
South Korean Footballer, Arsenal FC Player
Born
July 10th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Korea
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A professional footballer from South Korea, played predominantly as a forward. Started his career with FC Seoul, earning recognition for his scoring ability. Transferred to Ligue 1 club AS Monaco in 2008 and later joined Arsenal in 2011, where he contributed to the team's efforts in the Premier League. Represented South Korea internationally, participating in major tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup and the AFC Asian Cup. Notable for his performances and leadership on the field. Retired from professional football in the late 2010s.
Played for FC Seoul and scored pivotal goals
Scored 24 goals for the South Korean national team
Competed in the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups
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