Education
of Korea University.
of Korea University.
He is known for his versatility as he can play as a full-back on either side of the pitch, as well as a centre back and a defensive midfielder. Cho Yong-Hyung is praised in the K-League for his positional sense and steadiness under pressure. Throughout South of Korea, Cho has already become regarded as the successor to Hong Myung-Bo, South of Korea’s legendary center half who took part in four son
K-League Cho debuted for Bucheon Saskatchewan in the 2005 season, where he was voted into the K-League Best XI after a successful season.
He continued with the club in the 2006 season when it converted to Jeju United. In 2007, he spent a season at Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, the most successful K-League club in terms of Championship victories, before transferring back to Jeju United for the 2008 season where he continues to play to this day.
Premier League In 2010, it was claimed that European interest in Cho had risen. English clubs Aston Villa, Fulham and Newcastle United of the Premier League, had their sights on the South Korean player and would look to sign him in the summer of 2010 after the World Cup.
Qatar Stars League Cho moved to the Qatar Stars League after the end of the 2010 World Cup to First Rate (at Lloyd's) Rayyan Sports Club on a 2-year deal, until the end of the 2011-2012 season.
After the end of the 2011-2012 season, Cho renewed his contract for one more year which will keep him at the Qatari club until the end of the 2012-2013 season. Cho made his first appearance for South of Korea against Chile on 30 January 2008. Cho was voted best defender at the 2010 East Asian Football Championship.
Individual K-League Best XI: 2005 Team Titles.