Best Korean Player in Europe 2011-2012

Discussion in 'Korean Players Abroad' started by Devodians, May 6, 2012.

  1. Devodians

    Devodians Member

    May 5, 2012
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    As the football season draws to a close, I want to ask you guys: who do you think has been the best Korean performer in Europe this year? You can choose your answer based on performance, improvement, recognition, statistics, results, silverware, etc.
     
  2. Chingoo

    Chingoo Member+

    Feb 10, 2010
  3. Devodians

    Devodians Member

    May 5, 2012
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Personally, I think it's between Ki Sung Yueng and Koo Ja Cheol.

    I know that KSY's form has tapered off somewhat in the latter part of Celtic's season, but during the first half he was fantastic. His vision and passing has proved to be a real asset to Celtic's title win, and his deliveries from set pieces have caused all sorts trouble. His shooting has also really improved, and scored a few screamers throughout the season. My favorite was against Motherwell in September (or was it August). A teammate passes him the ball from about 20 yards, and he strikes it first time with the outside of his foot. The ball curls from left to right, away from the GK, and into the bottom corner of the goal. This guy will be quality wherever he is next season.

    KJC started the season quietly at Wolfsburg, mostly because rarely got much playing time. Everything changed when he went on loan to Augsburg, where he was able to play regularly. His dribbling, passing, and shooting has since markedly improved. Most importantly, he looked confident whenever he bombed foreward with the ball. He recorded (please correct me if I'm wrong) 5 goals and 2 assists in 15 appearances; in terms of goals to game ratio, he is Augsburg's top scorer this season...and he's a midfielder. I still remember his goal against Mainz: a flick on (I think it was by Molders) controlled with one touch, and then struck so cleanly on the volley. The ball flew into the top corner while the GK just stood there, amazed. Along with KSY's goal against Motherwell in the Scottish Cup Final last year, that has got to be the most beautiful goal I've seen scored by a Korean player in Europe in a long while. He helped revive a struggling Augsburg team and pull themselves out of relegation. I hear that there's interest in KJC from other Bundesliga teams, but apparently he will first head back to Wolfsburg to discuss his future with them. Whatever happens to him in the summer, I hope he can still play regularly next season, for I believe he can be our next big name player.
     
  4. moomoomoo

    moomoomoo Member

    Apr 2, 2012
    Club:
    Busan I Park
    Nat'l Team:
    Korea Republic
    1. KJC (need explanation? :)?)
    2. PJH (full season + UCL)
    3. KSY (could have been a fabulous season but faded away)
     
  5. nmssis

    nmssis Member+

    May 21, 2011
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    1 KJC
    2 SHJ KSY
    3 PJH
     
  6. Hyok

    Hyok Member+

    Sep 4, 2002
    California
    I dunno. It was not a banner year for Koreans in Europe. All the comments have their points, if you *have* to award it to someone. I feel like saying, "nobody."
     
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  7. fiercejoy

    fiercejoy Member

    Jul 1, 2010
    :(

    it could have been, probably should have been, ksy.
     
  8. Corea10

    Corea10 Member

    Jun 17, 2010
    Nat'l Team:
    Korea Republic
    Yep, this pretty much sums up what I think as well. It has been a thoroughly underwhelming year for KPAs and the KNT...
     
  9. jsk14

    jsk14 Member+

    Mar 2, 2010
    Club:
    FC Girondins de Bordeaux
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    well obviously the loss of watching LCY tear up the EPL put a huge damper on our players aboad long with the PJY saga. PJS getting shafted for shit players like ashley young half the season.

    imma say Kim Bo-Kyung.
     
  10. Devodians

    Devodians Member

    May 5, 2012
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Never mind what I've said before, KJC is the clear winner imo. Video link courtesy of Jitevra.
     
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  11. jinseokyang

    jinseokyang Member+

    Feb 28, 2011
    Nat'l Team:
    Korea Republic
    1. Koo Ja Cheol
    2. Kim Bo Kyung
    3/4. Ki Sung Yueng and Park Joo Ho
     
  12. Jitevra

    Jitevra Member+

    Apr 15, 2010
    Club:
    Ulsan Horang I
    Nat'l Team:
    Korea Republic
    k-pop
     
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  13. wetcrispy

    wetcrispy Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jul 5, 2007
    hollywoo
    Nat'l Team:
    Korea Republic
    i really should've watched more augsburg matches. holy hell, he's got good touch.
     
  14. seolseol

    seolseol Member+

    Apr 26, 2003
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Koo and Park Jo-hoo.
     
  15. Devodians

    Devodians Member

    May 5, 2012
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
  16. vagabondmd

    vagabondmd Member

    Feb 25, 2005
  17. shinović89

    shinović89 Member+

    May 23, 2010
    Liverfail
    how can park joo ho not be included in that list. goal.com is shit as usual
     
  18. koreansock

    koreansock Red Card

    Sep 28, 2009
    Club:
    Ulsan Horang I
    Nat'l Team:
    Paraguay
    Because Park Jooho hasn't done jack shit. And if he has done anything noteworthy, we didn't see it because he plays in Sweden Serbia Swaziland wherever it is he plays in.

    His performances against Nani and Robben under a complete fck-up mode may have impressed the two of you, but the reality is most other fans in the world have higher standards for footballers.

    The whole 'best performer out of a batch of random players playing in different positions in leagues all around Europe' thing doesn't mean very much anyways. I would give more respect to the opinions of Basel fans. If possible, let's hear how they evaluate his contribution to the team throughout the season.
     
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  19. skimmilk

    skimmilk Member+

    Apr 22, 2010
    Texas, USA
    Nat'l Team:
    Korea Republic
    I have a hard time believing that anyone would believe that PJH did worse than JDW's aimless minutes at Sunderland.

    However stupid the original article's concept is
     
  20. koreansock

    koreansock Red Card

    Sep 28, 2009
    Club:
    Ulsan Horang I
    Nat'l Team:
    Paraguay
    I doubt anyone believe that Park Jooho did any worse than the worst of the crop either, what's your point?
     
  21. jsk14

    jsk14 Member+

    Mar 2, 2010
    Club:
    FC Girondins de Bordeaux
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    for me he was on the best team so it's easy to say he is the best. although he was mostly solid he didn't do anything noteworthy. plus I have a hard time giving the best player award to a left back.
     
  22. jsk14

    jsk14 Member+

    Mar 2, 2010
    Club:
    FC Girondins de Bordeaux
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    for me first half of the season is Ki second half is Koo. overall I go with Ki despite his injuries
     
  23. toohyper

    toohyper Member+

    Mar 23, 2004
    MI/NJ/NY
    Club:
    Gwangju FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Korea Republic
    I don't know who it is, but Ki at #1 is a bit ridiculous.
     
  24. seolseol

    seolseol Member+

    Apr 26, 2003
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Genius.
     

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