The last time North Korea played at the the World Cup,they made it the quarter-finals. History however won't be repeating itself in South Africa next June. Information about the North Korean team was difficult to find, these players could possibly be playing for North Korea at the World Cup next year.
First 11
GK. Ri Myong-Guk, Club- Pyongyang City (North Korea), Age at World Cup (AWC) 23.
Def. Pak Chol-Ryong, Club- FC Concordia Basel (Switzerland), (AWC) 21.
Def. Cha Jong-Hyok, Club- Amrokgang (North Korea), (AWC) 24.
Def. Ri Jun-ll, Club- Sobaeksu (North Korea), (AWC) 22.
Def. Kim Yong-Jun, Club- Chengdu Blades (China), (AWC) 24.
CDM. Ahn Young-Hak, Club- Suwon Samsung Bluewings (South Korea), (AWC) 31.
Mid. Kim Kuk-Jin, Club- FC Concordia Basel, (AWC) 21.
Mid. Choe Myong Ho, Club- FC Krylia Sovetov Samara (Russia), (AWC) 21. Is a club teammate of South Korean player Oh Beom-Seok.
Mid. Ryan Yon-Gi, Club- Vegalta Sendai (Japan), (AWC) 28. Is the captain of the Japanese club he plays for.
ST. Hong Yong-Jo captain, Club- FC Rostov (Russia), (AWC) 28.
ST. Jong Tae-Se, Club- Kawasaki Frontale, (AWC) 26. Could of also played for the South Korean or Japanese national teams.
Subs
Gk. Kim Myong-Gil, Club- Amrokgang (North Korea), (AWC) 25.
Gk. Ju Kwang-Min, Club- Kigwancha (North Korea), (AWC) 20.
Def. Ri Kwang-Chon, Club- April 25 (North Korea), (AWC) 24.
Def. An Chol-Hyok, Club- Rimyongsu (North Korea), (AWC) 24.
Def. Ji Yun-Nam, Club- April 25 (North Korea), (AWC) 25.
Def. Pak Chol-Jin, Club- Armokgang (North Korea), (AWC) 25.
Mid. Mun In-Guk, Club- April 25 (North Korea), (AWC) 31.
Mid. Pak Song-Chol, Club- Rimyongsu (North Korea), (AWC) 22.
Mid. Kim Kyong-ll, Club- Rimtongsu (North Korea), (AWC) 21.
Mid. Kim Song-Chol, Club- Kigwancha (North Korea), (AWC) 26.
ST. Kim Kum-ll, Club- April 25 (North Korea), (AWC) 22. Was voted Most Valuable Player at the Under-20 AFC Youth Championship in 2006.
ST. Kim Myong-Won, Club- Amrokgang (North Korea), (AWC) 26.
The Coach
North Korea's national team is currently coached by North Korean Kim Jong-Hun.
North Korea's strengths
With most of the squad playing in the North Korean league extensive training camps have been organised for the national team in the past. North Korea could do this again in preparation for the World Cup. These training camps have lead to the the North Korean players having a high level of familiarity with their teammates individual strengths and weakness during a match.
North Korea's weakness
With only seven players playing outside of North Korea, the squad has a lack of experience playing against the various different styles and systems used in football that they will face at the World Cup. To add to this problem the standard of football played in the North Korean league is poor.
North Korea's style
Defensive counter-attacking football.
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