Ri Kwang-chon (born 4 September 1985) is a former North Korean footballer who played as a centre-back.
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Ri in 2013. | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1985-09-04) September 4, 1985 (age 37) | ||
Place of birth | Nampo, North Korea | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2005–2011 | April 25 | ||
2012–2014 | Muangthong United | 49 | (5) |
2014 | April 25 | ||
2015 | Pattaya United | 14 | (2) |
National team‡ | |||
2001–2012 | North Korea | 69 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 11, 2012 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of March 19, 2012 |
Ri Kwang-chon | |
Chosŏn'gŭl | 리광천 |
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Hancha | 李光川 |
Revised Romanization | Ri Gwang-cheon |
McCune–Reischauer | Ri Kwang-ch'ǒn |
Ri played for April 25 at the DPR Korea League. He helped them win the league in 2002 and was one of the longest-serving players of the team. In 2012, Ri had a chance to join Chinese side Tianjin Teda but had problems obtaining a work permit. He eventually joined Muangthong United in Thailand.[1] After his release from Muangthong, Ri returned to April 25 in 2014, but came back to Thailand a year later to join Pattaya United, retiring that same year. His whereabouts are unknown after his retirement.
Ri played for the North Korean national team between 2001 and 2012. He represented the country at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2011 AFC Asian Cup.[2]
April 25
Muangthong United
North Korea squad – 2010 FIFA World Cup | ||
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North Korean Footballer of the Year | |
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