Huh Jung-moo(Korean:허정무;Hanja:Hứa đinh mậu;born 13 January 1955) is a formerSouth Koreanfootballplayer and manager.

Huh Jung-moo
Huh in 2010
Personal information
Full name Huh Jung-moo
Date of birth (1955-01-13)13 January 1955(age 69)
Place of birth Jindo,Jeonnam,South Korea
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1968–? Mokpo Chungho Middle School
?–1971 Joongdong Middle School
1971–1974 Yongdungpo Technical High School
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1974–1977 Yonsei University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1978–1980 Korea Electric Power
1978–1980ROK Navy(draft)
1980–1983 PSV Eindhoven 77 (11)
1984–1986 Hyundai Horang-i 36 (4)
Total 113 (15)
International career
1973–1974 South Korea U20
1974–1986 South Korea 104 (30)
Managerial career
1991–1992 POSCO Atoms(assistant)
1993–1995 Pohang Atoms
1993–1994 South Korea(assistant)
1995 South Korea(caretaker)
1996–1998 Jeonnam Dragons
1998–2000 South Korea
2001–2004 Yongin Football Center
2004 South Korea(assistant)
2005–2007 Jeonnam Dragons
2008–2010 South Korea
2010–2012 Incheon United
Medal record
Men'sfootball
RepresentingSouth Korea(as player)
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1978 Bangkok Team
Gold medal – first place 1986 Seoul Team
AFC Youth Championship
Bronze medal – third place 1973 Iran Team[1]
Bronze medal – third place 1974 Thailand Team[2]
RepresentingSouth Korea(as manager)
AFC Asian Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2000 Lebanon Team
EAFF Championship
Gold medal – first place 2008 China Team
Silver medal – second place 2010 Japan Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
Huh Jung-moo
Hangul
허정무
Hanja
Hứa đinh mậu
Revised RomanizationHeo Jeong-mu
McCune–ReischauerHŏ Chŏng-mu

Playing career

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Huh was one of the best South Korean college footballers before starting his semi-professional career. He was often compared withKorea University'sCha Bum-kunwhile playing forYonsei University.After his graduation, he joinedKorea Electric Power FC,and simultaneously enlisted inMarine Corpsand Navy FC to do mandatory military service.[3]

When Huh was discharged from the military service, European clubs were interested in Asian players due to Cha Bum-kun's performance in theBundesliga.Motivated by Cha, Huh also wanted to play for a European club,[3]joiningEredivisiesidePSV Eindhovenin August 1980.[4]He mainly played as a defensive midfielder and showed impressive form for three years.Johan Cruyff,who was tired from Huh's active marking, broke Huh's nose with his arm, andWillem van Hanegemshowed a hysteria to Huh with the racist gesture "Slant-eye".

Huh went back to South Korea after the1982–83 season.His wife felt homesick, and he also didn't feel the need to continue his life abroad after hearing the news that aprofessional leaguewas founded in his country.[3][5]Huh joinedHyundai Horang-ias a founding member in 1984, and played for it for three years.

Huh was on theSouth Korea national teamfrom 1974 to 1986, and won two gold medals in theAsian Games.He was also a member of Korean squad in the1986 FIFA World Cup.In a group match againstArgentina,he left a famous photo that he appeared to be kickingDiego Maradonawhose face twisted with pain. Afterwards, he scored a goal againstItaly.

Style of play

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Huh was a versatile player, and could play in multiple positions. He was capable of playing as astriker,winger,attacking midfielder,defensive midfielder,orfull-back.He covered great distance by utilising his competitive spirit and stamina. Because of his tough and energetic playing style, he was nicknamed "Jindogae",the hunter dog breed originated from his hometownJindo Island.He was also adept atman markingand often duelled withJohan CruyffinDe Topper.He didn't have rapid pace, but he could dribble the ball with intelligent movement.[3]

Managerial career

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Huh has previously coached theSouth Korea national football teamtwice before, as well as running thePOSCO Atomsand theJeonnam Dragons.His team won theKorean FA Cupthree times.

His first term as the coach of the national team was temporary. In 1998, he was appointed for the first time as head coach. He picked some nameless young players and gave them important positions instead of established stars, inviting harsh criticism. After failures in the2000 Summer Olympicsand1998 Asian Games,he was replaced byGuus Hiddink.

Since Hiddink's incredible success in the2002 FIFA World Cup,Korea Football Associationbegan hiring foreign managers, includingHumberto Coelho,Jo Bonfrere,Dick Advocaat,andPim Verbeek.They failed to match Hiddink's success. Meanwhile, the criticized "nameless players" picked by Huh became stars.Park Ji-sung,once the most unpopular player while Huh was coach, turned into the most successful player in Asia.Lee Young-pyoandSeol Ki-hyeonalso rose to prominence. The success of Huh's former apprentices and him with Jeonnam Dragons made him revalued as a candidate for head coach. Huh was appointed for the second time in December 2007 after leading candidatesMick McCarthyandGérard Houllierboth rejected the job.

Huh got the team qualified for the2010 FIFA World Cupwithout a loss in thequalification. In November 2009, he won AFC Coach of the Year after leading the national team to 27 consecutive games without a loss. The team advanced to the second round of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Career statistics

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Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[6][7]
Club Season League National cup League cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Korea Electric Power 1978 Semipro League ? ? ? ?
ROK Navy(draft) 1978 Semipro League ? ? ?[a] ? ?[b] ? ? ?
1979 Semipro League ? ? ?[a] ? ?[b] ? ? ?
1980 Semipro League ? ? ?[a] ? ?[b] ? ? ?
Total ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
PSV Eindhoven 1980–81 Eredivisie 28 6 ?[c] ? 4 0 32 6
1981–82 Eredivisie 30 4 ?[c] ? 2 1 32 5
1982–83 Eredivisie 19 1 ?[c] ? 1 0 20 1
Total 77 11 ? ? 7 1 84 12
Hyundai Horang-i 1984 K League 23 3 23 3
1985 K League 5 1 5 1
1986 K League 8 0 3 1 11 1
Total 36 4 3 1 39 5
Career total 113 15 ? ? 3 1 7 1 ? ? 123 17
  1. ^abcAppearance(s) inKorean National Championship
  2. ^abcAppearance(s) inKorean President's Cup
  3. ^abcAppearance(s) inKNVB Cup

International

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  • Appearances and goals by national team and year[8]
    National team Year Apps Goals
    South Korea 1974 5 1
    1975 8 1
    1976 9 1
    1977 24 11
    1978 19 4
    1979 6 5
    1980 8 2
    1984 9 0
    1985 7 4
    1986 9 1
    Career total 104 30
  • Appearances and goals by competition
    Competition Apps Goals
    Friendlies 11 5
    Minor competitions 33 14
    Asian Games 12 1
    AFC Asian Cup qualification 10 2
    AFC Asian Cup 4 0
    Summer Olympicsqualification 12 2
    FIFA World Cup qualification 19 5
    FIFA World Cup 3 1
    Total 104 30
  • Results list South Korea's goal tally first.
    List of international goals scored by Huh Jung-moo
    No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
    1 20 December 1974 Bangkok,Thailand 4 Thailand 3–1 3–1 (a.e.t.) 1974 King's Cup
    2 22 May 1975 Seoul,South Korea 10 Burma 1–0 1–0 1975 Korea Cup
    3 4 November 1976 Tokyo,Japan 20 Japan 1–1 2–1 Japan–South Korea regular match
    4 14 February 1977 Singapore 23 Singapore 3–0 4–0 Friendly
    5 18 February 1977 Manama,Bahrain 24 Bahrain 1–0 4–1 Friendly
    6 4–1
    7 20 February 1977 Manama,Bahrain 25 Bahrain 1–0 1–1 Friendly
    8 17 July 1977 Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia 33 Libya 1–0 4–0 1977 Pestabola Merdeka
    9 3–0
    10 4–0
    11 26 July 1977 Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia 36 Malaysia 1–0 1–1 1977 Pestabola Merdeka
    12 3 September 1977 Seoul,South Korea 40 Thailand 4–0 5–1 1977 Korea Cup
    13 5–0
    14 4 December 1977 Busan,South Korea 46 Hong Kong 2–0 5–2 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification
    15 13 September 1978 Daegu,South Korea 55 Bahrain 1–1 3–1 1978 Korea Cup
    16 12 December 1978 Bangkok,Thailand 57 Kuwait 2–0 2–0 1978 Asian Games
    17 25 December 1978 Manila,Philippines 63 Macau 1–0 4–1 1980 AFC Asian Cup qualification
    18 29 December 1978 Manila,Philippines 65 China 1–0 1–0 1980 AFC Asian Cup qualification
    19 8 September 1979 Seoul,South Korea 68 Sudan 4–0 8–0 1979 Korea Cup
    20 12 September 1979 Daegu,South Korea 69 Sri Lanka 1–0 6–0 1979 Korea Cup
    21 16 September 1979 Incheon,South Korea 71 Bangladesh 1–0 9–0 1979 Korea Cup
    22 5–0
    23 7–0
    24 22 March 1980 Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia 74 Japan 1–0 3–1 1980 Summer Olympics qualification
    25 27 March 1980 Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia 76 Philippines 8–0 8–0 1980 Summer Olympics qualification
    26 6 April 1985 Seoul,South Korea 91 Nepal 1–0 4–0 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification
    27 4–0
    28 30 July 1985 Jakarta,Indonesia 94 Indonesia 3–0 4–1 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification
    29 3 November 1985 Seoul,South Korea 95 Japan 1–0 1–0 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification
    30 10 June 1986 Puebla,Mexico 99 Italy 2–3 2–3 1986 FIFA World Cup

    Honours

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    Player

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    Yonsei University

    ROK Navy

    Hyundai Horang-i

    South Korea U20

    South Korea

    Individual

    Manager

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    POSCO Atoms

    Jeonnam Dragons

    South Korea

    Individual

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