Choi Jin-cheul facts for kids
Choi in 2022
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| Date of birth | 26 March 1971 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Jindo, Jeonnam, South Korea | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.87 m | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Centre-back | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–1995 | Sangmu FC (draft) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1996–2007 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 241 | (18) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2002 | South Korea U23 | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1993 | South Korea B | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–2006 | South Korea | 65 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 2014–2015 | South Korea U17 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | Pohang Steelers | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Choi Jin-cheul | |
| Hangul |
최진철
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| Hanja |
崔眞喆
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| Revised Romanization | Choe Jin-cheol |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ch'oe Chin-ch'ŏl |
Choi Jin-cheul (born March 26, 1971) is a South Korean football manager and a former player. He was known for being a strong centre-back during his playing days. He played for only one professional club, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, throughout his career.
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Club Career Highlights
Choi Jin-cheul spent his entire professional playing career with the K League club Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. He played in 312 games for Jeonbuk in the K League and the Korean League Cup. He was a very strong player, especially good at winning the ball in the air.
Even though he was a defender, Choi sometimes played as a striker (a player who tries to score goals). This happened when Jeonbuk's main striker was on loan to another team. During this time, he scored 17 goals and made 8 assists. He even scored three goals in one game, which is called a hat-trick!
In 2006, Choi helped his team win the AFC Champions League, which is a big football tournament for clubs in Asia. Because of his great performance, he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament.
International Career Highlights
Choi Jin-cheul was a very important centre-back for the South Korea national team. He played in 65 matches for his country.
He was part of the South Korean team that played in the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the 2006 FIFA World Cup. In the 2002 World Cup, he formed a very strong defense with two other famous players, Hong Myung-bo and Kim Tae-young.
Personal Life
In November 2021, Choi Jin-cheul signed with DH Entertainment. This means he joined an agency that helps manage his public appearances and activities.
Television Appearances
Choi Jin-cheul has also appeared on television shows.
- In 2018, he was on a show called God of Football with Hiddink.
- Since 2021, he has been appearing on the show Kick a Goal.
- In 2022, he was on a show called Gundesliga.
Honours and Awards
Choi Jin-cheul won many awards and honours during his football career.
Player Honours
With Sangmu FC
- Korean Semi-professional League (Spring): 1994
With Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
- Korean FA Cup: 2000, 2003, 2005
- Korean Super Cup: 2004
- AFC Champions League: 2006
- Asian Cup Winners' Cup runner-up: 2001–02
With South Korea B
- East Asian Games: 1993
With South Korea National Team
- EAFF Championship: 2003
Individual Awards
- K League All-Star: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
- K League 1 Best XI: 2002, 2003, 2006
- AFC Champions League Most Valuable Player: 2006
Television Personality Awards
- SBS Entertainment Awards: 2022, Leader of the Year Award for Kick a Goal
See also
In Spanish: Choi Jin-cheul para niños
