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The next wave of Asia's European invasion
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By John Duerden - September 5, 2004
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After taking in this summer's Asian Cup, John Duerden runs the rule over the region's brightest talents, who appear destined to land a bumper European move.
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After their exploits in China, Europe's biggest clubs are expected to raid the Asian leagues for the following ten hopefuls:
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Ali Karimi (Iran)
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Iran's playmaker, 'The Wizard of Teheran' is known for his dribbling skills in his home country but will always be remembered in Korea for a devastating hat-trick that sent the 2002 World Cup semi-finalists home and helped Karimi become joint top scorer with five goals.
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The Korean defence couldn't handle the long-haired 25 year-old who plays his football for Al Ahli in the United Arab Emirates.
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'Asia's Maradona' didn't shine in just one game though, he was consistently impressive throughout the tournament. Karimi turned down a move to Atletico Madrid to sign for the UAE team. Sources close to the powerful midfielder say that he is interested in a move to Europe when the time is right.
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A'ala Hubail (Bahrain)
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The 22-year old has been in prolific form for Bahrain this year and finished as the tournament's joint top scorer with five goals. Unfortunately for the young Bahraini he missed an extra-time open goal that would have taken the semi-final with Japan to penalties.
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However, with his pace and the ability to find the goal with his head as well as his feet, he seems to have a bright future ahead of him. A bigger challenge than what is on offer in Bahrain's domestic league will surely benefit both player and country.
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Amer Shafi (Jordan)
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Jordaan qualified surprisingly well out of a difficult group, doing enough to finally announce their arrival in Asian football. The team reached the quarter-finals before unluckily losing on penalties to Japan. Jordan's progress is due to a strong defence, expertly marshalled by goalkeeper Amer Shafi.
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The 22-year old is not tall for a keeper but is athletic and a great shot-stopper. His record of only conceding one goal in the four games that Jordan played in China is testament to that. He plays his team football in his home country but it can only be a matter of time before he is tempted elsewhere.
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Yuji Nakawaza (Japan)
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Fresh from winning the first stage of the J-League with Yokohama Marinos, central defender Nakawaza put in a number of sterling performances to help drag his injury and withdrawal-hit team to the championship.
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At 26 the shaggy-haired defender has experience to compliment his speed and strength in the air. He even scores a few, as he did with a diving-header equalizer in the dying seconds of the semi-final to take the game into extra-time. This vital goal came on top of two in the group stage.
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Lee Dong-gook (South Korea)
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The Korean striker first came to prominence at the age of 21 when he shot his way to the top of the 2000 Asian Cup scoring charts with six goals. It all went wrong from that time as Lee had an unhappy season at Werder Bremen before returning home to Korea in time to be overlooked by Guus Hiddink in 2002.
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Missing out at the World Cup meant that, unlike the members of the heroic squad, Lee wasn't granted an exemption from Korea's two-year military service duty. Consequently he is now serving his time playing for the K-League's military team.
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His tour expires in March 2005 and, in 2004 Asian Cup, he served a timely reminder of what he can do, with four goals in four games. Lee has a reputation in Korea for only scoring important goals although this can hardly be a criticism.
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His goals in China were notable for their variety, scoring from set pieces and with his head. He has expressed his desire to return to Europe and an older and wiser Lee could find success.
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Alexander Geynrikh (Uzbekistan)
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CSKA Moscow's 19 year-old striker only played in the opening game because Uzbekistan's star forward Maksim Shatskikh of Dynamo Kiev opted to put club before country and never travelled to China. The fact that Geynrich was rested for the meaningless third group game against Turkmenistan is a measure of the teenager's progress.
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In the 13th minute of the Uzbeki's second game against the perennial Asian powerhouse that is Saudi Arabia, the youngster picked up the ball in midfield and then advanced to within 25 yards of the Saudi goal before unleashing an unstoppable shot that sent his team into the quarters. In the knockout game, in which Bahrain triumphed on penalties, the young striker scored one and made one. Fast, direct and with a nose for goal, Geynrikh could soon be heading west of Moscow to warmer climes.
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Li Weifeng (China)
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It may come as a surprise to Everton fans but Weifeng was one of the defenders of the tournament. The captain led by example by being strong in the tackle and meticulous in organising his defence. His strength in the air also makes him a threat at set pieces. At 26, the Shenzhen Jianlibao player has put his disappointing spell at Goodison behind him.
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He played only twice for the toffeemen before injuries and settling in difficulties meant that he was sent back East. The defender has nothing but praise for Everton and claims that he learnt much on Merseyside. His performances in front of his own fans may give him the second chance that he deserves.
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Keiji Tamada (Japan)
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Sometimes being in the right place at the right time can kick start a career and lead to fame and fortune- just ask David Platt. Keiji Tamada could be another such player. He is another striker who got his chance due to injuries and withdrawals and the Kashiwa Reysol striker hadn't found the net in the first four games of the tournament.
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It was in the thrilling 4-3 victory over Bahrain in the semi-final that Tamada, 23, burst onto the scene, scoring Japan's second and then a glorious fourth in extra-time to send Zico and his countrymen wild with delight and into the final. Tamada scored Japan's third to seal victory over China in the final.
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Fouzi Basheer (Oman)
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This young team, making their Asian Cup debut impressed all who watched them. The athletic Basheer, a Bryan Robson box-to-box player, but with pace, caused problems for Japan and at times ran the show against the Iranians. The Al Nasr player has just turned twenty, almost middle-aged in a team whose oldest player is only 25. Basheer did enough to suggest that he and Oman have a bright future ahead. He is surrounded by genuine prospects too, most notably Imad Ali and Badar Mubarak.
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Zhao Junzhe (China)
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The Liaoning Zhongyu midfielder is a vital part of the Chinese team. At the relatively young age of 25, Junzhe has captained the side a few times and has a bright future ahead of him. He is a capable ball-winner and knows what to do with the ball once he gets it. This former team-mate of Everton's Li Tie has already attracted considerable interest from Europe and it's only a matter of time he follows Li Tie westwards.
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잉글랜드 출신 축구 전문 기자 겸 평론가인 John Duerden씨가 유럽 진출 가능한 아시안선수 10명을 꼽아서 쓴건데 이동국이 제일 길군요 10줄!!!! 알리카리미도 8줄인데!!!!
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2000년 아시안컵에서 21세의 나이로 6골로 득점왕에 이르면서 처음 두각을 드러냈다. 브레멘에서의 불행한 시즌을 마치며 한국으로 돌아오면서 2002년에는 히딩크 감독의 눈을 벗어나며 그는 모든 것이 잘못되어졌다. 월드컵의 의미를 떠나서, 그의 동료들이 받은 군면제 혜택을 받지 못했다. 결국 그는 상무에서 뛰고있다.
2005년 3월, 2004년 아시안 컵을 통해 그가 할 수 있는 일을, 4경기 4골을 통해 보여주었다. 이동국은 단지 중요한 골을 넣어주는 선수로 명성이 있다. 그의 중국에서의 활약은 그가 헤딩과 세트플레이로도 골을 넣을 수 있다는 것을 증명하으로써 주목받았다. 그는 유럽으로 돌아가서 성공하기를 소망한다.
첫댓글 안정환없는게 이상하네 ㅡㅡ 자세히 모르는듯 저분..중국 오만 바레인 요르단은모지ㅡㅡ;냉정하게 따져서 중국에 우리나라선수보다 잘하는선수없음
저 분 아시아 축구에 상당히 해석한 지식과 남다른 관심을 가지고 계신 분으로 들었어요 특히 한국축구에 관심이 많고 우리나라 축구에 대해서 잘 안다고 합니다
중국 선수도 있군요
2000년 아시안컵에서 21세의 나이로 6골로 득점왕에 이르면서 처음 두각을 드러냈다. 브레멘에서의 불행한 시즌을 마치며 한국으로 돌아오면서 2002년에는 히딩크 감독의 눈을 벗어나며 그는 모든 것이 잘못되어졌다. 월드컵의 의미를 떠나서, 그의 동료들이 받은 군면제 혜택을 받지 못했다. 결국 그는 상무에서 뛰고있다.
2005년 3월, 2004년 아시안 컵을 통해 그가 할 수 있는 일을, 4경기 4골을 통해 보여주었다. 이동국은 단지 중요한 골을 넣어주는 선수로 명성이 있다. 그의 중국에서의 활약은 그가 헤딩과 세트플레이로도 골을 넣을 수 있다는 것을 증명하으로써 주목받았다. 그는 유럽으로 돌아가서 성공하기를 소망한다.
심심해서 대충 해석 -_-;;
그리고 지금 프리미어 에버튼FC에서 뛰고 있는 중국의 리 티에 선수도 여전히 이동국 선수를 두려운 존재로 인식한다고 하네요 서형욱 해설위원한테 이동국이 무서운 선수라고 했대요 정말 좋은 선수인데 군대가서 안타깝다고
믿을게 못되는군요... 삼수리가 없다니 ㅋ
마지막 부분이 "이동국은 성공을 거둘 수 있을 것입니다" 입니다 ^ ^