33·Legends

Choi Soon-ho vs Yoo Sang-chul

South Korea against South Korea. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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Choi Soon-ho

South Korea · 1980s · ST

Almanac rating
84
Rank in South Korea
#9 of 33
Caps
97 · 30 goals
Clubs
FC Pohang Steelers, FC Seoul, Rodez AF

Italy were defending the World Cup when he struck from outside the box in the 62nd minute at Puebla on 10 June 1986, and he set up Huh Jung-moo's late goal in the 3-2 defeat that followed. Six years earlier he had been the AFC Asian Cup's youngest ever top scorer at 18, and he went on to Asian Games gold in 1986, K League titles with POSCO and Lucky-Goldstar, and 30 goals in more than 90 caps. Career record: 97 caps and 30 goals for South Korea; club career at FC Pohang Steelers, FC Seoul, Rodez AF.

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Yoo Sang-chul

South Korea · 1998–2002 · CDM

Almanac rating
85
Rank in South Korea
#7 of 33
Caps
124 · 18 goals
Clubs
Ulsan HD, Yokohama F. Marinos, Kashiwa Reysol

Already eliminated and a goal down to Belgium at France 98, he lashed in the 72nd-minute equaliser that salvaged a 1-1 draw, then four years later scored South Korea's second in the Poland win that opened 2002. FIFA named him in the 2002 World Cup All-Star team after that run to the semi-finals, and he finished with 18 goals in 124 caps, a K League scoring title in 1998 and a place in the Best XI. Career record: 124 caps and 18 goals for South Korea; club career at Ulsan HD, Yokohama F. Marinos, Kashiwa Reysol.

The verdict

The almanac puts Yoo Sang-chul ahead by 1 rating point, 85 against 84.

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