Choe Myong-Ho
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Choe Myong-Ho (born 3 July 1988)[1] is a North Korean footballer currently playing for Russian Premier League club FC Krylya Sovetov Samara as a midfielder.
Born in Pyongyang[2] and a member of his country's U-17 national team, Choe Myong-Ho took part in the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship (scoring three times in four games) and the AFC U-17 Championship 2006,[3] where his side finished runners-up. He was selected as the 2005 AFC Youth Player of the Year.[4]
Before moving to Russia, Choe Myong-Ho had played for the Ministry of Light Industry team in the DPR Korea League of his native country.[3]
Due to his remarkable skills and talent the player has been called the "North Korean Ronaldo" despite not being a striker.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ Цой Мин Хо (Russian). "Крылья Советов" (Самара) - Официальный сайт профессионального футбольного клуба. Retrieved on 2006-10-29.
- ^ Эпштейн, Арнольд. Северные корейцы учат русский, стоят на голове и ждут документы с родины (Russian). Спорт-Экспресс. Retrieved on 2006-10-29.
- ^ a b Interview with Chief Manager and Players of DPRK U-17 (2005). Retrieved on 2006-10-29.
- ^ AFC Player of the Year Awards Al Montashari scoops top Asian award. FIFA.com (2006-12-01). Retrieved on 2006-10-29.
- ^ Прияткина, Мария (2006-08-28). Северокорейский Рональдо в Самаре (Russian). Самарский Футбол. Retrieved on 2006-10-29.
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Preceded by Park Chu-Young |
Asian Young Footballer of the Year 2005 |
Succeeded by Ma Xiaoxu |
