Cho Byung-deuk


Cho Byung-deuk is a South Korean former football player and goalkeeper coach.

Playing career

Cho played for South Korea in 1980 AFC Asian Cup, [Football at the Football at the 1986 Asian Games|1986 Asian Games|1986 Asian Games], [Football at the K-League 1988|1988 Summer Olympics|1988 Summer Olympics] and 1988 AFC Asian Cup. He conceded 29 goals in 44 international matches and won the 1986 Asian Games. He was also selected as a member of South Korean squad for the 1986 FIFA World Cup, but was pushed to the bench by his rival Oh Yun-kyo. He couldn't appear in the World Cup.

Style of play

Cho is regarded as one of the greatest South Korean goalkeepers of all time. He had a supple and nimble body, and showed accurate goal kicks. He is the first goalkeeper to provide an assist in the K League.

Career statistics

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Honours

Myongji University
Hallelujah FC
POSCO Atoms
South Korea
Individual