Ko Jong-soo facts for kids
Ko in 2018
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 30 October 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | Yeosu, Jeonnam, South Korea | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1993–1995 | Kumho High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–2004 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 96 | (21) |
| 2003 | → Kyoto Purple Sanga (loan) | 13 | (1) |
| 2005 | Jeonnam Dragons | 11 | (1) |
| 2007–2008 | Daejeon Citizen | 24 | (1) |
| Total | 144 | (24) | |
| International career | |||
| 1996–2000 | South Korea U23 | 10 | (0) |
| 1997–2001 | South Korea | 38 | (6) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2018–2019 | Daejeon Citizen | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
| Ko Jong-soo | |
| Hangul |
고종수
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| Hanja |
高宗秀
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| Revised Romanization | Go Jongsu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ko Chongsu |
Ko Jong-soo (Hangul: 고종수, born on October 30, 1978) is a famous South Korean football coach and former player. He was known for his amazing skills as a midfielder.
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Early Life and Young Talent
Ko Jong-soo was born in Yeosu, South Korea. He went to Yeosu West Elementary School, Yeosu Gubong Middle School, and Kumho High School.
A Star in High School
While playing football for Kumho High School, Ko was a true leader. He helped his team win the Baeklokgi Football Tournament. This was one of the biggest high school football competitions in South Korea. People even called him the "Enfant terrible," which means a super talented young person who is a bit rebellious. His skills caught the eye of professional clubs very early on. He joined Suwon Samsung Bluewings right before he finished high school.
Playing Career Highlights
Ko Jong-soo joined Suwon Samsung Bluewings in December 1995. He was one of the first players for the team. He quickly became known for his incredible dribbling, passing, and powerful shots. These skills helped Suwon become one of the best teams.
Winning Many Titles
During his time with Suwon, the team won 13 major titles! This included two Asian Club Championships and two K League titles. In 1998, he was even named the K League Most Valuable Player. This award showed how important he was to his team's first-ever league championship.
The "Ko Jong-soo Zones"
Ko was also famous for his amazing free kicks. In South Korea, the areas just outside the penalty box were even called "Ko Jong-soo Zones." This was because he was so good at scoring from there. He once scored a memorable free kick against the famous goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert. This happened in a special FIFA all-star game before the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
A Challenging Injury
Many people thought Ko would play for the national team in the 2002 World Cup. This World Cup was special because it was hosted by South Korea. However, he got a serious knee injury in 2001. He couldn't fully recover in time for the World Cup. This injury also made it hard for him to play at his best later in his career.
Coaching Career
After his playing days, Ko Jong-soo became a coach. He coached for Suwon Samsung Bluewings from 2011 to 2017. In November 2017, he became the manager for Daejeon Citizen. He coached the team until 2019.
Player Honours
Ko Jong-soo won many awards and titles during his playing career.
Team Achievements
Suwon Samsung Bluewings
- K League 1: 1998, 1999, 2004
- Korean FA Cup: 2002
- Korean League Cup: 1999, 1999+, 2000, 2001
- Korean Super Cup: 1999, 2000
- Asian Club Championship: 2000–01, 2001–02
- Asian Super Cup: 2001, 2002
Individual Awards
Individual
- Korean League Cup top assist provider: 1997
- K League All-Star: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005
- K League 1 Most Valuable Player: 1998
- K League 1 Best XI: 1998, 1999
- Korean League Cup top goalscorer: 2000
- AFC Goal of the Month: February 2001
- AFC Player of the Month: March 2001
Manager Honours
Individual
- K League Manager of the Month: August 2018, September 2018
See also
In Spanish: Ko Jong-soo para niños
