Kim Myong-Won
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Kim Myong-Won is a North Korea
n international
footballer, who plays as a striker for Amrokgang
in the DPR Korea League
. Known for his blazing speed, he's known in North Korea
as The Chariot.
since his first appearance in 2003, and has been called up to their 23-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
. Nevertheless, he was registered as one of the three goalkeepers as all the squads must nominate three eligible keepers for the tournament. Coach Kim Jong-Hun
did this to boost his attacking options, but FIFA revealed that Kim will only be allowed to play as a goalkeeper, and not as an outfield player as had originally been intended. It has also been reported that he actually played as a goalkeeper for his club at least once, showing skills especially in saving penalties.
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...
n international
Korea DPR national football team
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea national football team represents the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in international association football and is controlled by the DPR Korea Football Association, the governing body for football in North Korea.North Korea surprised with a...
footballer, who plays as a striker for Amrokgang
Amrokgang Sports Group
Amrokgang Sports Club is a football club that has been known to play in the DPR Korea League. This club belongs to the Ministry of People's Security. Not much is known about this team other than they won various championship in the 1960s and were confirmed to have won the 2006 season...
in the DPR Korea League
DPR Korea League
Highest Class Football League is the football league-system championship in North Korea. The competition was founded in 2010....
. Known for his blazing speed, he's known in North Korea
North Korea
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea , , is a country in East Asia, occupying the northern half of the Korean Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Pyongyang. The Korean Demilitarized Zone serves as the buffer zone between North Korea and South Korea...
as The Chariot.
International career
Kim has played on nine occasions for the North Korean national teamKorea DPR national football team
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea national football team represents the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in international association football and is controlled by the DPR Korea Football Association, the governing body for football in North Korea.North Korea surprised with a...
since his first appearance in 2003, and has been called up to their 23-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
. Nevertheless, he was registered as one of the three goalkeepers as all the squads must nominate three eligible keepers for the tournament. Coach Kim Jong-Hun
Kim Jong-Hun
Kim Jong-Hun is a retired North Korean football player and was the head coach of the Korea DPR national football team.- Biography :As a player, Kim has spent his career at 4.25 Sports Team...
did this to boost his attacking options, but FIFA revealed that Kim will only be allowed to play as a goalkeeper, and not as an outfield player as had originally been intended. It has also been reported that he actually played as a goalkeeper for his club at least once, showing skills especially in saving penalties.