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{{short description|South Korean footballer (born 1976)}}
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{{Infobox football biography
|           name = Ahn Jung-hwan
|       fullname = <!--if differs from name-->
|     birth_name = <!--if differs from fullname-->
|          image = File:Ahn Jung-hwan in November 2021.png
|        caption = Ahn in November 2021
|     birth_date = {{birth date and age|1976|1|27|df=y}}
|    birth_place = [[Paju]], South Korea
|         height = {{convert|1.77|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
|    currentclub = 
|     clubnumber = 
|       position = [[Midfielder#Attacking midfielder|Attacking midfielder]], [[Forward (association football)#Striker|striker]]
| youthyears1 = ?–1990 | youthclubs1 = Namseoul Middle School
| youthyears2 = 1991–1993 | youthclubs2 = {{ill|Seoul Technical High School|ko|서울공업고등학교 축구부|display=1}}
| collegeyears1 = 1994–1997 | college1 = {{ill|Ajou University|ko|아주대학교 축구부|display=1}}
| years1 = 1998–2002 | clubs1 = [[Busan IPark|Busan Daewoo Royals]]
| caps1 = 54 | goals1 = 27
| years2 = 2000–2002 | clubs2 = → [[A.C. Perugia Calcio|Perugia]] (loan)
| caps2 = 30 | goals2 = 5
| years3 = 2002–2003 | clubs3 = [[Shimizu S-Pulse]]         | caps3 = 38 | goals3 = 14
| years4 = 2004–2005 | clubs4 = [[Yokohama F. Marinos]]     | caps4 = 34 | goals4 = 16
| years5 = 2005–2006 | clubs5 = [[FC Metz|Metz]]            | caps5 = 16 | goals5 = 2
| years6 = 2006      | clubs6 = [[MSV Duisburg]]            | caps6 = 12 | goals6 = 2
| years7 = 2007      | clubs7 = [[Suwon Samsung Bluewings]] | caps7 = 15 | goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2008      | clubs8 = [[Busan IPark]]             | caps8 = 19 | goals8 = 4
| years9 = 2009–2011 | clubs9 = [[Dalian Shide]]            | caps9 = 65 | goals9 = 18
| totalcaps = 283 | totalgoals = 88
| nationalyears1 = 1994
| nationalteam1 = [[South Korea national under-20 football team|South Korea U20]]
| nationalyears2 = 1997
| nationalteam2 = [[South Korea national football B team|South Korea B]]
| nationalyears3 = 1997–2010
| nationalteam3 = [[South Korea national football team|South Korea]]
| nationalcaps1 = 4  | nationalgoals1 = 2
| nationalcaps2 =    | nationalgoals2 = 
| nationalcaps3 = 71 | nationalgoals3 = 17
|medaltemplates=
{{MedalCountry | {{KOR}} }}
{{MedalSport  | Men's [[Association football|football]]}}
{{MedalCompetition | [[Universiade|Summer Universiade]]}}
{{MedalSilver| [[1997 Summer Universiade|1997 Sicily]]<ref name="Universiade">{{cite web |url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesf/fisu97.html |title=Universiade 1997 |date=9 October 2004 |website=[[RSSSF]] |access-date=13 July 2019}}</ref> | }}
{{MedalCompetition | [[EAFF E-1 Football Championship|EAFF Championship]]}}
{{MedalGold  | [[2003 East Asian Football Championship|2003 Japan]] | }}
{{MedalCompetition | [[East Asian Games]]}}
{{MedalGold  | [[1997 East Asian Games|1997 Busan]]<ref name="EAG">{{cite web |url=https://newslibrary.naver.com/viewer/index.nhn?articleId=1997043000209115004&editNo=45&printCount=1&publishDate=1997-04-30&officeId=00020&pageNo=15&printNo=23523&publishType=00010 |script-title=ko:한국 선수단 명단 |website=[[Naver]] |publisher=[[The Dong-A Ilbo]] |date=30 April 1997 |access-date=14 October 2020}}</ref> | }}
}}
{{Infobox Korean name/auto|hangul=%안정환|hanja=安貞桓}}

'''Ahn Jung-hwan''' ({{Korean|hangul=안정환}}, {{IPA|ko|ɐnd͡ʑʌŋɦwɐn}} or {{IPA|ko|ɐn|}} {{IPA|ko|t͡ɕʌŋɦwɐn|}}; born 27 January 1976) is a South Korean television personality and former professional [[Football player|footballer]]. A versatile forward known for his technical skills and [[Clutch (sports)|clutch]] goalscoring, Ahn represented South Korea at three [[FIFA World Cup]]s, notably scoring a [[golden goal]] against [[Italy national football team|Italy]] in [[2002 FIFA World Cup|2002]]. Following his retirement, Ahn transitioned into a successful career in broadcasting, becoming a popular football commentator and television host.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.entermedia.co.kr/news/news_view.html?idx=5250 |script-title=ko:안정환, 예능 대세가 된 데에는 그만한 이유가 있다 |last=Jung |first=Duk-hyun |date=28 February 2016 |publisher=EnterMedia |language=ko}}</ref> He is also recognised for his philanthropic endeavors.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003973943 |last=Kim |first=Jun-seok |script-title=ko:블핑 지수·안정환·강민경 등 유튜브 '수익 전액 기부'…★들의 '값진 플렉스'[종합] |trans-title=Blackpink Jisoo, Ahn Jung-hwan, Kang Min-kyung, etc. donated all profits from YouTube... Stars' "Valuable Flex" [Comprehensive] |publisher=[[Sports Chosun]] |website=[[Naver]] |date=February 22, 2023 |access-date=February 22, 2023 |language=ko}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Ahn Jung-hwan was raised in poverty by his grandmother after his father passed away, leaving his mother unable to care for him. Despite his grandmother's initial concerns, Ahn joined his elementary school's football team, drawn to the bread and milk they provided. He quickly discovered his talent for the sport and began to excel.<ref name="sportsg"/>

== University career ==
Ahn's exceptional skills in high school attracted numerous offers from universities, including prestigious institutions like [[Yonsei University]] and [[Korea University]]. However, Ahn ultimately chose [[Ajou University]] due to their enticing offer, which included a substantial signing bonus and a guaranteed draft pick by the professional team Busan Daewoo Royals (later [[Busan IPark]]) upon graduation. Additionally, Ajou University agreed to Ahn's condition of accepting his entire high school team, solidifying his decision.<ref name="kleague">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qChU0XkhV_Q |script-title=ko:[K리그 레전드SSUL] '판타지스타' 안정환편 |date=2020-06-12 |publisher=K League |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=YouTube}}</ref>

Ahn's presence at Ajou University ushered in a golden era for the team. A legendary moment occurred during the 1997 Autumn University Football League final against [[Hongik University]].<ref>{{Cite web |script-title=ko:[그 시절 그 학생선수] '영원한 판타지스타' 아주대학교 안정환 |url=https://m.post.naver.com/viewer/postView.naver?volumeNo=33877605&memberNo=1352526 |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=[[Naver]] |publisher=Korea University Sports Federation |language=ko}}</ref> Ahn, returning from Italy after participating in the [[1997 Summer Universiade|Summer Universiade]], arrived directly from the airport at the match during the second half with Ajou University trailing 2-1. Despite his exhaustion from the long flight, Ahn scored two goals and provided an assist, leading Ajou University to a dramatic victory.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1997-09-05 |script-title=ko:［축구／대학연맹전］아주대 ７분새 ４골…홍익제압 우승 |url=https://www.donga.com/news/Sports/article/all/19970905/7282265/1 |access-date=2024-06-25 |publisher=[[The Dong-A Ilbo]] |language=ko}}</ref> His consistently outstanding performance throughout his university years, including his contribution to Ajou University's championship victory, led to his signing with the Busan Daewoo Royals, where he quickly rose to prominence, becoming one of the [[K League Best XI]] in his debut year and winning the Most Valuable Player award in 1999.<ref name="sportsg">{{Cite web |first=Hyeon-hoe |last=Kim |date=2012-01-30 |script-title=ko:안정환, 화려함 뒤에 가려진 슬픈 이야기 |url=http://www.sports-g.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=838 |access-date=2024-06-25 |publisher=Sports-G |language=ko}}</ref>

== Club career ==
=== Busan Daewoo Royals ===
In 1998, Ahn started his professional career at [[K League]] club [[Busan IPark|Busan Daewoo Royals]]. He was selected as one of the [[K League Best XI]] that year after showing great performance as soon as he went there.<ref name="98KLeague" /> The next year, in 1999, he was named the [[K League MVP Award|K League Most Valuable Player]] by leading his team to finish as runners-up in the K League.<ref name="99KLeague" />

==== Loan to Perugia ====
In 2000, Ahn joined [[A.C. Perugia Calcio|Perugia]] on loan, becoming the first South Korean footballer to play in Italy's [[Serie A]]. Despite facing challenges integrating into the team due to racist remarks from teammate [[Marco Materazzi]] and limited playing time,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-01-16 |title=South Korea World Cup hero Ahn Jung-Hwan recalls racist slurs during time with Perugia in Italy |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/serie-a/9805183/South-Korea-World-Cup-hero-Ahn-Jung-Hwan-recalls-racist-slurs-during-time-with-Perugia-in-Italy.html |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=The Telegraph |language=en}}</ref> Ahn made 30 appearances including 13 starts and scored five goals over two seasons.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://fbref.com/en/players/6f10c5f4/Ahn-Jung-hwan |title=Ahn Jung-hwan |publisher=FBref |access-date=2024-06-25}}</ref>

His time at Perugia was marked by his performance at the [[2002 FIFA World Cup]], where he scored a crucial golden goal in the round of 16 against Italy, leading to their elimination. The following day, Perugia's owner [[Luciano Gaucci]] controversially terminated Ahn's contract, citing his goal as the reason and making xenophobic remarks about Ahn and the Korean nation. This decision was widely condemned as discriminatory and sparked a global outcry.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bandini |first=Nicky |date=2018-05-21 |title=World Cup stunning moments: Italy shocked by South Korea in 2002 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/01/world-cup-25-stunning-moments-italy-south-korea |access-date=2024-06-25 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://talksport.com/football/1106357/weird-reasons-footballer-sacked-list/ |title=Weirdest reasons footballers have been sacked including farting in the changing rooms, mud-wrestling and defecating in the woods |publisher=Talksport |date=2023-12-20 |access-date=2024-06-26}}</ref>

Gaucci later retracted his decision and approved an option to sign Ahn on a permanent basis, but Ahn had a legal dispute with the club after refusing it. After FIFA intervened, Ahn was required to pay Perugia a compensation fee, which he did with the help of a Japanese entertainment company. This incident led to Ahn spending the next three years playing in the [[J1 League]] instead of big leagues in Europe.<ref name="sportsg"/>

=== Shimizu S-Pulse ===
In 2002, following a legal dispute with Perugia, Ahn joined [[Shimizu S-Pulse]] in the J1 League. Despite the circumstances surrounding his transfer, he quickly adapted to Japanese football, scoring 7 goals in 16 appearances during his first season, including matches in the [[J.League Cup]], [[Emperor's Cup]], and [[AFC Champions League]] qualifiers.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N0311345755 |script-title=ko:안정환, 유럽행 초읽기로 여유 가득 |publisher=[[Seoul Broadcasting System]] |language=ko |date=2002-12-27 |access-date=2024-06-26}}</ref> He continued to maintain his form in the 2003 season, becoming the club's top scorer with 11 goals in 28 league appearances.<ref>{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629105627/http://www.j-league.or.jp/data/view.php?d=j1s&t=score&s=15&y=2003&l=E |url=http://www.j-league.or.jp/data/view.php?d=j1s&t=score&s=15&y=2003&l=E |title=Scorers - 2003 J.League Division 1 2nd Stage [sec.15] |publisher=J.League |archive-date=2011-06-29 |access-date=2024-06-26}}</ref>

=== Yokohama F. Marinos ===
In 2004, Ahn transferred to [[Yokohama F. Marinos]], the reigning J1 League champions. He quickly established himself as a key player, leading Yokohama to win the first stage.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.ilyoseoul.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=51016 |script-title=ko:"안정환 팀 MVP" 일축구사이트 설문 1위 |language=ko |publisher=Ilyo Seoul |date=2004-07-15 |access-date=2024-06-26}}</ref> Although his performance was not continued in the second half of the season due to a mid-season injury,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2004/07/08/2004070870165.html |script-title=ko:안정환ㆍ구보, 요코하마 간판 투톱 나란히 부상 |language=ko |publisher=[[The Chosun Ilbo]] |date=2004-07-08 |access-date=2024-06-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2004/10/27/2004102770201.html |script-title=ko:안정환·유상철…'굿바이 요코하마'? |language=ko |publisher=[[The Chosun Ilbo]] |date=2004-10-27 |access-date=2024-06-26}}</ref> he became the team's top scorer with 12 goals in 25 league appearances.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.j-league.or.jp/data/view.php?d=j1s&t=score&s=15&y=2004&l=E |title=Scorers - 2004 J.League Division 1 2nd Stage [15th Sec] |access-date=17 April 2010 |publisher=J.League |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629105355/http://www.j-league.or.jp/data/view.php?d=j1s&t=score&s=15&y=2004&l=E |archive-date=2011-06-29 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Yokohama secured back-to-back league titles by defeating second stage champions [[Urawa Red Diamonds]] in the championship play-offs after his contribution.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N0311696506 |script-title=ko:요코하마, J리그 2연패 |publisher=[[Seoul Broadcasting System]] |language=ko |date=2004-12-12 |access-date=2024-06-26}}</ref>

In 2005, Ahn continuously showed his impressive form, scoring four goals in nine appearances before receiving an offer from [[Ligue 1]] club [[FC Metz|Metz]].

=== Metz ===
In July 2005, Ahn signed a one-year contract with Metz in the Ligue 1. Another J1 League club [[Nagoya Grampus]] offered about four times more salary than Metz, but he chose to return to Europe. However, he underperformed at Metz, scoring only 2 goals in 16 league matches. Metz struggled throughout the season, eventually facing relegation even after Ahn left the club in winter.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.besteleven.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=32900 |script-title=ko:B11인터뷰 - 안정환 |publisher=Best Eleven |language=ko |date=2012-03-07 |access-date=2024-06-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.pressian.com/pages/articles/78477 |script-title=ko:안정환, 獨 뒤스부르크 입단…'팀 득점력 높여라' |language=ko |publisher=[[Pressian]] |date=2006-01-24 |access-date=2024-06-26}}</ref>

=== MSV Duisburg ===
[[File:Ahn Jung-hwan.JPG|thumb|right|Ahn with MSV Duisburg in 2006]]
In January 2006, [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] invited Ahn to a tryout for them, but Ahn refused their offer in order to request a definite deal.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/blackburn_rovers/4618596.stm |title=Blackburn cancel Korean's trial |publisher=BBC Sport |date=2006-01-18 |access-date=2024-06-26}}</ref> In February, he secured a 17-month deal with [[Bundesliga]] club [[MSV Duisburg]]. He aimed to acclimate to the environment of Germany, the host country of the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]], ahead of the tournament.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.zum.com/articles/27744819 |website=Zum |publisher=Sports Seoul |script-title=ko:'마리텔' 안정환, 독일 뒤스부르크 원래 가기 싫었다…왜? |language=ko |date=4 January 2016 |access-date=27 April 2020}}</ref> He scored two goals in 12 outings, and Duisburg was relegated to the [[2. Bundesliga]]. He was interested in a move to [[Heart of Midlothian F.C.|Heart of Midlothian]] of the [[Scottish Premier League]] after the end of the season, but it fell through.<ref>{{cite news |title=Jung-Hwan set to wait for Hearts |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/5003960.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date= 16 May 2006 | access-date = 3 June 2012}}</ref> Released by Duisburg in August, he returned to South Korea.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.kicker.de/msv-loest-vertrag-mit-ahn-354363/artikel |title=MSV löst Vertrag mit Ahn |publisher=kicker |language=de |date=2006-08-31 |access-date=2024-06-26}}</ref>

=== Suwon Samsung Bluewings ===
In January 2007, Ahn joined K League club [[Suwon Samsung Bluewings]] on a one-year deal. He initially showed promise, scoring a hat-trick in a [[2007 Korean League Cup|League Cup]] match against [[Daejeon Hana Citizen|Daejeon Citizen]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sports.news.naver.com/kfootball/news/read.nhn?oid=109&aid=0000065925 |script-title=ko:'안정환 해트트릭' 수원, 4골로 대전 '초토화' |date=14 March 2007 |publisher={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}} |access-date=13 July 2019 |language=ko}}</ref> However, his performance declined, and he was left out of the national team for the [[2007 AFC Asian Cup]].<ref name="07ac">{{cite news |url=https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do?ncd=1373935 |script-title=ko:아시안컵, 이동국 '발탁'·안정환 '탈락' |language=ko |publisher=[[Korean Broadcasting System]] |date=2007-06-16 |access-date=2024-06-26}}</ref>
 
While playing for the reserve team in a [[R League]] match to regain his ability, Ahn tried to get into the stand after being verbally abused by [[FC Seoul]] fans. He was consecutively ejected from the match and had to pay a fine.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.etoday.co.kr/news/view/1263709 |script-title=ko:'테리우스' 안정환, 관중석에 난입 동영상 보니…"가족 욕해 참을 수 없었다" |language=ko |publisher=Etoday |date=2016-01-04 |access-date=2024-06-26}}</ref>

Ahn's stint at Suwon was ultimately underwhelming, scoring 5 goals without a league goal in 25 appearances. He left the club at the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.khan.co.kr/sports/football/article/200711011812201 |script-title=ko:안정환, 갈곳은… 올시즌 25경기 5골 초라한 성적표 |publisher=[[Kyunghyang Shinmun]] |language=ko |date=2007-11-01 |access-date=2024-06-26}}</ref>

=== Return to Busan ===
In 2008, Ahn returned to his former club, now known as [[Busan IPark]]. His performance at Busan was statistically not outstanding, but set an example for his teammates.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20081103030200007 |script-title=ko:<프로축구> 부산 "안정환과 재계약하겠다" |language=ko |publisher=[[Yonhap News Agency]] |date=2008-11-03 |access-date=2024-06-27 |newspaper=[[Yonhap News Agency]] |author1=박성민 }}</ref> Busan offered him a contract extension including the best treatment in the team after the season,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://sports.news.nate.com/view/20081223n07661 |script-title=ko:'최고 대우 제시' 부산, "안정환 측 반응이 없다" |language=ko |website=[[Nate (web portal)|Nate]] |publisher={{ill|Osen (newspaper)|ko|OSEN|lt=OSEN}} |date=2008-12-23 |access-date=2024-06-27}}</ref> but he looked forward to playing in one of foreign leagues, especially the [[Major League Soccer]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://m.sportsworldi.com/view/20090129004817 |script-title=ko:안정환, 미국행 불씨… 시애틀 사운더스 영입관심 |language=ko |publisher=Sports World |date=2009-01-29 |access-date=2024-06-27 |newspaper=스포츠월드 }}</ref>

=== Dalian Shide ===
[[File : Ahn Jung-Hwan in 2009.JPG|thumb|Ahn with [[Dalian Shide]] in 2009]]
On 20 March 2009, Ahn joined [[Chinese Super League]] side [[Dalian Shide F.C.|Dalian Shide]] on a seven-month contract until the end of the 2009 season.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1000563862 |script-title=ko:안정환, 다롄서도 '특급대우'…연봉 30만달러 |language=ko |publisher=[[Yonhap News Agency]] |website=[[Seoul Broadcasting System]] |date=2009-03-22 |access-date=2024-06-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp?arcid=0921229797 |script-title=ko:안정환, 다롄 스더로 이적 |language=ko |publisher=[[Kukmin Ilbo]] |date=2009-03-20 |access-date=2024-06-27}}</ref> Quickly attracted to Ahn's performance, Dalian executives extended his contract for another year in less than three months.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.kyongbuk.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=267753 |script-title=ko:안정환, 다롄과 계약 연장 |language=ko |publisher={{ill|Kyongbuk Ilbo|ko|경북일보}} |date=2009-06-11 |access-date=2024-06-27}}</ref> Despite his old age, he played a key role in Dalian's attack, becoming the team's top scorer in 2009 and 2010.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://new.qq.com/rain/a/20240131A00ZVE00 |title=安贞焕大连实德生涯全记录-1！凭借中超出色发挥，出战2010年世界杯！12年前今天，安贞焕正式宣布退役！ |language=zh |publisher=Tencent |date=2024-01-31 |access-date=2024-06-27}}</ref><ref name="tencent">{{cite news |url=https://new.qq.com/rain/a/20240201A04G5T00 |title=安贞焕大连实德生涯全记录-2，2次获队内最佳射手，2011年告别中超 |language=zh |publisher=Tencent |date=2024-02-01 |access-date=2024-06-27}}</ref> Especially, Dalian reached fourth place in the league standing with three matches left of the [[2010 Chinese Super League|2010 season]], approaching an [[AFC Champions League]] berth under his influence. However, a knee injury sidelined him for the last matches, and his team finished sixth after failing to earn any victories during his absence.<ref name="tencent"/><ref>{{cite news |url=https://m.sports.naver.com/general/article/117/0002101376 |script-title=ko:안정환은 '시즌 아웃'…소속팀은 챔스 티켓 '무산 위기' |publisher={{ill|MyDaily|ko|마이데일리}} |website=[[Naver]] |language=ko |date=2010-10-28 |access-date=2024-06-27}}</ref>

Ahn re-signed with Dalian for the 2011 season, but his prime was finished that year. On 29 October 2011, he wore the captain's armband in his last match at Dalian, and bade farewell to Dalian fans at half-time of the match.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.163.com/dy/article/GABO21JC05528PBX.html |title=「足球城回忆」安贞焕：将大连视为第二故乡的"指环王" |publisher=NetEase |language=zh |date=2021-05-21 |access-date=2024-06-27}}</ref> He announced his retirement as a player in January 2012.<ref name="retirement">{{cite news |url=https://www.idomin.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=370344 |script-title=ko:안정환 내일 은퇴 발표 |language=ko |publisher=Gyeongnam Domin Ilbo |date=2012-01-30 |access-date=2024-06-27}}</ref>

== International career ==
=== Early career ===
In 1994, Ahn was selected for the [[South Korea national under-20 football team|South Korean under-20 team]] for the [[1994 AFC Youth Championship|AFC Youth Championship]].<ref name="kfa"/> About three years later, on 23 April 1997, he made his senior international debut in a 2–0 friendly win over [[China national football team|China]].<ref name="kfa"/> He also played for the [[South Korea national football B team|South Korean Universiade team]] in the [[Football at the 1997 Summer Universiade|1997 Summer Universiade]] in August, winning a silver medal.<ref name="Universiade"/>

=== 2002 World Cup ===
Ahn took charge of South Korea's striker position with [[Hwang Sun-hong]] in rotation at the [[2002 FIFA World Cup]]. Despite initial doubts from national team manager [[Guus Hiddink]], Ahn gained the manager's trust in pre-tournament friendlies. Especially in a 4–1 win over [[Scotland national football team|Scotland]], he destroyed the opponents by having two goals and an assist.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do?ncd=1013119 |script-title=ko:한국 대표팀, 스코틀랜드 4-1로 제압 |language=ko |publisher=[[Korean Broadcasting System]] |date=2002-05-16 |access-date=2024-06-29}}</ref>

In the second group stage match against the [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]], Ahn scored an equaliser which saved his team from defeat.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2002/jun/10/minutebyminute.worldcupfootball2002 |title=South Korea 1 - 1 USA |work=The Guardian |date=2002-06-10 |access-date=2024-06-28}}</ref> In the Round of 16 match against [[Italy national football team|Italy]], he missed an early penalty, but later scored a dramatic golden goal in extra time, securing South Korea's historic advancement to the quarter-finals. This goal is considered one of the most iconic moments in World Cup and South Korean football.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.goal.com/en-qa/lists/world-cup-most-iconic-moments-ever/blt52ffe55c6723b68b#csb2ccdd98ad17e2d3 |title=From the Hand of God to the head of Zidane - The World Cup's most iconic moments ever |website=Goal.com |date=2022-11-19 |access-date=2024-06-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.fifa.com/ko/articles/fwc-south-korea-fifa-world-cup-top-5-moments-240322 |script-title=ko:대한민국 축구 대표팀 월드컵 최고의 순간 TOP 5 |language=ko |publisher=FIFA |date=2022-03-24 |access-date=2024-06-28}}</ref> In the third place match against [[Turkey national football team|Turkey]], his shot hit the opponents' net, but was not recognised as a goal by an offside call.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2002/jun/29/worldcupfootball2002.sport8 |title=South Korea 2 - 3 Turkey |work=The Guardian |date=2002-06-29 |access-date=2024-06-28}}</ref> He was shortlisted for the All-Star Team by his contribution to South Korea's top-four finish.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofmalta.com/article/four-south-koreans-in-fifa-all-star-short-list.172441 |title=Four South Koreans in FIFA All-star short-list |publisher=Times of Malta |date=2002-06-25 |access-date=2024-06-29}}</ref>

<blockquote>"Ahn is the same type of striker as [[Romário]] or [[Raúl (footballer)|Raúl]]. They can completely omit a certain phase of the game. On the bench, you will rotate every other player, but toward this type of player, you will sometimes feel he can just turn the game upside down." – Guus Hiddink, in an interview with football magazine ''De VoetbalTrainer''<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.voetbaltrainer.nl/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Hiddink.pdf |title=Guus Hiddink |publisher=De VoetbalTrainer |language=nl |page=36 |quote=Ahn is zo'n type spits als Romario of Raúl. Ze kunnen in een bepaalde fase van de wedstrijd helemaal wegvallen. Elke andere speler zou je wisselen, maar bij dat type speler voel je soms op de bank dat hij zomaar de wedstrijd op z'n kop kan zetten. |access-date=2024-06-28}}</ref></blockquote>

=== 2004 Asian Cup ===
Ahn scored a goal in a 3–1 victory over [[Hong Kong national football team|Hong Kong]], while helping South Korea win the [[2003 East Asian Football Championship|inaugural EAFF Championship]] in 2003.<ref name="kfa"/> His reputation in South Korea at the time was transcendental. He was undergoing basic military training instead of mandatory military service, from which he was specially exempt by an outcome at the 2002 World Cup, but exceptionally got a vacation in the middle of the training to play a friendly against [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.nate.com/view/20240224n01137 |script-title=ko:군면제 안정환, 고작 4주훈련 중 휴가까지 "국민청원 때문" 해명(선넘패)[결정적장면] |language=ko |website=[[Nate (web portal)|Nate]] |publisher=Newsen |date=2024-02-24 |access-date=2024-06-29}}</ref>

On the other hand, Ahn had less opportunity to play at the [[AFC Asian Cup]]. He was not called up for the [[2000 AFC Asian Cup|2000]] and [[2007 AFC Asian Cup|2007 tournaments]] due to his slumps at clubs.<ref name="07ac"/><ref>{{cite news |url=https://m.sports.naver.com/general/article/005/0000024574 |script-title=ko:안정환 '몸싸움 기피' 현지언론서 혹평 |publisher=[[Kukmin Ilbo]] |website=[[Naver]] |date=2000-10-05 |access-date=2024-06-29}}</ref> At the [[2004 AFC Asian Cup|2004 tournament]], his first and last Asian Cup, he played as a substitute in three subsequent matches after showing a lethargic harmony with [[Jo Bonfrère]]'s first-choice striker [[Lee Dong-gook]] in the first match. Despite his limited playing time, he scored against the [[United Arab Emirates national football team|United Arab Emirates]] and [[Kuwait national football team|Kuwait]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://m.sports.naver.com/general/article/076/0000007916 |script-title=ko:안정환 '특별관리 대상'...본프레레 감독 "더 크게 쓰려고..." |language=ko |publisher=[[Sports Chosun]] |website=[[Naver]] |date=2004-07-30 |access-date=2024-06-29}}</ref>

=== 2006 World Cup ===
Ahn played as a substitute for South Korea in three group stage matches at the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]]. In the opening match against [[Togo national football team|Togo]], he was named the official Man of the Match by scoring the winning goal, which brought South Korea's precious victory.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2006/4852752.stm |title=South Korea 2-1 Togo |publisher=BBC Sport |date=2006-06-13 |access-date=2024-06-30}}</ref> He also became Asia's all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history with three goals.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/fifa_world_cup/news/honda_leads_asia%E2%80%99s_top_scorers.html |title=Honda leads Asia's top scorers |publisher=AFC |date=2018-06-25 |access-date=2024-06-30}}</ref> Despite his contribution, South Korea failed to progress beyond the group stage, finishing third in their group.

=== Retirement ===
Ahn was no longer South Korea's key player after the 2006 World Cup, but was selected for the national team for the [[2010 FIFA World Cup]] due to his experiences as a veteran.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/sports/4715340 |script-title=ko:이동국·안정환 허정무호 탔다 |language=ko |publisher=[[Maeil Business Newspaper]] |date=2010-04-30 |access-date=2024-06-30}}</ref> 
However, he did not play in any matches at the 2010 World Cup until South Korea was eliminated by [[Uruguay national football team|Uruguay]] in the Round of 16. In an interview after 10 years, then manager [[Huh Jung-moo]] revealed he really wanted to use Ahn in the middle of the match against Uruguay, but finally chose Lee Dong-gook as a substitute after judging that Ahn's physical condition was not recovered.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://sports.news.nate.com/view/20200717n02777 |script-title=ko:[나의 A-스토리]허정무-②아! 우루과이전…(Feat.'캡틴' 박지성-'슈팅' 이동국) |language=ko |publisher=SPOTV News |website=[[Nate (web portal)|Nate]] |date=2020-07-17 |access-date=2024-06-30}}</ref>

Ahn announced his retirement as a player on 31 January 2012.<ref name="retirement"/> He had a retirement ceremony at half-time in a World Cup qualifier against Kuwait on 29 February.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1001100230 |script-title=ko:[영상] 축구화 벗는 안정환…화려한 은퇴식 |publisher=[[Seoul Broadcasting System]] |date=2012-02-29 |access-date=2024-06-30}}</ref>

== Style of play ==
Ahn's technical gifts for passing, dribbling and shooting based on two-footed ability could deploy him in any attacking position,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://kid.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2002/06/12/2002061200009.html |script-title=ko:안정환 "왼발슛으로 16강 축포 쏜다" |language=ko |publisher=[[The Chosun Ilbo]] |date=2002-06-12 |access-date=2024-07-01}}</ref> and led him to be called the "[[Playmaker#Advanced playmakers|fantasista]]" in South Korea.<ref name="kleague"/> He looked comfortable when playing as an [[Midfielder#Attacking midfielder|attacking midfielder]],<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2001/08/22/2001082270114.html |script-title=ko:안정환-나카타 '10번 대결' |language=ko |publisher=[[The Chosun Ilbo]] |date=2001-08-22 |access-date=2024-07-01}}</ref> but also could play as a [[Forward (association football)#Winger|winger]] or [[Forward (association football)#Striker|striker]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.ksilbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=9487 |script-title=ko:[월드컵]안정환, 스트라이커 재능도 탁월 |language=ko |publisher=Kyungsang Ilbo |date=2002-05-17 |access-date=2024-07-01}}</ref> However, he had some drawbacks such as lack of  physical strength and defensive contribution.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.kbs.co.kr/news/pc/view/view.do?ncd=323922 |script-title=ko:안정환, 꽃미남 공격수 |language=ko |publisher=[[Korean Broadcasting System]] |date=2002-05-23 |access-date=2024-07-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-21 |title=Soccer's wildest stories: How one World Cup goal made Ahn Jung-hwan a South Korean icon - and got him sacked |url=https://www.goal.com/en/lists/soccers-wildest-stories-world-cup-goal-ahn-jung-hwan-south-korea-sacked/blt3dfe359f41240c57 |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=Goal.com |language=en}}</ref>

<blockquote>"Ahn was a rare type of player in our country. His skills were impossible for me, and were not behind European players. He showed Korean players also can play technical football." – [[Park Ji-sung]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://m.sports.chosun.com/news/2016-05-18/201605190100139160009690 |script-title=ko:'축구영웅' 박지성 "안정환, 한국에서 나오기 힘든 유형의 선수" |language=ko |publisher=[[Sports Chosun]] |date=2016-05-18 |access-date=2024-07-01}}</ref></blockquote>

== After retirement ==
After retiring from professional football, Ahn has usually worked as a television personality. He is considered one of the most successful athletes-turned-comedians in South Korea, alongside [[Kang Ho-dong]] and [[Seo Jang-hoon]].<ref>{{Cite web |script-title=ko:"전설들이 모였다" 예능 대세로 떠오르는 레전드 스포츠 스타들 |url=https://m.post.naver.com/viewer/postView.naver?volumeNo=30746980&memberNo=27908841 |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=[[Naver]] |language=ko |publisher=jobsN |date=2021-02-18}}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on [[WP:KO/RS]]|date=February 2025}} His unaffected and sharp talking has attracted a lot of viewers.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.mk.co.kr/news/hot-issues/9817154 |script-title=ko:강호동, 예능계 안 왔으면 억울했을 스포츠 스타 1위…2위 서장훈·3위 안정환 |language=ko |publisher=Star Today |date=2021-04-05 |access-date=2024-07-02}}</ref> He also hosted some television shows including ''[[Please Take Care of My Refrigerator]]''.

Ahn has worked as a football commentator, and has provided live commentaries of South Korea's football matches broadcast by [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation]] since 2014.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://imnews.imbc.com/news/2023/enter/article/6529583_36161.html |script-title=ko:'축구 명가' MBC, 아시안게임 시청률 1위 행진 "안정환-김성주-서형욱 파워" |language=ko |publisher=[[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation]] |date=2023-09-30 |access-date=2024-07-02}}</ref>

In 2012, Ahn was appointed an honorary ambassador for the K League. He toured all 16 stadiums of K League clubs and invited his teammates at the 2002 World Cup to the [[K League All-Star Game]]. He was acclaimed for his enthusiastic publicity campaign.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.sports-g.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=744 |script-title=ko:올 시즌 K리그 최고의 영입, 안정환 |language=ko |publisher=Sports-G |date=2012-06-07 |access-date=2024-07-02}}</ref>

Ahn was one of the carriers of the Olympic flame at the opening of the [[2018 Winter Olympics]].<ref>{{cite web |date=10 February 2018 |script-title=ko:[올림픽] 이탈리아 언론, 안정환 성화 봉송에 관심 |url=https://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=104&oid=001&aid=0009877350 |access-date=13 July 2019 |publisher=[[Yonhap News Agency]] |language=ko}}</ref>

Ahn, who steadily volunteered his services and donations since becoming footballer, was appointed an honorary ambassador for [[Save the Children]] in 2019. Until 2023, he donated ₩300 million, the profits from his [[YouTube]] channel, to Save the Children and participated in various charity activities.<ref>{{cite web |date=2023-12-07 |script-title=ko:"16살에 1억 원 기부"... 안정환♥이혜원, 아들까지 전해지는 선한 영향력에 '대박' |url=https://www.autotribune.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=10959 |access-date=2024-06-25 |publisher=AutoTribune |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=2023-02-22 |script-title=ko:2년 동안 유튜브 운영하면서 모은 수익 '전액 기부'한 안정환...액수가 놀랍습니다 |url=https://www.insight.co.kr/news/430452 |access-date=2024-06-25 |publisher=Insight |language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=2023-02-22 |script-title=ko:1억원 후원 안정환, '세이브더칠드런 아너스클럽' 동참 |url=https://www.bokjitimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=34231 |access-date=2024-06-25 |publisher=Bokji Times |language=ko}}</ref>

In 2021, Ahn co-founded entertainment company "Moongchin Project".<ref>{{Cite web |script-title=ko:[공식] 김용만·김성주·안정환·정형돈 손잡고 콘텐츠 기획사 '뭉친프로젝트' 출발 |url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003802441 |access-date=2024-06-25 |website=[[Naver]] |publisher=[[Sports Chosun]] |language=ko}}</ref>

In October 2024, he participated in the Nexon Icon Match in Korea as a striker team.

==Personal life==
Ahn, who married former [[Miss Korea]] Lee Hye-won in 2001, has one daughter and one son. He was nicknamed ''[[The Lord of the Rings|The Lord of the Ring]]'' after kissing his wedding ring whenever he celebrated his goal, and his celebration became fashionable among South Koreans at the time.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.huffingtonpost.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=118916 |script-title=ko:"아내가 목걸이로 만들어 지금도 찬다" 한일월드컵에서 빼놓을 수 없는 '반지의 제왕' 안정환이 꼈던 반지의 행방 |language=ko |publisher=[[HuffPost]] |date=2022-05-30 |access-date=2024-07-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-KRTB-2468 |title=Lord of the Ring Retires |publisher=The Wall Street Journal |date=2012-01-31 |access-date=2024-07-03}}</ref>

Ahn is widely regarded as one of the most handsome footballers in South Korea.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sisarecord.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=10368 |script-title=ko:대한민국 축구대표팀 역대 꽃미남 계보 |language=ko |publisher=Sisarecord |date=2024-03-11 |access-date=2024-07-03}}</ref> Before his retirement, his face was frequently compared with South Korean actors and appeared in various television advertisements.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2016/01/04/2016010401198.html |script-title=ko:'마리텔' 안정환, 2002년 월드컵 후 회상 "화장품 광고 10년 했는데" |language=ko |publisher=[[The Chosun Ilbo]] |date=2016-01-04 |access-date=2024-07-03}}</ref>

==Career statistics==
===Club===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
|-
! rowspan=2 | Club
! rowspan=2 | Season
! colspan=3 | League
! colspan=2 | National cup
! colspan=2 | League cup
! colspan=2 | Continental
! colspan=2 | Total
|-
! Division
! Apps !! Goals
! Apps !! Goals
! Apps !! Goals
! Apps !! Goals
! Apps !! Goals
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[Busan IPark|Busan Daewoo Royals]]||[[1998 K League|1998]]||[[K League]]||17||5||0||0||16||8|| || ||33||13
|-
|[[1999 K League|1999]]||K League||24||14||1||0||10||7|| || ||35||21
|-
|[[2000 K League|2000]]||K League||13||8||0||0||7||2||colspan="2"|—||20||10
|-
!colspan=2|Total||54||27||1||0||33||17|| || ||88||44
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Perugia Calcio|Perugia]]||[[2000–01 Serie A|2000–01]]||[[Serie A]]||15||4||1||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan=2|—||16||4
|-
|[[2001–02 Serie A|2001–02]]||Serie A||15||1||2||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan=2|—||17||1
|-
!colspan=2|Total||30||5||3||0||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||33||5
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Shimizu S-Pulse]]||[[2002 Shimizu S-Pulse season|2002]]||[[J1 League]]||10||3||3||2||1||0||1||2||15||7
|-
|[[2003 Shimizu S-Pulse season|2003]]||J1 League||28||11||4||3||4||2||3||3||39||19
|-
!colspan=2|Total||38||14||7||5||5||2||4||5||54||26
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Yokohama F. Marinos]]||[[2004 Yokohama F. Marinos season|2004]]||J1 League||25||12||1||1||1||0||4||3||31||16
|-
|[[2005 Yokohama F. Marinos season|2005]]||J1 League||9||4||0||0||0||0||3||3||12||7
|-
!colspan=2|Total||34||16||1||1||1||0||7||6||43||23
|-
|[[FC Metz|Metz]]||[[2005–06 Ligue 1|2005–06]]||[[Ligue 1]]||16||2||0||0||0||0||colspan=2|—||16||2
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[MSV Duisburg]]||[[2005–06 Bundesliga|2005–06]]||[[Bundesliga]]||12||2||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||12||2
|-
|[[2006–07 2. Bundesliga|2006–07]]||[[2. Bundesliga]]||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||0||0
|-
! colspan=2 |Total||12||2||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||12||2
|-
|[[Suwon Samsung Bluewings]]||[[2007 K League|2007]]||K League||15||0||1||0||10||5||colspan="2"|—||26||5
|-
|Busan IPark||[[2008 K League|2008]]||K League||19||4||1||0||8||2||colspan="2"|—||28||6
|-
|rowspan="4"|[[Dalian Shide]]||[[2009 Chinese Super League|2009]]||[[Chinese Super League]]||26||6||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||26||6
|-
|[[2010 Chinese Super League|2010]]||Chinese Super League||24||10||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||24||10
|-
|[[2011 Chinese Super League|2011]]||Chinese Super League||15||2||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||15||2
|-
!colspan=2|Total||65||18||0||0||colspan="2"|—||colspan="2"|—||65||18
|-
! colspan=3 | Career total
!283||88||14||6||57||26||11||11||365||131
|}

===International===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year<ref name="kfa">{{cite web |url=https://www.kfa.or.kr/archive/player_record.php?search_val=%EC%95%88%EC%A0%95%ED%99%98 |title=Ahn Jung-hwan at Korea Football Association |publisher=KFA |access-date=13 July 2019 |language=ko}}</ref>
|-
!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
|-
|rowspan="11"|[[South Korea national football team|South Korea]]
|1997||3||0
|-
|1999||4||1
|-
|2000||5||1
|-
|2001||4||0
|-
|2002||13||5
|-
|2003||7||2
|-
|2004||15||5
|-
|2005||6||1
|-
|2006||8||2
|-
|2008||3||0
|-
|2010||3||0
|-
!colspan="2"|Career total!!71!!17
|-
|}

''Results list South Korea's goal tally first.''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of international goals scored by Ahn Jung-hwan
|-
! No. !! Date !! Venue 
!Cap!! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
|-
| {{center| 1}} || 12 June 1999 || [[Seoul]], South Korea 
|align="center"| 5 || {{fb|MEX}} || align="center"|1–1 || align="center"|1–1 || [[Korea Cup|1999 Korea Cup]]
|-
| {{center| 2}} || 20 December 2000 || [[Tokyo]], Japan 
|align="center"| 12 || {{fb|JPN}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|1–1 || [[Friendly match|Friendly]]
|-
|align="center"|3
| rowspan="2" |16 May 2002
| rowspan="2" |[[Busan]], South Korea
| align="center" rowspan="2" | 20
| rowspan="2" |{{fb|SCO}}
| align="center"|2–0
| align="center" rowspan="2" |4–1
| rowspan="2" |[[Friendly match|Friendly]]
|-
| {{center| 4}}|| align="center"|4–1
|-
| {{center| 5}}|| 10 June 2002 || [[Daegu]], South Korea 
|align="center"| 23 || {{fb|USA}} || align="center"|1–1 || align="center"|1–1 || [[2002 FIFA World Cup]]
|-
| {{center| 6}}|| 18 June 2002 || [[Daejeon]], South Korea 
|align="center"| 25 || {{fb|ITA}} || align="center"|2–1 || align="center"|2–1 {{aet}}|| [[2002 FIFA World Cup]]
|-
| {{center| 7}}|| 20 November 2002 || [[Seoul]], South Korea 
|align="center"| 29 || {{fb|BRA}} || align="center"|2–1 || align="center"|2–3 || [[Friendly match|Friendly]]
|-
| {{center| 8}}|| 31 May 2003 || [[Tokyo]], Japan 
|align="center"| 32 || {{fb|JPN}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|1–0 || [[Friendly match|Friendly]]
|-
| {{center| 9}}|| 4 December 2003 || Tokyo, Japan 
|align="center"| 34 || {{fb|HKG}} || align="center"|3–1 || align="center"|3–1 || [[East Asian Football Championship 2003|2003 EAFF Championship]]
|-
| align="center"|10
| rowspan="2" |14 February 2004
| rowspan="2" |[[Ulsan]] South Korea
| align="center" rowspan="2" | 37
| rowspan="2" |{{fb|OMA}}
| align="center"|3–0
| align="center" rowspan="2" |5–0
| rowspan="2" |[[Friendly match|Friendly]]
|-
| {{center| 11}}|| align="center"|4–0
|-
| {{center| 12}}|| 9 June 2004 || [[Daejeon]], South Korea 
|align="center"| 43 || {{fb|VIE}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|2–0 || [[2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)|2006 FIFA World Cup qualification]]
|-
| {{center| 13}}|| 23 July 2004 || [[Jinan]], China 
|align="center"| 46 || {{fb|UAE}} || align="center"|2–0 || align="center"|2–0 || [[2004 AFC Asian Cup]]
|-
| {{center| 14}}|| 27 July 2004 || [[Jinan]], China 
|align="center"| 47 || {{fb|KUW}} || align="center"|4–0 || align="center"|4–0 || [[2004 AFC Asian Cup]]
|-
| {{center| 15}}|| 12 November 2005 || [[Seoul]], South Korea 
|align="center"| 56 || {{fb|SWE}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|2–2 || [[Friendly match|Friendly]]
|-
| {{center| 16}} || 13 June 2006 || [[Frankfurt]], Germany 
|align="center"| 62 || {{fb|TOG}} || align="center"|2–1 || align="center"|2–1 || [[2006 FIFA World Cup]]
|-
| {{center| 17}} || 16 August 2006 || [[Taipei]], Republic of China 
|align="center"| 65 || {{fb|TPE}} || align="center"|1–0 || align="center"|3–0 || [[2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification]]
|}

==Filmography==
===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable"|Note(s)
! class="unsortable"|{{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
| 2013
| ''[[List of Law of the Jungle episodes#Himalayas|Law of the Jungle in Himalayas]]''
|Himself
|
|
|-
| 2014
| ''World Cup Special Drawing Dream''
|Himself (host)
|
|
|-
| 2014–2015
| ''[[Dad! Where Are We Going?]]''
|Himself
|
|
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Cheongchun FC Hungry Eleven]]''
|Himself
|
|
|-
| 2015
| ''Guide''
|Himself
|
|
|-
| 2015
| ''[[The Human Condition (TV series)|The Human Condition]]''
|Himself
|
|
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Future Diary (South Korean TV program)|Future Diary]]''
|Himself (host)
|
|
|-
| 2016–2019
| ''[[Please Take Care of My Refrigerator]]''
|Himself (host)
|
|
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Cook Representative]]''
|Himself (host)
|
|
|-
|2016–2017
|''[[My Little Television]]''
|Himself
|
|
|-
|2016–2018
|''[[Carefree Travellers]]''
|Himself (host)
|
|
|-
|2016–2017
|''[[Flower Crew]]''
|Himself
|
|
|-
| 2018
|''Creaking Heroes''
|Himself
|
|
|-
| 2018
|''[[1 Percent of Friendship]]''
|Himself (host)
|
|
|-
|2018–2019
|''[[Cool Kids (TV series)|Cool Kids]]''
|Himself
|
|
|-
|2019–2021
|''[[Let's Play Soccer]]''
|Himself
|
|
|-
|2020
|''[[4 Wheeled Restaurant|Will They Eat When Delivered?]]''
|Himself
|
|
|-
| 2020–2023
| ''Buddy into the Wild''
|Himself
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://entertain.v.daum.net/v/20210517140735078 |script-title=ko:안다행' 안정환 "제작진 입수, '이거 되겠다' 생각
|last= Han |first=Hae-sun |language=ko |date=17 May 2021 |access-date=18 May 2021 |work=[[Daum (web portal)|Daum]] |publisher={{ill|Star News (South Korean newspaper)|ko|스타뉴스|lt=Star News}}}}</ref>
|-
|2021
|''[[Let's Play Basketball]]''
|Himself
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |script-title=ko:[뭉쳐야 쏜다] 출연진 소개 |url=https://tv.jtbc.joins.com/cast/pr10011288 |access-date=11 February 2021 |publisher=[[JTBC]] |language=ko}}</ref>
|-
| 2021
| ''[[National Bang Bang Cook Cook]]''
|Himself
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sun |first=Jin-ah |script-title=ko:차태현·장혁·이상엽·현주엽·안정환·김태균, '전국방방쿡쿡' 출연 확정(공식) |url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=410&aid=0000768162 |website=[[Naver]] |publisher=MK Sports |date=10 March 2021 |access-date=10 March 2020 |language=ko}}</ref>
|-
| 2021
| ''Lanson Marketplace''
|Himself
|
| <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0000906420 |script-title=ko:랜선장터' 장윤정·안정환·홍현희·김동현, MC 발탁…6월 첫방송 [공식]
|last= Jeon |first=Hyo-jin |language=ko |date=28 April 2021 |access-date=28 April 2021 |work=[[Naver]] |publisher=Sports Donga}}</ref>
|-
| 2021
| ''Why Is Classical 2''
|Himself (host)
|
| <ref>{{cite news |last=Nam |first=Jung-hyun |script-title=ko:LG유플러스 채널 '더라이프', 1주년 기념 예능 3개 편성
|publisher=[[Newsis]] |website=[[Naver]] |url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=003&aid=0010522062 |date=28 May 2021 |access-date=28 May 2021 |language=ko}}</ref>
|-
| 2021–2023
| ''Let's Play Soccer 2''
|Himself
|
| <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=144&aid=0000748831 |last=Kim |first=Hye-jeong |script-title=ko:뭉찬2' 안정환, 비인기 종목 축구 천재 발굴 |work=[[Naver]] |publisher=[[Kyunghyang Shinmun]] |date=12 July 2021 |access-date=12 July 2021 |language=ko}}</ref>
|-
| 2021
| ''My Name Is Caddy''
|Himself (host)
|
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0000944142 |last=Ko |first=Young-jun |script-title=ko:김성주·이승철·안정환, '내 이름은 캐디' 파이팅 [DA포토] |publisher=Sports Donga |website=[[Naver]] |date=10 November 2021|access-date= 15 November 2021 |language=ko}}</ref>
|-
| 2022
| ''Legend Festival''
|Himself (host)
|
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=202201120100076230004686 |last=Moon |first=Ji-yeon |script-title=ko:[SC리뷰] 연예부가 최약체? 김재환·이이경 반전 활약('전설체전') |work=[[Sports Chosun]] |date=12 January 2022 |access-date=15 January 2022 |language=ko}}</ref> 
|-
| 2022
| ''Brave Detectives''
|Himself
|
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=112&aid=0003536909 |last=Kim |first=Na-yul |script-title=ko:용감한 형사들' 송은이X안정환X이이경, 막강 MC 라인업[공식] |publisher=[[Herald POP]] |website=[[Naver]] |date=3 March 2022|access-date= 3 March 2022|language=ko}}</ref>
|-
| 2022
| ''Hole-in-one between Legends''
|Himself
|
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=052&aid=0001748339|last=Lee|first=Yu-na |script-title=ko:新골프 예능 '전설끼리 홀인원' 론칭..."안정환X허재 섭외 든든해 |publisher=[[YTN]] |website=[[Naver]]|date=June 7, 2022|access-date=June 7, 2022|language=ko}}</ref> 
|-
| 2022
| ''Neighborhood Billiards''
|Himself (host)
|
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001470922|last=Ha|first=Ji-won|script-title=ko:절친' 김용만→정형돈, '동네 당구'로 뭉쳤다…8일 첫방 |publisher=Xportsnews |website=[[Naver]]|date=July 5, 2022|access-date=July 5, 2022|language=ko}}</ref> 
|-
| 2022
| ''IT Live from Today''
|Himself (host)
|
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001475094|last=Kim |first=Ye-eun|script-title=ko:이경규·안정환·박세리…'오늘부터 잇생', 디지털 문맹 탈출 도전|trans-title=Lee Kyung-gyu, Ahn Jung-hwan, Park Se-ri… 'It Saeng From Today', a challenge to escape from digital illiteracy |publisher=Xportsnews |website=[[Naver]] |date=July 14, 2022|access-date=July 14, 2022|language=ko}}</ref> 
|-
| 2022–2023
| ''Brave Detectives 2''
|Himself
|
|<ref>{{cite web|url= https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000385678|last=Jung|first=Hye-won|script-title=ko:"드디어 컴백" 레전드 범죄 수사물 '용감한 형사들' 시즌2, 10월21일 첫방송 |publisher=SPOTV News |website=[[Naver]] |date=October 6, 2022 |access-date=October 6, 2022 |language=ko}}</ref> 
|-
| 2022
| ''Ahn Jung-hwan's Hidden Qatar''
|Himself
|
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=117&aid=0003655556 |last=Yang |first=Yu-jin |script-title=ko:MBC, '예능 단독' 카타르 월드컵 현장 담은 '히든 카타르' 론칭 [공식] |trans-title=MBC launches 'Hidden Qatar' featuring the Qatar World Cup in 'Entertainment Exclusive' [Official] |publisher={{ill|MyDaily|ko|마이데일리}} |website=[[Naver]] |date=October 11, 2022 |access-date=October 11, 2022 |language=ko}}</ref> 
|-
| 2023
| ''Rural Police Returns''
|Himself
|
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000866967|last=Ha|first=Kyung-heon|script-title=ko:김용만-안정환-김성주-정형돈, '시골경찰'로 다시 한 번 뭉친다|trans-title=Kim Yong-man, Ahn Jung-hwan, Kim Seong-joo, and Jung Hyeong-don once again stick together as "Rural Polices" |publisher=[[Sports Kyunghyang]]|website=[[Naver]]|date=February 13, 2023|access-date=February 14, 2023|language=ko}}</ref>  
|-
| 2023–present
| ''Brave Detectives 3''
|Himself
|
|
|-
| 2023–present
| ''Let's Play Soccer 3''
|Himself 
|
| 
|-
| 2023–present
| ''Rural Police Returns 2''
| Himself
|
|
|}

===Music video===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Artist
! class="unsortable"|{{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
| 1999
| "Already Sad Love"
| Yada
|
|}

==Honours==
===Player===
'''Busan Daewoo Royals'''
*[[Korean League Cup]]: [[1998 Korean League Cup|1998]]<ref name="Cups">{{cite web |url=https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/skorcuphist.html |title=South Korea - List of Cup Winners |date=8 April 2020 |access-date=2 September 2020 |first1=Seung-soo |last1=Lee |first2=Mark |website=[[RSSSF]] |last2=Trevena}}</ref>

'''Yokohama F. Marinos'''
*[[J1 League]]: [[2004 J. League Division 1|2004]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablesj/japchamp.html |title=Japan - List of Champions |date=5 March 2020 |access-date=7 September 2020 |first=Hans |website=[[RSSSF]] |last=Schöggl}}</ref>

'''South Korea B'''
*[[Football at the Summer Universiade|Summer Universiade]] silver medal: [[Football at the 1997 Summer Universiade|1997]]<ref name="Universiade"/>
*[[football at the East Asian Games|East Asian Games]]: [[Football at the 1997 East Asian Games|1997]]<ref name="EAG"/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablese/eastasiagames.html |title=East Asian Games |date=20 December 2019 |access-date=2 September 2020 |first=Neil |website=[[RSSSF]] |last=Morrison}}</ref>

'''South Korea'''
*[[EAFF E-1 Football Championship|EAFF Championship]]: [[2003 East Asian Football Championship|2003]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablese/eastasia.html |title=East Asian Championship |date=20 December 2019 |access-date=2 September 2020 |first=Karel |website=[[RSSSF]] |last=Stokkermans}}</ref>

'''Individual'''
*[[K League All-Star Game|K League All-Star]]: 1998, 1999<ref>{{cite news |url=https://newslibrary.naver.com/viewer/view.naver?editNo=1&printCount=&publishDate=1998-08-08&officeId=00023&pageNo=11&printNo=24129&publishType=00010&articleId=&serviceStartYear=1920&serviceEndYear=1999 |script-title=ko:프로축구 올스타전 |website=[[Naver]] |publisher=[[The Chosun Ilbo]] |language=ko |date=1998-08-08 |access-date=2024-06-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://newslibrary.naver.com/viewer/index.naver?articleId=1999072100239133002&editNo=1&printCount=1&publishDate=1999-07-21&officeId=00023&pageNo=33&printNo=24427&publishType=00010 |script-title=ko:신세대 축구스타 잠실벌서 뜬다 |website=[[Naver]] |publisher=[[The Chosun Ilbo]] |language=ko |date=1999-07-21 |access-date=2024-06-19}}</ref>
*[[K League Best XI|K League 1 Best XI]]: [[1998 K League|1998]], [[1999 K League|1999]]<ref name="98KLeague">{{cite web |url=https://newslibrary.naver.com/viewer/index.nhn?articleId=1999010800289117004&editNo=6&printCount=1&publishDate=1999-01-08&officeId=00028&pageNo=17&printNo=3395&publishType=00010 |script-title=ko:고종수 MVP 베스트11 뽑혀'겹경사'이동국은 신인왕 |language=ko |publisher=[[The Hankyoreh]] |date=8 January 1999 |website=[[Naver]]}}</ref><ref name="99KLeague"/>
*[[K League MVP Award|K League 1 Most Valuable Player]]: [[1999 K League|1999]]<ref name="99KLeague">{{cite web |url=http://newslibrary.naver.com/viewer/index.nhn?articleId=1999111000209141009&editNo=45&printCount=1&publishDate=1999-11-10&officeId=00020&pageNo=41&printNo=24349&publishType=00010 |script-title=ko:안정환 시즌 MVP |language=ko |publisher=[[The Dong-A Ilbo]] |date=10 November 1999 |website=[[Naver]]}}</ref>
*[[South Korean Footballer of the Year|Korean FA Fans' Player of the Year]]: 2003<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sports.news.naver.com/general/news/read.nhn?oid=032&aid=0000045917 |script-title=ko:안정환 팬투표 '올해의 선수' |language=ko |publisher=[[Kyunghyang Shinmun]] |website=[[Naver]] |date=21 December 2013}}</ref>

=== Television personality ===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheader"
|+ List of awards and nominations received by TV personality Ahn Jung-hwan
! Award ceremony !! Year !! Category !! Nominated work !! Result !! class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|[[SBS Entertainment Awards]]
|align="center"|2013
|Best Challenge Award
|''[[List of Law of the Jungle episodes#Himalayas|Law of the Jungle in Himalayas]]''
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1002159577 |script-title=ko:[SBS연예대상] 오종혁-안정환, 베스트챌린지상 "정글 식구들 감사" |date=30 December 2013 |access-date=14 July 2019 |publisher=[[Seoul Broadcasting System]] |language=ko}}</ref>
|-
|align="center"|[[2016 SBS Entertainment Awards|2016]]
| Excellence Award in Variety Show
| ''[[Flower Crew]]''
| {{nom}}
|
|-
|rowspan="8"|[[MBC Entertainment Awards]]
|align="center"|2014
|Special Award in a Variety Show
|''[[Dad! Where Are We Going?]]''
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/401907 |script-title=ko:안정환 홍은희, MBC 방송연예대상 특별상 수상 |last=Bae |first=Seon-yeong |date=29 December 2014 |publisher=Tenasia |language=ko |access-date=10 April 2018 |archive-date=11 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180411025644/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/401907 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
|align="center" rowspan=2|[[2019 MBC Entertainment Awards|2019]]
| Popularity Award in Variety Show
| rowspan=2|''Broadcasting By Your Side''
| {{won}}
|
|-
| Best Couple Award{{efn|name=Kim|Nominated with [[Kim Sung-joo (presenter)|Kim Sung-joo]].}}
| {{nom}}
|
|-
|align="center"|[[2020 MBC Entertainment Awards|2020]]
| Excellence Award in Variety Show
| rowspan=2|''Buddies in the Wild''
| {{nom}}
|
|-
|align="center"|[[2021 MBC Entertainment Awards|2021]]
| Top Excellence Award in Variety Show
| {{won}}
|
|-
|align="center" rowspan=3 | [[2022 MBC Entertainment Awards|2022]]
| Grand Prize
| rowspan=2 | ''Buddies in the Wild''<br>''Ahn Jung-hwan's Hidden Qatar''
| {{nom}}
|
|-
| Entertainer of the Year Award
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=417&aid=0000882305 |last=Cha |first=Sang-yeop |script-title=ko:MBC연예대상' 전현무 대상… '나혼산' 올해의 예능프로그램(종합) |publisher=Money S |website=[[Naver]]|date=December 30, 2022|access-date=December 30, 2022|language=ko}}</ref> 
|-
| Best Couple Award{{efn|name=Kim}}
| ''Ahn Jung-hwan's Hidden Qatar''
| {{nom}}
|
|}
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==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* {{K League player}}
* [http://www.kfa.or.kr/archive/player_history.php?search_val=%EC%95%88%EC%A0%95%ED%99%98 Ahn Jung-hwan – National Team Stats] at [[Korea Football Association|KFA]] {{in lang|ko}}
* {{FIFA player|156216}}
* {{NFT player|pid=6183}}
*{{J.League player}}
* {{official website|http://www.terious.co.kr/}}
* [http://cafe.daum.net/ahn19 Ahn Jung-hwan at cafe.daum.net]

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