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Ri Myong-Guk

Ri Myong-Guk

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PositionGoalkeeper
Height / weight1.88 m / 79 kg
Born9 Sept 1986 (39 years)
NationalityNorth Korea flagNorth Korea

Myong Gukk Riimage:Ri Myong-Guk|Ri Myong-Guk, born on 9th September 1986 is a professional footballer Korea DPR National Football team. He also plays for the Pyongyang City. He plays as a goalkeeper. Being 6 feet and 2 inches tall, Ri is an effective goalkeeper. He is a young goalkeeper who is considered promising.

Although he lacks pedigree, he has an excellent composure and skills that make up for it. He has been noted to be a good goalkeeper due to his performances at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He stole attention at the 010 FIFA World Cup qualifying competition with his performance.

Ri conceded the first goal in a match against the United Arab Emirates. He boosted Korea DPR's hopes as he held out three points. He also played strongly against Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Ri started his senior career in the year 2006 by playing for the club Pyongyang City. However in 2007, his international career was launched. He became a part of the Korea DPR National football team. He has given 30 appearances for the team so far.