My role model, Ji Sung Park. - Part. 1 -

Have you heard about the person who have two hearts?? He is Korean. His name is Ji-Sung Park. He is a famous soccer player in the world. He doesn't really have two hearts. Because he is very energetic all the game, he got the nickname. He was born in 1981. He has talents of soccer since he was young. He got a Cha Bum Kun soccer award that Cha Bum Kun soccer center give young players with exceptional talent. But he has a disadvantage. He is short and small. So, Most universities team didn't scout him. He entered the Myongji university with difficulty. One day, Myongji university team matched the Olympic team. At the game, he gave the manager named Huh Jung-Moo good impression. So, The manager selected him the member of Olympic team. He played a very active in the team. And, He was scouted by Kyoto Purple Sanga in J league. He gave the help that the team elevated to the first division league and won the FA Cup. So, the Japan Football Association selected him the best eleven in league. In 2002, he was selected for the member of National team. The national team had a friendly match with European countries. At the game, he made 2 points. Because of his excellent activities, he was chosen for the starting line up during the 2002 World Cup. He played a essential role in the advance semi-finals of the World Cup. After the 2002 World Cup, Guus Hiddink who led the Korean national team in 2002 scouted him PSV Eindhoven in Eredivisie league. During 2002-03 season, He experienced a slump. The home fans booed and jeered at him. So, Hiddink only appointed him in away match. Thanks to Hiddink 's consideration, He recovered his pace. In 2004-05 season, his team won the league and advanced semi-finals of the UEFA Champions league. He scored the first goal against Italian team Milan in the Champions League semi-finals. The home fans who booed and jeered at him complimented him. Even, the fan made a song named 'Song for Park'. Because of his remarkable activities, The magazine named 'Time' selected him 'Asia's Heroes'. Until now, thank you for your concern. Next post, I will tell you the rest of his career. Also, you can know the mean of the title.

The best of best in Korea soccer history

Nowadays, Korean soccer player's advancing abroad is expanding quickly. Korean rank in Olympic and World Cup was good. So our prestige is better than before. But, There is A korean soccer player who elevated Korean prestige in the past. His name is Cha Bum-Kun. He was born in 1953. He stepped on elite courses. He became a member of the teen national team in 1971. And He also became a member of the national team in 1972. He was the Korea's youngest national soccer player. In his career of national team, He gave Korean the memory that didn't forget. In 1976, The Presidential Cup was held. Korea was matched with Indonesia. The score was 1 : 4 , leaving 7 minutes. The score was disappointing Korean people. But, Miracle happened. He made three scores during 7 minutes. Finally, Korea defeated Indonesia. SV Darmstadt 98 in Bundesliga which wants him made a provisional contract with him. But, he should be forced to go to the military. So the contract was broken. After his military lives, he was scouted by the team named Eintracht Frankfurt in Bundesliga in 1979. He became a first soccer player in Korea which advance Europe team. After his debut match, The magazine named KICKER which is the best soccer magazine in Germany selected him weekly best eleven. He made many score in early season. So his nickname was Tscha Bum in Germany because of his name and his thunderous ball striking ability. (bum means the sound occurred during an explosion.) In 1980, His team won the UEFA Cup. And, He selected MVP in the game. In the same year, he selected the world's best eleven. So, he participated first All star game as Korean. Because of his abilites, interesting event happened. Germany propelled nationalizing him as a German. But, the project failed. In 1983, he transferred other team named Bayer 04 Leverkusen in bundesliga which was the bottom in league. In the next season, his team ranked 7th. It was interesting!!!. Also, he selected the MVP of bundesliga in 85-86 season. In 1988, his team won the UEFA Cup. In his bundesliga career, he scored 98 goals during 308 games. This record was the most scores in league as a foreigner. After his retirement, he did many things. He was a manager of soccer team and sports commentator. Also, he operate the soccer Academy. His academy's motor is to go side by side with soccer and study, do not excessive training and do league match, not tournament. Cha is a hero of many famous soccer player in the world.

THE BEST SOCCER PLAYER IN MY HEART

Whenever we think about the famous sports in the world, we don't forget about the soccer. One of the reasons that the soccer can be the famous sports is the being of star players.

Of course , Pele, Diego Maradona, Cha Beom Geun, and so on was star player in the past, people regard them as legend.

Nowadays, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo are the typical star player. Their abilities make the world fan crazy. Of course, I'm big fan of them, too. But the best star player in my heart is Ronaldinho. After I saw his freestyle soccer, I was fascinated. He is thirty two years old. His position is Center Attack Midfielder. First, his career and award list show his abilities. He got a FIFA player of the year in 2004 and 2005 and a Ballon d'Or which means European footballer of the year in 2005. And He led the team Barcelona. At that time, Barcelona won the spain league and UEFA Champions league in 2005. In his glory days, He was good at dribbling, shooting, free kick, running. His play equaled to exquisite skill, so his nickname is alien.

I tell you his episode in his glory days. In 2005-06 season, Barcelona which Ronaldinho led matched against Real Madrid. This derby's name is El Clasico. In El Clasico, Ronaldinho had a very lively time on this game as well. To his surprise, He got a standing ovation from Real Madrid fan.

Of course. his glory days were very short, but the very short time was intensive. If his glory days were ten years, he would be the best player in the world forever.

Nowadays, I heard about his revival news. My enthusiasm revive again. Could we see Ronaldinho's gorgeous play again in 2014 Brazil World cup? I can't wait the time.