Cha Bum-kun

South Korea · Striker (Right winger) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1978-1986

Explosive, powerful forward who stormed through Bundesliga defences

Nicknames Tscha Bum, 갈색 폭격기

80.2OVR#166 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“He was the best and most willing forward I've ever seen.”
— Friedel Rausch, Eintracht Frankfurt coach · source

Category averages

  • Speed85.8
  • Shooting80.0
  • Passing70.6
  • Ball Control80.7
  • Movement80.4
  • Football IQ75.5
  • Defending Skill38.8
  • Physical85.3
  • Mental84.7
  • Career83.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Consistency94
  2. Determination92
  3. Longevity92
  4. Acceleration91
  5. Shot Power90
  6. Runs in Behind90
  7. Recovery90
  8. Stamina89
  9. Top Speed with Ball88
  10. Finishing88

All 64 attributes

Speed 85.8

  • Top Speed87
  • Acceleration91
  • Dribbling Speed81
  • Top Speed with Ball88
  • Knock-on & Run86
  • Change of Pace82

Shooting 80.0

  • Finishing88
  • Shot Power90
  • Long Shots85
  • Volleys84
  • Curve72
  • Penalties80
  • Heading85
  • Direct Free Kicks62
  • Shooting Creativity70
  • Acrobatics84

Passing 70.6

  • Short Passing76
  • Long Passing68
  • Through Balls70
  • Crossing76
  • Link-up Play75
  • Vision74
  • Set-Piece Delivery55

Ball Control 80.7

  • Dribbling84
  • Possession84
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks70
  • Weak Foot82
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 80.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement82
  • Runs in Behind90
  • Attacking Positioning87
  • Anticipation85
  • Recovery Runs58

Football IQ 75.5

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management74
  • Tactical Creativity68

Defending Skill 38.8

  • Defensive Positioning45
  • Marking40
  • Interceptions40
  • Standing Tackle45
  • Sliding Tackle35
  • Offside Trap28

Physical 85.3

  • Strength86
  • Stamina89
  • Agility82
  • Balance85
  • Recovery90
  • Reactions87
  • Hold-up Play82
  • Aerial Duels85
  • Aggression82

Mental 84.7

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership75
  • Selflessness85
  • Concentration86
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline82

Career 83.8

  • Consistency94
  • Longevity92
  • Achievements63
  • Durability88
  • Loyalty82

Profile

Born
22 May 1953
Height
179 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1978–1989
Prime
1978-1986

Club career

  • 1978–1979 Darmstadt 98
  • 1979–1983 Eintracht Frankfurt
  • 1983–1989 Bayer Leverkusen

Honours

Europa League 2

1980 Eintracht Frankfurt · 1988 Bayer Leverkusen

DFB-Pokal 1

1980–81

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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