Byun Byung-joo

Byun Byung-joo (; or ; born 26 April 1961) is a former South Korean football player.

International career Byun played for the South Korea national football team at the 1986 and 1990 FIFA World Cups. South Korea failed to win a match at either edition of the World Cup. He later expressed deep regret over hitting Bulgaria's goalpost with a crucial shot, which could have secured South Korea's first-ever World Cup victory had it been successful.

Byun scored South Korea's second goal when his team defeated Saudi Arabia 2–0 in the 1986 Asian Games final.

Style of play Nicknamed the "Bullet" in South Korea, Byun showed fast dribbles and accurate crosses. He was an important winger for South Korea at the time, although he was criticised for his monotonous style.

Career statistics Club

International

Results list South Korea's goal tally first.

Honours Yonsei University Korean President's Cup: 1980

Daewoo Royals K League 1: 1984, 1987 Korean National Championship: 1989 Korean League Cup runner-up: 1986 Asian Club Championship: 1985–86 Afro-Asian Club Championship: 1986

South Korea Asian Games: 1986 Afro-Asian Cup of Nations: 1987 AFC Asian Cup runner-up: 1988 Dynasty Cup: 1990

Individual Korean FA Best XI: 1981 AFC Asian Cup Team of the Tournament: 1988