Park Kang-jo facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 January 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Amagasaki, Hyōgo, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–1997 | Takigawa Daini High School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–1999 | Kyoto Purple Sanga | 1 | (0) |
| 2000–2002 | Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma | 44 | (0) |
| 2003–2012 | Vissel Kobe | 251 | (30) |
| Total | 296 | (30) | |
| International career | |||
| 2000 | South Korea U23 | 1 | (0) |
| 2000 | South Korea | 5 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
| Park Kang-jo | |
| Hangul |
박강조
|
|---|---|
| Hanja |
朴康造
|
| Revised Romanization | Bak Gang-jo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Pak Kang-cho |
Park Kang-jo (Hangul: 박강조; born on January 24, 1980) is a former professional footballer. He played as a midfielder, which is a player who helps both attack and defense. Park Kang-jo was born in Japan. He played five games for the South Korea national team and scored one goal. Today, he is the manager of Atletico Suzuka.
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Park Kang-jo's Football Journey
Park Kang-jo started his football career in Japan. He played for different clubs before becoming a manager. His journey shows how a player can grow in the sport.
Starting His Career
Park Kang-jo began playing football at a young age. He attended Takigawa Daini High School from 1995 to 1997. This was his youth training period.
Playing for Kyoto Purple Sanga
In 1998, Park Kang-jo joined Kyoto Purple Sanga. This was his first professional club. He played one game for them before moving on.
Time at Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma
From 2000 to 2002, Park Kang-jo played for Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma in South Korea. He played 44 games for this team. He helped them win important matches.
Years with Vissel Kobe
Park Kang-jo spent most of his career with Vissel Kobe. He played for them from 2003 to 2012. During these nine years, he played 251 games. He scored 30 goals for the club. This made him a very important player for Vissel Kobe.
Playing for South Korea
Park Kang-jo also represented his country. He played for the South Korea national team.
His First International Game
On May 28, 2000, Park Kang-jo played his first game for South Korea. It was a friendly match against FR Yugoslavia. He was proud to wear his country's jersey.
Scoring for His Country
Park Kang-jo scored one goal for South Korea. This goal came on June 9, 2000. It was during the 2000 LG Cup against Egypt. South Korea won that game 1–0. He played a total of five games for the national team.
What is He Doing Now?
After retiring as a player, Park Kang-jo became a football manager. He now manages Atletico Suzuka. This shows his continued passion for football. He is now guiding new players.
