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Cha Bum-kun 차범근

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Cha Bum-kun (Korean: 차범근; Korean pronunciation: [tɕʰɐbʌmɡɯn] or [tɕʰɐ] [pʌmɡɯn]; born 22 May 1953) is a South Korean former football manager and player. A forward, he was nicknamed Tscha Bum or "Cha Boom" in Germany because of his name and thunderous ball striking ability. Known for his explosive pace and finishing, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest Asian footballers of all time. In 1972, Cha was capped for the South Korea national team as the youngest player of the time at the age of 18.

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Cha Bum-kun (차범근) — verified Korean entity. Agency: Eintracht Frankfurt.

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• Sport: association football
• Represents: South Korea
• Awards: Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
• Birth Date: 22 May 1953
• Nationality: South Korean
• Position: forward
• Profession: football manager and player
• Bundesliga Debut: 1978년

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