Hong Myung-bo

South Korea · Centre-back (Defensive midfielder, Central midfielder) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1990-2002

Composed libero who led the defence and sprayed accurate long passes

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80.2OVR#166 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“He wasn't a very fast player, but he defended so intelligently that he covered his weakness. Especially from the libero position at the very back, his long passes sprayed out to the flanks and his kicking were superb.”
— Lee Sang-yoon, South Korea teammate at the 1998 World Cup, TV pundit · 2026 · source

Category averages

  • Speed63.0
  • Shooting66.9
  • Passing79.6
  • Ball Control76.0
  • Movement68.2
  • Football IQ85.0
  • Defending Skill87.3
  • Physical74.7
  • Mental89.8
  • Career81.4

Top 10 attributes

  1. Leadership94
  2. Defensive Positioning90
  3. Interceptions90
  4. Concentration90
  5. Determination90
  6. Tactical Discipline90
  7. Consistency90
  8. Longevity90
  9. Anticipation89
  10. Long Passing88

All 64 attributes

Speed 63.0

  • Top Speed72
  • Acceleration72
  • Dribbling Speed52
  • Top Speed with Ball67
  • Knock-on & Run53
  • Change of Pace62

Shooting 66.9

  • Finishing60
  • Shot Power80
  • Long Shots78
  • Volleys60
  • Curve72
  • Penalties82
  • Heading80
  • Direct Free Kicks72
  • Shooting Creativity40
  • Acrobatics45

Passing 79.6

  • Short Passing85
  • Long Passing88
  • Through Balls82
  • Crossing70
  • Link-up Play80
  • Vision82
  • Set-Piece Delivery70

Ball Control 76.0

  • Dribbling72
  • Possession84
  • First Touch84
  • Skills & Tricks58
  • Weak Foot72
  • Press Resistance86

Movement 68.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement66
  • Runs in Behind48
  • Attacking Positioning60
  • Anticipation89
  • Recovery Runs78

Football IQ 85.0

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management88
  • Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 87.3

  • Defensive Positioning90
  • Marking87
  • Interceptions90
  • Standing Tackle87
  • Sliding Tackle84
  • Offside Trap86

Physical 74.7

  • Strength78
  • Stamina79
  • Agility72
  • Balance80
  • Recovery80
  • Reactions76
  • Hold-up Play55
  • Aerial Duels80
  • Aggression72

Mental 89.8

  • Big-Game Temperament87
  • Leadership94
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration90
  • Determination90
  • Tactical Discipline90

Career 81.4

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity90
  • Achievements59
  • Durability86
  • Loyalty82

Profile

Born
12 February 1969
Height
181 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1992–2004
Prime
1990-2002

Club career

  • 1992–1997 Pohang Steelers
  • 1997–1998 Bellmare Hiratsuka
  • 1999–2001 Kashiwa Reysol
  • 2002–2002 Pohang Steelers
  • 2003–2004 LA Galaxy

Honours

League title · K League 1 Pohang Steelers 1

1992

AFC Champions League 1

1996–97

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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