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Far East Soccer Players Trivia Quiz

Far East countries, mainly Japan, South Korea and China, are among the soccer newcomers that are contesting the traditional European and South American "Great Powers".

A multiple-choice quiz by mrhoujr84. Estimated time: 6 mins.

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mrhoujr84

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6 mins

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Multiple Choice

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107,738

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Hidetoshi Nakata was the very first world-level player from the Far East region. Which of these clubs was not among the first three clubs he played for in Italian Serir A? Hint

Brescia

Roma

Perugia

Parma

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Question 2 of 10

2. The younger leader of Japanese midfield, Junichi Inamoto, found himself a place with Fulham after sitting out the season as a gunner. What's the first Premier League team he joined after he left the Japanese club Gamba Osaka? Hint

Manchester United

Fulham

Arsenal

Southampton

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Question 3 of 10

3. Another talented Japanese midfielder this time, he played for Italian Serie A club Reggina in Season 02/03. His name is Shunsuke Nakamura. Because of his role on the field, his fans called him the Japanese what?

Answer: (Famous Italian soccer player)

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Question 4 of 10

4. He played for Dutch Club Feyenoord. Born on Sep. 27, 1979, he started out playing for Japanese Club Reds Diamonds Urawa. What's his name?

Answer: (Two words or just surname. Oh, NO, here he comes.)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Song Chong-gug, an unselfish South Korean midfielder, played for what club along with Piere Van Hooijdonk? Hint

Nottingham Forest

Glasgow Celtics

Feyernood Rotterdam

Benfica

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Question 6 of 10

6. Bundesliga Club Hamburg SV brought in this Japanese 2002 player of the year, hoping that he would play well with Sergej Barbarez. This player is Naohiro Takahara. What position does he play? Hint

Defender

Striker

Goalie

Assistant Coach

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Question 7 of 10

7. People knew the South Korean International Park Ji-Sung, for his goal which sent highly regarded Portugal home on the 2002 World Cup. He made the move to Dutch Club PSV Eindhoven in the same year, thanks to what person who insisted on having him on the PSV Eindhoven roster. Hint

Ruud Gullit

Park's father

Guus Hiddink

The South Korean President Kim

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Question 8 of 10

8. Chinese International Li Tie, is a fearless midfield tackler. He is known for his non-stop running all over the field. How is the Chinese cell phone company KeJian linked to him? Hint

He is the executive manager of the company KeJian

He filed a big lawsuit against KeJian.

His family owns KeJian.

He was loaned to Everton as part of the deal on which KeJian sponsors Everton

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Question 9 of 10

9. "The Sun", Sun JiHai can play any position on both left and right side of the field. His experience made his life in Manchester City much easier than the other overseas Chinese players. Has he played for any European Club before moving to Manchester City?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Chinese International Fan ZhiYi was a true veteran on the Chinese national team. He started out his overseas adventure in Crystal Palace, and settled for Division Two Club Cardiff. Which club did he play for in-between these two mentioned earlier? Hint

Dundee

Manchester City

Kilmarnock

Everton

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Hidetoshi Nakata was the very first world-level player from the Far East region. Which of these clubs was not among the first three clubs he played for in Italian Serir A?

Answer: Brescia

Born on Jan. 22, 1977, Nakata became the leader and symbol of Japanese soccer at a very early age. Perugia made a great move bringing him to Italy. The club met huge financial benefit off the Japanese market, and also later when they sold him off at a much much higher price than what they paid to the Japanese club.

The city of Perugia too, made itself a name as Nakata attracted numerous Japanese tourists in town.

Answer: Arsenal

Born on Sep. 18, 1979, Inamoto's ability to play has really shocked everybody after he moved to Fulham. Sir Wenger would surely regret, for letting go of this talented young player.

Answer: Baggio

The Japanese Baggio, Forza Nakamura! Nakamura, along with Nakata and Inamoto, made up the fearful midfield of the Japanese national team.
He started out playing for the Japanese Club Yokohama F. Marinos.

4. He played for Dutch Club Feyenoord. Born on Sep. 27, 1979, he started out playing for Japanese Club Reds Diamonds Urawa. What's his name?

Answer: Ono

Another promising star for Japan. Some regarded him as the best midfielder after Hidetoshi Nakata. He can play every position in midfield. Ono became an acknowledged star at Feyernood Rotterdam at the age of 22.

5. Song Chong-gug, an unselfish South Korean midfielder, played for what club along with Piere Van Hooijdonk?

Answer: Feyernood Rotterdam

Born on Fed. 20, 1979, Song's arrival certainly improved the midfield defense for Feyernood Rotterdam. He is known for making excellent plays on defense, and not afraid of taking shots when he is open. Spotted two fantastic Asian players, Song and Ono, the club's scout has great eyes.

6. Bundesliga Club Hamburg SV brought in this Japanese 2002 player of the year, hoping that he would play well with Sergej Barbarez. This player is Naohiro Takahara. What position does he play?

Answer: Striker

If you have so far believed that the far east countries only had good midfielders, you are WRONG! Born on June 4, 1979, Takahara's striker instinct helped him on his move to Hamburg SV. He made a name playing for Japanese U-19 national team and is known for his highly productive scoring.

Answer: Guus Hiddink

Ruus Hiddink was the head coach of the South Korean national team during the 2002 World Cup. Park was one of his favorite players there. He accepted a coaching offer from PSV Eindhoven after the World Cup, and was determined to have Park play for him again. Besides Mr. Hiddink's favor, Park's own ability to play is also the key factor that made the transfer possible.

8. Chinese International Li Tie, is a fearless midfield tackler. He is known for his non-stop running all over the field. How is the Chinese cell phone company KeJian linked to him?

Answer: He was loaned to Everton as part of the deal on which KeJian sponsors Everton

Although he didn't go to Everton because how badly manager Moyes wanted him, he really gained respect from Mr. Moyes and his teammates for his hard work on and off the field. After he made his move to Premier League Club Everton, he has learned how to conserve his energy for better playing. He started playing for the Chinese national team at a very early age.

Answer: Yes

"The sun is shining." This is how Manchester City fans think of Chinese international Sun Jihai, as he played for the Premier League club. Sun played for Crystal Palace along with his fellow Chinese internatinoal Fan ZhiYi. His experience abroad made it easier for him to accept the new team as well as the foreign culture.

His fabulous speed and ability to play both offense and defense, earned him the name, "The Chinese Beckham".

Answer: Dundee

He spent a rather disappointing year with Dundee in the Scottish Premier League before moving to Cardiff. Fan can play any position on the field except for goalie. Believe or not, he was once the top striker in the Chinese League ealier in his career.

He played as defender throughout the second half of his career. His composure and leadership on the field, proved to be useful for the clubs he played for in both England and Scotland.

Source: Author mrhoujr84

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