Hong Yong-jo

Hong Yong-jo (; born 22 May 1982 ) is a North Korean former footballer who played as a midfielder. He captained North Korea at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Hong is one of the few North Korean footballers to ever play abroad, having had spells in Russia and Serbia.

Career statistics Club

International goals

Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 18 February 2004 Sana'a, Yemen 1–1 Drew 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification 2 9 June 2004 Bangkok, Thailand 4–1 Won 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification 3 8 September 2004 Pyongyang, North Korea 4–1 Won 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification 4 13 October 2004 Pyongyang, North Korea 2–1 Won 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification 5 7 March 2005 Taipei, Taiwan 6–0 Won East Asian Cup 2005 qualification 6 11 March 2005 Taipei, Taiwan 21–0 Won East Asian Cup 2005 qualification 7 11 March 2005 Taipei, Taiwan 21–0 Won East Asian Cup 2005 qualification 8 28 December 2005 Phuket, Thailand 2–0 Won Friendly 9 30 December 2005 Phuket, Thailand 1–2 Lost Friendly 10 6 February 2008 Amman, Jordan 1–0 Won 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification 11 14 June 2008 Pyongyang, North Korea 2–0 Won 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification 12 14 June 2008 Pyongyang, North Korea 2–0 Won 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification 13 10 September 2008 Shanghai, China 1–1 Drew 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification