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Cha Du-ri
South Korea · Current defender · $1 on $10 budget
💰 Is Cha Du-ri worth $1?
Cheapest tier. Bench filler that lets you stack two GOATs.
Signature: Son of a Korean legend
Did you know? Did you know? At $1, Cha Du-ri leaves you exactly $9 to spend on the rest of your squad — enough for 9 budget picks or 3 mid-tier players.
📖 About Cha Du-ri
Veteran Korean right back, son of legend Cha Bum-kun. Played in Germany for over a decade. Bundesliga journeyman, Korean fan favorite.
Cha Du-ri is playing right now in 2026. A live option for $10 squads — and a future legend candidate.
📊 Quick stats — Cha Du-ri
$1
Price
Defender
Position
Current
Era
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South Korea
0
Cheaper defenders
4
Pricier defenders
🏆 Career highlights
🏆 Bundesliga title(s)
📋 Build a $10 squad with Cha Du-ri (cheapest XI)
Auto-generated cheapest possible squad that includes Cha Du-ri.
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🎮 Cha Du-ri TenDollarPick stats (FIFA-style)
Derived from price tier, position, and era. Not official FIFA but a useful $10-game proxy.
77
Overall
72
Pace
62
Shooting
72
Passing
65
Dribbling
77
Defending
76
Physical
🎯 Playstyle — how Cha Du-ri actually plays
Cha Du-ri is a still-evolving active player — a reads the game two passes ahead, never loses possession in own half.
In a $10 4-3-3 setup, Cha Du-ri is one of 4 defenders sharing the back line. The trade-off at $1: exceptional value, lets you afford one or two GOATs above.
⚔️ Cha Du-ri vs his rivals at $1
Same position, similar price, different nation — who do you pick?
🤝 Dream teammates for Cha Du-ri
With $9 left, these are the most expensive players you could still afford alongside Cha Du-ri:
Lionel Messi $5
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Cristiano Ronaldo $5
Five Ballon d'Ors. Five Champions Leagues. Top scorer in international football history. Euros winner 2016. Reinvention machine — …
Pele $5
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🧠 Cha Du-ri in the $10 game — strategy guide
When to pick Cha Du-ri: Active player option — good if you want a "today" squad. Realistic stats, real form, current rivalry potential.
When to avoid Cha Du-ri: Almost never — at $1 Cha Du-ri 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 Du-ri: 5-3-2 (5 defenders = more slots) or 4-3-3 if you want balance.
🎲 Cha Du-ri fan facts
- Era classification: Current — still actively playing.
- Country squad mate count: 10 other South Korea legends on TenDollarPick.
- Position pool: 57 defenders indexed total. Cha Du-ri ranks roughly 55 by price.
- Cheapest squad combo: with Cha Du-ri and the cheapest player at each other position, your starting lineup costs about $4.
- Signature highlight: Son of a Korean legend.
❓ FAQ — Cha Du-ri
Is Cha Du-ri worth $1?
Cheapest tier. Bench filler that lets you stack two GOATs.
Who can I pair with Cha Du-ri in a $10 squad?
With $9 left, you can afford: Lionel Messi ($5), Cristiano Ronaldo ($5), Pele ($5), Diego Maradona ($5).
What position does Cha Du-ri play?
Cha Du-ri is a defender for South Korea.
What is Cha Du-ri famous for?
Son of a Korean legend
What era did Cha Du-ri play in?
Cha Du-ri is classified as Current tier on TenDollarPick. Cha Du-ri is playing right now in 2026. A live option for $10 squads — and a future legend candidate.
Did Cha Du-ri win any major trophies?
Highlights: 🏆 Bundesliga title(s).
What FIFA-style overall would Cha Du-ri have?
Based on our $1 tier and Current classification, Cha Du-ri would be roughly OVR 77.
Best formation to use Cha Du-ri in?
5-3-2 (more defender slots) or 4-3-3 for balance.