Choe Myong-ho
Choe Myong-Ho (born 3 July 1988)[1] is a North Korean footballer currently playing for Russian Premier League club FC Krylya Sovetov Samara as a midfielder.
Born in Pyongyang[2] and a member of his country's U-17 national team, Choe Myong-Ho took part in the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship (scoring three times in four games) and the AFC U-17 Championship 2006,[3] where his side finished runners-up. He was selected as the 2005 AFC Youth Player of the Year.[4]
Before moving to Russia, Choe Myong-Ho had played for the Ministry of Light Industry team in the DPR Korea League of his native country.[3]
Due to his remarkable skills and talent the player has been called the "North Korean Ronaldo" despite not being a striker.[5]
References
- ^ "Цой Мин Хо" (in Russian). "Крылья Советов" (Самара) - Официальный сайт профессионального футбольного клуба. Retrieved 2006-10-29.
- ^ Эпштейн, Арнольд. "Северные корейцы учат русский, стоят на голове и ждут документы с родины" (in Russian). Спорт-Экспресс. Retrieved 2006-10-29.
- ^ a b "Interview with Chief Manager and Players of DPRK U-17". 2005. Retrieved 2006-10-29.
- ^ "AFC Player of the Year Awards Al Montashari scoops top Asian award". FIFA.com. 2006-12-01. Retrieved 2006-10-29.
- ^ Прияткина, Мария (2006-08-28). "Северокорейский Рональдо в Самаре" (in Russian). Самарский Футбол. Retrieved 2006-10-29.
