How many caps did Hong Myung-bo win for South Korea?

Hong Myung-bo won 136 caps for South Korea, scoring 10 goals.

Which clubs did Hong Myung-bo play for?

Gimcheon Sangmu (1991–1991), FC Pohang Steelers (1992–1997), Shonan Bellmare (1997–1998), Kashiwa Reysol (1999–2001), FC Pohang Steelers (2002–2002), LA Galaxy (2003–2004).

Where does Hong Myung-bo rank among South Korea's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Hong Myung-bo #4 of South Korea's 33 greatest players of all time.

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04 / South Korea · 1990–2002

Hong Myung-bo

Caps · South Korea

136

Goals · South Korea

Life

1969

Clubs

FC Pohang Steelers, Shonan Bellmare, Kashiwa Reysol

Editorial rank of 33 for South Korea

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

In Gwangju on 22 June 2002 he walked up to take South Korea's fifth penalty against Spain and buried it, sending the hosts into a World Cup semi-final. Career record: 136 caps and 10 goals for South Korea; club career at FC Pohang Steelers, Shonan Bellmare, Kashiwa Reysol.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q313940

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Career record

1991–1991	Gimcheon Sangmu
1992–1997	FC Pohang Steelers
1997–1998	Shonan Bellmare
1999–2001	Kashiwa Reysol
2002–2002	FC Pohang Steelers
2003–2004	LA Galaxy
South Korea	136 caps, 10 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · South Korea checked 4 October 2026
Goals · South Korea checked 4 October 2026

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Around Myung-bo in the almanac

One rank above: Park Ji-sung at #3.

One rank below: Kim Min-jae at #5.

South Korea's editorial top five: Son Heung-min · Cha Bum-kun · Park Ji-sung · Hong Myung-bo · Kim Min-jae.

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