Career
Because he likes taking powerful shots, he is nicknamed "Patriot" by his fans, in reference to the Patriot missile. Football Club Seoul
In 2003, after graduating Daesin High School and leaving its football team, Jung Jo-Gook joined Football Club Seoul (then known as Anyang LG Cheetahs) for his senior club, where he is playing as a striker in the team He made 12 goals at 32 appearances in his debut season and received K League Rookie of the Year in 2003.
But he experienced a slump until 2007 because of continuous injury.
In second half of the 2008, he recovered his good performance and made 8 goals at 14 appearances. AJ Auxerre
South Korean striker Jung Jo-guk, after spearheading Football Club Seoul‘s run to the K League title, has reportedly agreed terms with French Ligue 1 outfit AJ Auxerre.
According to reports in of Korea, Jung has already fled to France on Saturday and has agreed to Auxerre"s contract offer, making himself the third Korean to currently ply his trade in Ligue 1. On 3 January 2010, Jung signed a two-and-a-half-year deal.
He made his AJ Auxerre debut against Exact Sciences Wasquehal on 8 January 2011, coming on as substitute for the 62nd minutes in the 1–2 away defeat in the French Cup.
On 29 January 2011, Jung made his Ligue 1 debut for AJ Auxerre, coming on as a substitute in the 85th minute in the 2–0 defeat by Master of Science Caen. In the 2010-2011 season, Jung made 15 appearances as a reserve player for Auxerre, scoring 2 goals. However, he lost his first team place and even a substitute during the 2011-2012 season, and subsequently signed for Ligue 1 rivals AS Nancy on 16 September 2011, on loan until the end of the season.
Returned to Football Club Seoul
On 6 July 2012, Jung Jo-gook returned to Football Club Seoul and played until 2015 season except Ansan Police Football Club for military service.
Gwangju Football Club
On 11 January 2016, Jung Jo-gookJoined Gwangju Football Club
Jung Jo-Gook started his national team career from the Under-17 national team, participating in all of the age divisions (U-20s and U-23s) and is currently in the senior national team This, according to some fans, is the "elite course" in the South of Korea national team
He has also participated in 2003 Fédération internationale de football association World Youth Championship during this time. Results list South of Korea"s goal tally first.
Club
Football Club Seoul
K League Champions (2): 2010, 2012
K League Runner-up (1): 2008
FA Cup Runner-up (1): 2014
League Cup Runner-up (1): 2007
Individual
K League Rookie of the Year: 2003.