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Hong Myung-bo
South Korea · Legend attacker / forward · $2 on $10 budget
💰 Is Hong Myung-bo worth $2?
Bargain — gives you $8 for the rest. Perfect for stretching a legend-heavy lineup.
Signature: 2002 WC semifinalist captain
Did you know? Fun fact: Hong Myung-bo would cost the same as 8x $1 budget players combined.
📖 About Hong Myung-bo
Korea's 2002 World Cup semifinalist captain. First Asian to play 4 World Cups. Korea's defensive legend.
Hong Myung-bo 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 — Hong Myung-bo
$2
Price
Attacker
Position
Legend
Era
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South Korea
4
Cheaper attackers
4
Pricier attackers
📋 Build a $10 squad with Hong Myung-bo (cheapest XI)
Auto-generated cheapest possible squad that includes Hong Myung-bo.
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🎮 Hong Myung-bo TenDollarPick stats (FIFA-style)
Derived from price tier, position, and era. Not official FIFA but a useful $10-game proxy.
82
Overall
80
Pace
82
Shooting
74
Passing
81
Dribbling
40
Defending
78
Physical
🎯 Playstyle — how Hong Myung-bo actually plays
Hong Myung-bo is a elite-tier specialist — a ruthless finisher with first-time strike ability and dribbling at speed.
In a $10 4-3-3 setup, Hong Myung-bo competes for one of 3 forward spots. The trade-off at $2: exceptional value, lets you afford one or two GOATs above.
⚔️ Hong Myung-bo vs his rivals at $2
Same position, similar price, different nation — who do you pick?
🤝 Dream teammates for Hong Myung-bo
With $8 left, these are the most expensive players you could still afford alongside Hong Myung-bo:
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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🧠 Hong Myung-bo in the $10 game — strategy guide
When to pick Hong Myung-bo: Premium pick at $2. Best in a 1-premium + balanced build. Pairs well with a $1 keeper.
When to avoid Hong Myung-bo: Almost never — at $2 Hong Myung-bo 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 Hong Myung-bo: 4-3-3 (3 forwards) or 3-5-2 (2 strikers).
🎲 Hong Myung-bo 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: 140 attacker / forwards indexed total. Hong Myung-bo ranks roughly 123 by price.
- Cheapest squad combo: with Hong Myung-bo and the cheapest player at each other position, your starting lineup costs about $5.
- Signature highlight: 2002 WC semifinalist captain.
❓ FAQ — Hong Myung-bo
Is Hong Myung-bo worth $2?
Bargain — gives you $8 for the rest. Perfect for stretching a legend-heavy lineup.
Who can I pair with Hong Myung-bo in a $10 squad?
With $8 left, you can afford: Lionel Messi ($5), Cristiano Ronaldo ($5), Pele ($5), Diego Maradona ($5).
What position does Hong Myung-bo play?
Hong Myung-bo is a attacker / forward for South Korea.
What is Hong Myung-bo famous for?
2002 WC semifinalist captain
Are there cheaper alternatives to Hong Myung-bo?
Yes: Jack Grealish ($1), Richarlison ($1), Chicharito (Hernandez) ($1), Hidemasa Morita ($1).
What era did Hong Myung-bo play in?
Hong Myung-bo is classified as Legend tier on TenDollarPick. Hong Myung-bo 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 Hong Myung-bo win any major trophies?
Trophy data not extracted — check Wikipedia for full honors.
What FIFA-style overall would Hong Myung-bo have?
Based on our $2 tier and Legend classification, Hong Myung-bo would be roughly OVR 82.
Best formation to use Hong Myung-bo in?
4-3-3 (3 strikers) or 3-5-2 (2 strikers).