Meet Koo Young Hoe: The first Korean-born NFL player in 30 years

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South Korean-born Koo Young Hoe has been signed to the Los Angeles Chargers as the team’s kicker.

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Koo Young Hoe used to play soccer in Korea before coming to America, where he decided to give American football a try.

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He came to America at the age of 12 but struggled to adapt to the culture and the language.

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Through sports, he was able to overcome the language and cultural barriers as he played for his school’s football team.

While playing at his school, a video of him performing a trick shot went viral as it showcased his exceptional skills.

#TBT pic.twitter.com/lpsIsZ3XEK

— Younghoe Koo (@YounghoeKoo) December 1, 2016

Now, he’s signed to the Los Angeles Chargers, and is the fourth ever Korean-born NFL player, alongside John Lee (St. Louis Cardinals), Hines Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers), and Kyle Love (Carolina Panthers).

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We look forward to seeing his games during NFL season!

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Source: Yahoo Sports

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