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Hidden Hero: King's story in the British national team, why is he always underestimated?
In the history of British football, many players have become the focus of their outstanding performance, but one player is always underestimated under the bright stars, and he is Ledley King.Not only is a loyal member of Tottenham Hotspur, he has also attracted much attention for his career with a plagued knee injury and his extraordinary performance on the court.
Early Career
Born in Bow, London in 1980, King started his early football career with Senrab F.C. and he also had excellent performances on the Tower Hamlets team.In 1996, King joined Tottenham's youth training system and quickly showed his extraordinary talents.His on-field style and intuition are often compared to the great British football center back Bobby Moore.
Club Career
1999-2001
King's debut was in May 1999, with Liverpool, and the match ended 2:3.With his outstanding performance again, King established his position as the regular pick in the match between Tottenham and Liverpool in November 2000.His performance in the midfield was impressive in that game.King scored his first goal in a lightning 10 seconds in December 2000, setting the record for the fastest goal in the Premier League, which was not broken until 2019.
2006-2012
King's career was plagued by severe knee injuries over the next few years.His injuries have left him with only one game a week, and to stay in shape, he has to train on his own without training with other players often.His former manager Harry Redknapp once praised him as an "absolute monster" and he was able to meet the Premier League even under such restrictions.Even so, King's performance on the court was able to easily suppress his opponent.This makes him still regarded as one of the best defenders in the league despite failing to compete as he wishes.
International Career
King's English national team career is also ups and downs.His first appearance was in a friendly match against Italy in 2002, and then played for the national team in the 2004 European Cup.Despite the troubles of injury that he missed international games many times, King still played with the team in the 2010 World Cup and started in his first game against the United States.
Coaching Career and Future
King did not stay away from football after retirement.He was appointed as an assistant coach for Tottenham in 2020 and works with renowned coach Jose Mourinho and other coaching teams to bring out his experience and insights.However, after Mourinho was fired, King returned to his role as ambassador and continued to support the team he loved behind the scenes.
"Kim is the best defender I have ever fought, the only one who can successfully clear the siege without a foul."
King's career is not just a stack of achievements, but also a true interpretation of patience, perseverance and dedication.Although underestimated and overlooked by many players and administrators, King plays an increasingly important role in educating young players and inspires teenagers with his own experiences, telling them that they can reach a glorious peak even in the face of adversity.
"My love for football has never faded, even if I am no longer a professional player."
However, the influence of this underrated hero in the football world cannot be underestimated.Can his story arouse people's rethinking of the heroes who are silently dedicated behind their backs?
