Ri Han-jae facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ri Han-Jae | ||
| Date of birth | 27 June 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Kurashiki, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1998–2000 | Hiroshima Korean High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2009 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 151 | (7) |
| 2010 | Consadole Sapporo | 2 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | FC Gifu | 53 | (1) |
| 2014–2020 | FC Machida Zelvia | 143 | (7) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2004–2005 | North Korea | 7 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 November 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 July 2010 |
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| Korean name | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl |
리한재
|
|---|---|
| Hancha |
李漢宰
|
| Revised Romanization | Ri Han-jae |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ri Han-jae |
Ri Han-Jae (born June 27, 1982) is a former professional footballer. He was born in Kurashiki, Japan. Ri Han-Jae mostly played as a midfielder. He also played for the North Korea national team.
He played for North Korea in the qualifying games for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Playing Positions
Ri Han-Jae was a very flexible player. His main role on the field was as a defensive midfielder. This means he helped protect his team's goal.
He could also play on the right side of the field. This included playing as a right wing, right midfielder, or sometimes even right back. Earlier in his career, he played as a central attacking midfielder. When he joined FC Gifu, he changed his main position to defensive midfielder.
Club Career Highlights
Ri Han-Jae played for several football clubs in Japan. He started his professional career in 2001.
He spent many years with Sanfrecce Hiroshima, from 2001 to 2009. During this time, he played over 150 games for the club. After that, he played for Consadole Sapporo and FC Gifu.
From 2014 to 2020, Ri Han-Jae played for FC Machida Zelvia. He played 143 games for them and scored 7 goals. He finished his playing career at this club.
International Goals
Ri Han-Jae played for the North Korea national team. He scored one goal for his country.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 13 October 2004 | Pyongyang, North Korea |  Yemen |
1–0 | 2–1 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification |
See also
In Spanish: Ri Han-jae para niños
