Chu Yung-kwang (Korean주영광; 1 December 1920 [2] – 28 September 1982) was a South Korean football midfielder who played for the South Korea in the 1954 FIFA World Cup.[3] During this tournament he was captain of South Korea national football team. He also played for Seoul Football Club.

Chu Yung-kwang
Personal information
Date of birth 1920[1]
Place of birth Pyongyang,[1] Korea, Empire of Japan
Date of death (1982-09-28)28 September 1982 (aged 62)[1]
Place of death Seoul, South Korea
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Seoul Football Club
International career
South Korea
Medal record
Representing  South Korea
Men's football
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 1954 Manila Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
Chu Yung-kwang
Hangul
주영광
Hanja
朱榮光
Revised RomanizationJu Yeonggwang
McCune–ReischauerChu Yŏnggwang

Honours

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South Korea

References

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  1. ^ a b c 축구인 주영광씨 별세. Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Naver. 29 September 1982.
  2. ^ www.kfa.or.kr/archive/player_record
  3. ^ 1954 FIFA World Cup Switzerland
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