Son Min-chol


Son Min-chol is a former professional footballer. Born in Japan, he represented North Korea at the youth level internationally.

Career

Japan

He played for F.C. Ryūkyū in the Japan Football League, and later the Japanese Regional Leagues side FC Korea.

India

On 9 June it was announced that he had signed a contract with I-League side Shillong Laong. On 6 October he made his I-League debut against Mohun Bagan.
On 17 April 2013, his header gave his side a lead against Mumbai, to help his side register a 2–0 win. Minchol was also captain of the Shillong Lajong squad for the 2013–14 season where the club finished at its highest ever standing.
In 2015, he moved to another I-League club Mumbai.

Hong Kong

On 4 August 2017, Son was announced as a player for Hong Kong Premier League club Lee Man.

International career

Son was called up to the North Korean squad in June 2014. In 2018, Son received a call-up from the United Koreans in Japan squad ahead of the 2018 ConIFA World Football Cup.

Personal life

Minchol is a North Korean born in Japan. He studied at Korea University.