Ri Kwang-Chon (born 4 September 1985) is a North Korean international football player. He currently plays for Muangthong United in Thailand.
He played an integral part of the North Korea team that qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Club career
Ri Kwang-Chon played for Amrokgang in the DPR Korea League. He helped them to win the League title in 2002 and was one of the longest serving players of the team. In 2012, Ri Kwang Chon was chosen to join Chinese side Tianjin Teda but had problems with the work permit. Although not joining a Chinese team, Ri Kwang-Chon eventually joined Muangthong United F.C. in Thailand.[1]
International career
Cha has been a part of the National team since 2001, and has won 58 caps, scoring 1 goal. He is also part of the Korean defence that qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.[2]
He is current captain of DPR Korea national football team.
Honours
DPR Korea
April 25
Muangthong United
References
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Ri, Kwang-Chon |
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North Korean footballer |
| Date of birth |
1985-09-04 |
| Place of birth |
Nampho, North Korea |
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