Choi Jin-cheul
Choi Jin-cheul 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. 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.
After winning an AFC Champions League title in 2006, Choi was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament.
International career
Choi was an influential centre-back in South Korea national team. He made 65 appearances for the national team including matches in 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cup. 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
International
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1 | 30 January 2002 | Pasadena, United States | 1–2 | 1–3 | 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup | |
| 2 | 10 July 2004 | Gwangju, South Korea | 2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly | |
| 3 | 13 October 2004 | Beirut, Lebanon | 1–0 | 1–1 | 2006 FIFA World Cup Qualification | |
| 4 | 16 November 2005 | Seoul, South Korea | 1–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
Honours
Player
Sangmu FCJeonbuk Hyundai Motors
- Korean FA Cup: 2000, 2003, 2005
- Korean Super Cup: 2004
- AFC Champions League: 2006
- Asian Cup Winners' Cup runner-up: 2001–02
South Korea
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