Full name Ko Jong-Soo Role Football player 1994–1995 Kumho High School Height 1.76 m | Years Team Weight 72 kg Name Ko Jong-soo | |
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Date of birth (1978-10-30) October 30, 1978 (age 37) Place of birth Yeosu, Jeonnam, Republic of Korea Current team Suwon Bluewings (coach) | ||
Ko Jong-soo (Hangul: 고종수 born October 30, 1978) is a South Korean football coach and former football player.
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Career
He rose to stardom during the 1998 World Cup, along with Lee Dong-Gook, and Ahn Jung-Hwan. He was once called "the greatest technician in Korea," for his pace, skillful free kicks, and his left foot. He can operate in central midfield as well on the left wing. He was traded to Chunnam for the services of Kim Nam-Il who went to Suwon in exchange, but did not renew the contract. He is not a free agent under the regulations. He had no choice but to play for any other team but Chunnam.
In September 2006, he has stated that he has managed to shed over 20 lbs weighing 78 kg whereas he weighed about 76 kg during his heyday. In spite of renewed hopes of his much anticipated return, the latest Ko sighting was in December 2006. Ko was reportedly not in football shape and evaded reporter questions by driving off in a white Mercedes Benz. (But Ko denied this claim, saying: "After hearing that news, once I thought to give up the life of footballer.") On 8 January 2007, Daejeon Citizen signed Ko one year after Chunnam Dragons agreed on his transfer. His wage will be decided based on how well he performs in winter training camp in Cyprus. Ko expressed a strong desire to return to the sport, telling an interviewer: "I will play for Daejeon regarding this chance as the last."
In February 2009, he announced his retirement.