Cho Kwi-jae facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Cho Kwi-jae | ||
| Date of birth | January 16, 1969 | ||
| Place of birth | Kyoto, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.76 m | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Kyoto Sanga (manager) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1984–1986 | Rakuhoku High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1991–1993 | Kashiwa Reysol | ||
| 1994–1995 | Urawa Reds | ||
| 1996–1997 | Vissel Kobe | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 2012–2019 | Shonan Bellmare | ||
| 2021– | Kyoto Sanga | ||
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| Cho Kwi-jae | |
| Hangul |
조귀재
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|---|---|
| Hanja |
曺貴裁
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| Revised Romanization | Jo Gwi-jae |
| McCune–Reischauer | Cho Kwi-chae |
Cho Kwi-jae (born January 16, 1969) is a well-known South Korean football player and manager. He used to play as a defender for various clubs. Today, he is the manager of Kyoto Sanga, a football club in Japan's top league, the J1 League.
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Early Life and Playing Career
Cho Kwi-jae was born in Kyoto, Japan. He started playing football at a young age. He played for Rakuhoku High School from 1984 to 1986. After high school, he attended Waseda University from 1987 to 1990.
Playing for Japanese Clubs
Cho Kwi-jae spent his entire professional playing career in Japan. He played for three different clubs:
- Kashiwa Reysol (then called Hitachi): He joined this club in 1991. He played there until 1993.
- Urawa Reds: From 1994 to 1995, he played for Urawa Reds. This team is one of the biggest clubs in Japan.
- Vissel Kobe: His last club as a player was Vissel Kobe, where he played from 1996 to 1997.
Throughout his playing career, Cho Kwi-jae was known for his strong defense. He played in many league matches.
Managerial Career
After retiring as a player, Cho Kwi-jae became a football manager. This means he coaches and leads a team.
Shonan Bellmare Manager
His first big role as a manager was with Shonan Bellmare. He managed this team from 2012 to 2019. During his time there, he helped the team achieve great success.
Winning Championships
Under his leadership, Shonan Bellmare won the J2 League twice. They won it in 2014 and again in 2017. The J2 League is Japan's second-highest football division. Winning it means the team gets promoted to the top league.
He also led Shonan Bellmare to win the J.League Cup in 2018. This is a major cup competition in Japanese football.
Kyoto Sanga Manager
In 2021, Cho Kwi-jae became the manager of Kyoto Sanga. This is the club he currently manages. He continues to use his experience to guide the team.
