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Cha Bum-kun (Korean: 차범근; Korean pronunciation: [tɕʰɐbʌmɡɯn] or ; 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.
Youngest player of all time to reach 100 national team caps (24 years and 35 days/65 days). He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Asian footballers of all time. Foreign top scorer of German 1. Bundesliga until 1999. Nicknamed Tscha Bum or Cha Boom in Germany.
- Korea, South
- Hwaseong, Gyeonggi
Few Asian players have influenced the game more than Cha Bum-Kun. He was one of the first Asian players to make an impact in Europe and remains widely regar...
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Aug 7, 2017 · The record Asian goalscorer in Bundesliga history, Bum-Kun Cha's 308 appearances and almost 100 goals have cemented him as one of not just Asia's but the Bundesliga's all-time greats.
Jul 18, 2023 · A pioneer for South Korean players in Europe, Cha represented Darmstadt, Eintracht Frankfurt and Leverkusen between 1979 and 1989. Cha’s spell at Darmstadt was interrupted by military service,...