Lionel Messi $5
8 Ballon d'Ors — record. World Cup winner 2022, Copa America 2021, 2024. Four Champions Leagues. Bar…
🇰🇷
Cha Bum-kun
South Korea · Legend midfielder · $3 on $10 budget
💰 Is Cha Bum-kun worth $3?
Sweet spot. Lets you afford a $5 GOAT or two $3 anchors.
Signature: Bundesliga's Asian pioneer
Did you know? Did you know? At $3, Cha Bum-kun leaves you exactly $7 to spend on the rest of your squad — enough for 7 budget picks or 2 mid-tier players.
📖 About Cha Bum-kun
Tcha Bum. Bundesliga icon — 308 games, 98 goals. UEFA Cup winner with Eintracht Frankfurt (1980) and Bayer Leverkusen (1988). Korea's first European star.
Cha Bum-kun is a Legend-tier pick: $4 elite class. Hall of Famers from football's biggest eras. There are about 20 players at this tier across history.
📊 Quick stats — Cha Bum-kun
$3
Price
Midfielder
Position
Legend
Era
🇰🇷
South Korea
4
Cheaper midfielders
4
Pricier midfielders
🏆 Career highlights
🏆 Bundesliga title(s) 🏆 European Championship
📋 Build a $10 squad with Cha Bum-kun (cheapest XI)
Auto-generated cheapest possible squad that includes Cha Bum-kun.
🤝 Best pairings with Cha Bum-kun ($7 budget left)
Cristiano Ronaldo $5
Five Ballon d'Ors. Five Champions Leagues. Top scorer in international football history. Euros winne…
Pele $5
Three World Cups (1958, 62, 70) — only player to do that. 1,000+ career goals (debated). Brazil's et…
Diego Maradona $5
1986 World Cup winner — basically alone. Two Serie A titles for Napoli when they were tiny. Hand of …
Ronaldo (R9) $5
The Phenomenon. 2002 World Cup winner and top scorer. Two Ballon d'Ors. Came back from career-threat…
Ferenc Puskas $5
Galloping Major. 84 goals in 85 games for Hungary. Three European Cups with Real Madrid. FIFA's Goal…
💸 Cheaper midfielders under $3
💎 Premium midfielders above $3
🌍 More South Korea football legends
Cha Bum-kun is one of 10 South Korea legends. See all →
🎮 Cha Bum-kun TenDollarPick stats (FIFA-style)
Derived from price tier, position, and era. Not official FIFA but a useful $10-game proxy.
85
Overall
81
Pace
80
Shooting
85
Passing
83
Dribbling
77
Defending
82
Physical
🎯 Playstyle — how Cha Bum-kun actually plays
Cha Bum-kun is a elite-tier specialist — a controls tempo, key passes per game, half-space master.
In a $10 4-3-3 setup, Cha Bum-kun controls one of 3 midfield slots. The trade-off at $3: balanced — premium without crippling the rest of the squad.
⚔️ Cha Bum-kun vs his rivals at $3
Same position, similar price, different nation — who do you pick?
🤝 Dream teammates for Cha Bum-kun
With $7 left, these are the most expensive players you could still afford alongside Cha Bum-kun:
Lionel Messi $5
8 Ballon d'Ors — record. World Cup winner 2022, Copa America 2021, 2024. Four Champions Leagues. Barcelona's all-time top scorer. …
Cristiano Ronaldo $5
Five Ballon d'Ors. Five Champions Leagues. Top scorer in international football history. Euros winner 2016. Reinvention machine — …
Pele $5
Three World Cups (1958, 62, 70) — only player to do that. 1,000+ career goals (debated). Brazil's eternal number 10. Brought footb…
👬 Players similar to Cha Bum-kun (same $3 tier, different era)
If you can't fit Cha Bum-kun, these are the closest replacements at the same position and price.
🧠 Cha Bum-kun in the $10 game — strategy guide
When to pick Cha Bum-kun: Premium pick at $3. Best in a 1-premium + balanced build. Pairs well with a $1 keeper.
When to avoid Cha Bum-kun: Almost never — at $3 Cha Bum-kun is a value pick. The only reason to skip is if you want a same-country bias and South Korea isn't your theme.
Best formation for Cha Bum-kun: 4-2-3-1 (5 midfield slots) or 3-5-2.
🎲 Cha Bum-kun fan facts
- Era classification: Legend — one tier below GOAT — these are Ballon d'Or candidates and Hall of Famers.
- Country squad mate count: 10 other South Korea legends on TenDollarPick.
- Position pool: 80 midfielders indexed total. Cha Bum-kun ranks roughly 26 by price.
- Cheapest squad combo: with Cha Bum-kun and the cheapest player at each other position, your starting lineup costs about $6.
- Signature highlight: Bundesliga's Asian pioneer.
❓ FAQ — Cha Bum-kun
Is Cha Bum-kun worth $3?
Sweet spot. Lets you afford a $5 GOAT or two $3 anchors.
Who can I pair with Cha Bum-kun in a $10 squad?
With $7 left, you can afford: Lionel Messi ($5), Cristiano Ronaldo ($5), Pele ($5), Diego Maradona ($5).
What position does Cha Bum-kun play?
Cha Bum-kun is a midfielder for South Korea.
What is Cha Bum-kun famous for?
Bundesliga's Asian pioneer
Are there cheaper alternatives to Cha Bum-kun?
Yes: Claude Makelele ($2), Roy Keane ($2), Edgar Davids ($2), Clarence Seedorf ($2).
What era did Cha Bum-kun play in?
Cha Bum-kun is classified as Legend tier on TenDollarPick. Cha Bum-kun is a Legend-tier pick: $4 elite class. Hall of Famers from football's biggest eras. There are about 20 players at this tier across history.
Did Cha Bum-kun win any major trophies?
Highlights: 🏆 Bundesliga title(s), 🏆 European Championship.
What FIFA-style overall would Cha Bum-kun have?
Based on our $3 tier and Legend classification, Cha Bum-kun would be roughly OVR 85.
Best formation to use Cha Bum-kun in?
4-2-3-1 or 3-5-2 (more midfield slots).