Chung Nam-sik facts for kids
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| Full name | Chung Nam-sik | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 16 February 1917 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Gimje, Zenrahoku-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan | |||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 5 April 2005 (aged 88) | |||||||||||||||
| Place of death | South Korea | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Striker | |||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| Bosung College | ||||||||||||||||
| Joseon Industries FC | ||||||||||||||||
| Joseon Textile FC | ||||||||||||||||
| Defense Security Command (army) | ||||||||||||||||
| National team | ||||||||||||||||
| 1946–1954 | South Korea | |||||||||||||||
| Teams managed | ||||||||||||||||
| 1959 | South Korea (coach) | |||||||||||||||
| 1965–1966 | South Korea | |||||||||||||||
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Chung Nam-sik (Hangul: 정남식; Hanja: 鄭南湜) was a famous Korean football player and manager. He was born on February 16, 1917, and passed away on April 5, 2005. He was known for playing as a striker for the South Korea national team.
Chung Nam-sik played for his country during the 1940s and 1950s. This included a special appearance at the 1948 Summer Olympics. He also helped his team win a silver medal at the 1954 Asian Games.
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Chung Nam-sik's Football Journey
Chung Nam-sik started his football career playing for different teams. He played for Bosung College, which is now Korea University. Later, he joined teams like Joseon Industries FC and Joseon Textile FC.
He also played for the Defense Security Command, which was an army team. These experiences helped him become a strong and skilled player. A striker's main job is to score goals for their team.
Playing for the National Team
Chung Nam-sik was a key player for the South Korea national team. He represented his country from 1946 to 1954. Playing for the national team is a huge honor for any athlete.
He showed his skills on the international stage. He played in the 1948 Summer Olympics, which is a major global sports event. He also competed in the Asian Games, where countries from Asia compete.
At the 1954 Asian Games in Manila, his team won a silver medal. This was a big achievement for South Korean football.
His Role as a Manager
After his playing career, Chung Nam-sik became a football manager. A manager guides the team and makes important decisions. He coached the South Korea national team in 1959.
He returned to manage the team again from 1965 to 1966. His experience as a player helped him lead the team.
What He Achieved
Chung Nam-sik had several important achievements in his football career.
As a Player
- 1954 Asian Games: Silver Medal (Team)
As a Manager
South Korea
- Merdeka Tournament: 1965
