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 (6 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | |||||||||||||||||||||
| College career | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1990–1993 | Soongsil University | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–1995 | Sangmu FC (draft) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1996–2007 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 241 | (18) | |||||||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002 | South Korea U23 | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1993 | South Korea B | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–2006 | South Korea | 65 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Managerial career | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | South Korea U17 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | Pohang Steelers | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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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 on March 26, 1971, is a famous South Korean football manager and a former player. He was known for his strong defense on the field.
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Choi Jin-cheul's Football Journey
Playing for Clubs
Choi Jin-cheul spent his entire professional playing career with just one club: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the K League. He played a huge number of games for them, showing great loyalty and skill. He was a very strong centre-back, excellent at winning the ball in the air and in tough challenges.
Interestingly, Choi started as a forward when he was in school. For a couple of years in 1998 and 1999, he even played as a striker for Jeonbuk. During this time, he scored 17 goals and made 8 assists, even getting a hat-trick in one game!
In 2006, his team, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, won the AFC Champions League, which is a very important tournament for Asian clubs. Choi was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament for his amazing performance.
Playing for His Country
Choi Jin-cheul was a very important centre-back for the South Korea national football team. He played 65 matches for his country. This included playing in two FIFA World Cup tournaments: in 2002 and 2006.
During the 2002 World Cup, he was part of a super strong defense alongside other famous players like Hong Myung-bo and Kim Tae-young. Their strong defense helped South Korea achieve great success in that tournament.
Life Outside Football
In November 2021, Choi Jin-cheul signed with DH Entertainment. This means he started working in the entertainment industry.
Television Appearances
Choi Jin-cheul has appeared on television shows.
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2018 | God of Football with Hiddink | Himself |
| 2021–present | Kick a Goal | Himself |
| 2022 | Gundesliga | Himself |
Awards and Achievements
Choi Jin-cheul has won many awards and honors throughout his career as a player and later as a television personality.
Player Awards
- 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
- With South Korea B Team:
- East Asian Games: 1993
- With South Korea National Team:
- EAFF Championship: 2003
Individual Player 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 Awards
Choi Jin-cheul also received an award for his work on television.
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| SBS Entertainment Awards | 2022 | Leader of the Year Award | Kick a Goal | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Choi Jin-cheul para niños
