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Ahn Jung-hwan

1976 - Today

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Ahn Jung-hwan (Korean: 안정환, Korean pronunciation: [ɐnd͡ʑʌŋɦwɐn] or [ɐn] [t͡ɕʌŋɦwɐn]; born 27 January 1976) is a South Korean television personality and former professional footballer. A versatile forward known for his technical skills and clutch goalscoring, Ahn represented South Korea at three FIFA World Cups, notably scoring a golden goal against Italy in 2002. Following his retirement, Ahn transitioned into a successful career in broadcasting, becoming a popular football commentator and television host. He is also recognised for his philanthropic endeavors. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 34 different languages on Wikipedia. Ahn Jung-hwan is the 1,711th most popular soccer player (up from 2,255th in 2024), the 202nd most popular biography from South Korea (up from 211th in 2019) and the 6th most popular South Korean Soccer Player.

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Among SOCCER PLAYERS

Among soccer players, Ahn Jung-hwan ranks 1,711 out of 21,273. Before him are Ruy Ramos, József Nagy, Bernhard Klodt, Pat Jennings, Juan Botasso, and Mark Jones. After him are Tetsuya Nishiwaki, Antonio Valentín Angelillo, Renato Cesarini, Yozhef Sabo, Mladen Mladenović, and Milorad Pavić.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1976, Ahn Jung-hwan ranks 68. Before him are Massimo Oddo, Jennifer Capriati, Tuomas Holopainen, John Elkann, Emily Deschanel, and Dagmara Domińczyk. After him are Naomie Harris, Alicia Silverstone, Mohamed al-Menfi, Anna Faris, Wagner Moura, and Maïwenn.

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In South Korea

Among people born in South Korea, Ahn Jung-hwan ranks 202 out of 1,128. Before him are Heo Mok (1595), Sulli (1994), Im Si-wan (1988), Choi Jin-sil (1968), Kyung Wha Chung (1948), and Nicholas Cheong Jin-suk (1931). After him are Ryu Gwansun (1902), Kim Keon Hee (1972), Song Si-yeol (1607), Kim Young-ae (1951), Ju Ji-hoon (1982), and Sin Yun-bok (1758).

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Among SOCCER PLAYERS In South Korea

Among soccer players born in South Korea, Ahn Jung-hwan ranks 6. Before him are Cha Bum-kun (1953), Son Heung-min (1992), Park Ji-sung (1981), Hong Myung-bo (1969), and Huh Jung-moo (1955). After him are Myung Rye-hyun (1926), Kim Jung-nam (1943), Lee Woon-jae (1973), Hwang Sun-hong (1968), Lee Young-pyo (1977), and Park Chu-young (1985).

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