Cha Bum-Kun

Soccer Player

Birthday May 22, 1953

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Hwaseong, South Korea

Age 71 years old

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About

South Korean-born striker who became a star in the German leagues and a top scorer on the South Korean national team.

Before Fame

He began his professional career with Seoul Trust Bank FC in 1976.

Trivia

He was voted Asia's Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics.

Family Life

His son, Cha Du-ri, also became a professional soccer player.

Associated With

He and Oliver Neuville both played for Bayer Leverkrusen.