Chu Yung-kwang

Chu Yung-kwang (Hangul: 주영광; 1 December 1920 [2] – 28 September 1982) was a South Korean football midfielder who played for the South Korea in the 1954 FIFA World Cup.[3] During this tournament he was captain of South Korea national football team. He also played for Seoul Football Club.

Chu Yung-kwang
Chu Young Kwang, captain South Korea NT in the 1954 World Cup match vs Hungary
Personal information
Date of birth 1920[1]
Place of birth Pyongyang,[1] Japanese Korea
Date of death (1982-09-28)28 September 1982 (aged 62)[1]
Place of death Seoul, South Korea
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Seoul Football Club
International career
South Korea
Honours
Representing  South Korea
Men's football
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 1954 Manila Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
Chu Yung-kwang
Hangul
주영광
Hanja
朱榮光
Revised RomanizationJu Yeonggwang
McCune–ReischauerChu Yŏnggwang
In this Korean name, the family name is Joo.

Honours

South Korea

References
  1. 축구인 주영광씨 별세. Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Naver. 29 September 1982.
  2. www.kfa.or.kr/archive/player_record
  3. 1954 FIFA World Cup Switzerland
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