Hwangbo Kwan facts for kids
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| Full name | Hwangbo Kwan | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 1 March 1965 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Daegu, South Korea | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Attacking midfielder | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1988–1995 | Yukong Elephants | 171 | (44) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1996–1997 | Oita Trinity | 54 | (27) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 225 | (71) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1987 | South Korea B | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1988–1993 | South Korea | 37 | (10) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2004 | Oita Trinita (assistant) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005 | Oita Trinita | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | Oita Trinita | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 | FC Seoul | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Hwangbo Kwan | |
| Hangul |
황보 관
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| Hanja |
皇甫 官
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| Revised Romanization | Hwangbo Gwan |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hwangbo Kwan |
Hwangbo Kwan (Korean: 황보관) is a famous South Korean football player and manager. He was born on March 1, 1965. He is well-known for his powerful long-range shots. One of his most memorable goals was against Spain in the 1990 FIFA World Cup.
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A Star Player
Hwangbo Kwan played as an attacking midfielder. This means he helped both defend and score goals. He was known for his strong and accurate shots from far away. Fans often called his powerful shots "cannon shots."
He started his professional career in 1988. He played for the Yukong Elephants team. He stayed with them until 1995. During this time, he played in 171 games. He scored 44 goals for the team.
After that, he moved to Japan. He played for Oita Trinity from 1996 to 1997. There, he played 54 games and scored 27 goals. In total, he played 225 club games and scored 71 goals.
Playing for South Korea
Hwangbo Kwan also played for the South Korean national team. He joined the team in 1988. He played 37 international games for his country. He scored 10 goals for the national team.
One of his most famous moments was in the 1990 FIFA World Cup. He scored a fantastic goal against Spain. This goal showed off his amazing long-range shooting skills.
Life as a Manager
After he stopped playing, Hwangbo Kwan became a football manager. A manager is like a coach who leads the team. He worked for Oita Trinita in Japan. He was an assistant manager there in 2004.
Later, he became the main manager for Oita Trinita. He managed the team in 2005 and again in 2010. He also managed FC Seoul in South Korea in 2011.
Awards and Trophies
Hwangbo Kwan won many awards during his career. Both as a player and with his teams.
Team Achievements
- Yukong Elephants
- K League 1: 1989 (They won the top league in South Korea)
- Korean League Cup: 1994 (They won a special cup competition)
- South Korea National Team
- AFC Asian Cup runner-up: 1988 (They finished second in a big Asian tournament)
- Asian Games bronze medal: 1990 (They won third place at the Asian Games)
- Dynasty Cup: 1990 (They won this regional tournament)
Individual Awards
- K League Rookie of the Year: 1988 (He was named the best new player)
- K League 1 Best XI: 1988, 1994 (He was chosen as one of the best 11 players in the league twice)
- K League All-Star: 1991, 1992, 1995 (He was picked to play in the All-Star games)
- K League '90s All-Star Team: 2003 (He was recognized as one of the best players from the 1990s)
See also
In Spanish: Hwangbo Kwan para niños
