Choi Jin-cheul

Choi Jin-cheul (born 26 March 1971) is a South Korean football manager and former player.

Club career Choi played only for K League club Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors during his professional career. He played 312 games for Jeonbuk in the K League (including Korean League Cup). He was a well-built centre-back and was strong on aerial duels and tussles.

A forward during his school days, Choi played as a striker while Jeonbuk striker Kim Do-hoon was on loan to J.League club Vissel Kobe for two years in 1998 and 1999. He had 17 goals and 8 assists including a hat-trick during that time. He formed a strong defense with Hong Myung-bo and Kim Tae-young during the 2002 World Cup.

Personal life In November 2021, Choi signed with DH Entertainment.

Career statistics Club

International

Results list South Korea's goal tally first.

Filmography Television Year Title Role Note(s) 2018 God of Football with Hiddink Himself 2021–present Kick a Goal Himself 2022 Gundesliga Himself

Honours Player Sangmu FC Korean Semi-professional League (Spring): 1994

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Korean FA Cup: 2000, 2003, 2005 Korean Super Cup: 2004 Asian Cup Winners' Cup runner-up: 2001–02

South Korea B East Asian Games: 1993

South Korea EAFF Championship: 2003

Individual 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 + List of awards and nominations received by TV personality Choi Jin-cheul Award ceremony Year Category Nominated work Result SBS Entertainment Awards 2022 Leader of the Year Award Kick a Goal