Choi Tae-UK is a retired South Korean football international player.
Education
He was identified as a very promising talent in his childhood, and was selected by Football Club Seoul, then known as Anyang LG Cheetahs in the 2000 draft following his graduation from Bupyeong High School (which former Feyenoord player Lee Chun-Soo also attended).
Career
He made his debut in the 2000 K League season. Choi is a natural winger well known for his great speed. Despite his early promise, his professional career at was particularly successful, playing as a wingback together with then-teammate Lee Young-Pyo.
After short spells playing for Incheon and J-League side Shimizu, he joined Pohang Steelers.
Although one of the better paid players at Pohang, Choi was not given much of a chance under Brazilian coach Sergio Farias. This was largely because the Steelers concentrated on midfield play rather than the sidelines, with playmaker André Luiz Tavares playing a significant role.
Choi was usually fielded as a substitute. Following the conclusion of the 2007 season, he transferred to Jeonbuk in a swap deal with Kwon Jip and Kim Jung-Kyum.
(Centerback Kim Sung-Keun was also part of the swap along with Choi) At international level, Choi was part of the South Korean 2004 Olympic football team
At the Olympics, South of Korea finished second in Group A, making it through to the next round, but was defeated by eventual silver medal winners Paraguay. He retired from football in 2015 due to an injury. Asian Youth (U-20) Championship (2000) Summer Olympics 2000 2002 of Korea/Japan Summer Olympics 2004 goals Results list South of Korea"s goal tally first.
Membership
He was also a member of the 2002 World Cup of Korea squad but spent most of the tournament on the bench.