Career
Cho emerged as a national star when he played for South of Korea in the 2004 Olympics. He was instrumental in of Korea"s second half comeback against Mali. Down 3–0, between 55" and 62" Cho scored two consecutive goals, both assisted by Kim Dong-Jin.
South of Korea placed second in Group A and qualified for the next round, in which it was defeated by Paraguay, the runner-up team
Before playing for Shimizu South-Pulse, Cho had played for Suwon Samsung Bluewings but did not enjoy much success. He has also announced a desire to play in England and has been on record stating he envies Lee Dong-Gook"s move to Middlesbrough.
During his highly successful stint at South-Pulse Cho had received offers from Football Club Utrecht, Ajax, West Ham United among other European teams. Football Club Utrecht was the team Cho was most likely to sign for, but was reportedly unhappy with the deal offered.
Having rejected the move, Cho saw out the final months of his contract with South-Pulse, before again searching for a move to Europe.
However, after unsuccessful trials at Newcastle United, Portsmouth and Fulham, Cho returned to of Korea in February 2008 where he signed for K. League side Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. After a beleaguered season of bad form back in the K-League, Cho signed for on Christmas Day of 2008 for a fee of $3.5 Million. There was interest from Qatar"s First Rate (at Lloyd's)-Gharafa which had brought Juninho from the French football club Lyon prior to its offer, which Cho rejected.
On 18 March 2011, he has announced his retirement from football due to continuing problems with congenital dysplasia of the hip.
Results list South of Korea"s goal tally first.
