Korea’s Dominance Over China in World Cup Qualifier
According to a report by OSEN, even the Chinese media cannot help but acknowledge Korea’s superiority in football, especially with star player Son Heung-min leading the team. The upcoming ‘2026 North and Central America World Cup Asia Regional 2nd Qualifying Row 2’ will see the national football team, under coach Jurgen Klinsmann, face off against the Chinese national team in Shenzhen, China on the 21st.
Korea’s recent 5-0 victory over Singapore showcased the team’s strength, with players like Cho Kyu-sung, Hwang Hee-chan, Son Heung-min, Hwang Ui-jo, and Lee Kang-in securing goals. It’s no surprise that Korea is now aiming for its 5th international win in a row against China.
Even the Chinese media is realistic about the odds, with many not expecting the Chinese national team to secure a win against Korea. For Korea, the priority is to ensure key players like Son Heung-min complete the game without any injuries. This sentiment is echoed by Nianzhou, a football expert at Tencent Sports, who also predicted Korea’s victory, emphasizing the team’s objective power over China.
Market Value Comparison
Japan’s ‘Football Channel’ provided insights into the market value, with Korea’s value surpassing that of China by a significant margin. Notably, Son Heung-min’s value alone is more than the entire Chinese national team combined. This stark difference in value reinforces the prevailing sentiment of Korea’s dominance in the upcoming match.
Player Skills and Impact
The ‘three generals’ of Korea—Son Heung-min, Kim Min-jae, and Lee Kang-in—are players that China is wary of. Their skills and impact on the field have solidified Korea’s position as a football powerhouse in Asia. China’s only hope might be holding on to a draw, as suggested by ‘Tencent Sports’, given the wide gap in skill and value between the two teams.
As the match approaches, the anticipation for Korea’s continued dominance on the field remains high, making the upcoming game a focal point of football enthusiasts in the region.
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Provided by OSEN | 2023.11.18 16:16
[OSEN=서정환 기자] Even in the eyes of the Chinese media, Korea, where Son Heung-min (31, Tottenham) is holding out, is an opponent they cannot possibly beat.
The national football team, led by coach Jurgen Klinsmann, will face the Chinese national team in the ‘2026 North and Central America World Cup Asia Regional 2nd Qualifying Row 2’ to be held at the Universiade Sports Center in Shenzhen, China on the 21st.
Korea beat Singapore 5-0 in Seoul on the 16th. Cho Kyu-sung, Hwang Hee-chan, Son Heung-min, Hwang Ui-jo, and Lee Kang-in scored goals side by side. Korea is aiming for its 5th international win in a row against China.
In terms of objective power, Korea is a few levels higher. Even the Chinese media does not expect the Chinese national team to win at all. For Korea, it is more important for key players like Son Heung-min to finish the game without injury. China is famous for its lackluster play, with Um Won-sang being injured in a friendly against China before the Asian Games.
Nianzhou, a football expert in charge of Premier League commentary at Tencent Sports, also predicted Korea’s victory. He said on the 18th, “The Chinese national team got off to a good start by beating Thailand 2-1. However, the next opponent is Korea, who beat Singapore 5-0. “It’s obviously going to be a tough game because Korea is so strong,” he predicted.
Japan’s ‘Football Channel’ said, “Japan’s market value is 288.9 million euros (about 407.3 billion won), ranking first in Asia. Korea is worth 187.55 million euros (about 264.4 billion won). Kim Min-jae, who transferred to Bayern Munich in July, had the highest price of 60 million euros (about 84.6 billion won). Son Heung-min, who scored eight Premier League goals, follows with 50 million euros (about 70.5 billion won). “The combined value of the two players alone is over 100 million euros, which is massive.”
‘Tencent Sports’ also said, “Korea’s total assets are close to 200 million euros. China was in 10th place in Asia with 11.8 million euros (about 16.6 billion won). The value of Korea is more than 17 times that of China. He couldn’t hide his surprise, saying, “The value of Son Heung-min alone is more than the total of the 23 players on the Chinese national team.”
The highest paid player on the Chinese national team is Wu Lei, who receives 2 million euros (about 2.8 billion won). Son Heung-min is a player who is 50 times more expensive than Ouray.
Next, Tencent said, “Korea has a huge overseas branch of 13 people. There is only one foreign Chinese player, Wu Xiaokong, who plays in Turkey’s 2nd division. “Of course, Uray has experience playing for Espanyol in La Liga in the past, but we can’t even compare him to Korea,” he said.
Son Heung-min, Kim Min-jae, and Lee Kang-in, the ‘three generals’, are the players China is most wary of. The media said, “Korea has Asia’s number one Fab Heung-min. Minjae Kim has Asia’s highest ransom of 60 million euros. Lee Kang-in, who scored 1 goal and 1 assist for Ligue 1 leader PSG, is also worth 22 million euros. They play the roles of striker, midfielder, and defender, respectively, and are leading Korea to become an Asian superpower. “This is a target that China must focus on,” he warned.
However, the Chinese media cannot clearly say that the Chinese national team should lose. ‘Tencent Sports’ said, “The gap between China and Korea is so great that direct confrontation is prohibited. “It may be difficult to win, but holding on to a draw is not impossible,” he said, turning the hope circuit to maximum. / jasonseo34@osen.co.kr
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