Cho Yu-min (; born 17 November 1996) is a South Korean football centre-back or defensive midfielder who plays for the J1 League club Tokyo Verdy and the South Korea national team.
Club career
Suwon FC At Suwon FC, Cho Yu-min quickly established himself as a key player. He played in both K League 2 and K League 1, showcasing his versatility and defensive skills. In the 2021 season, Suwon FC competed in K League 1, and Cho played a crucial role in maintaining the team's position in the league. He was also part of the team that achieved promotion to K League 1 in 2020, contributing significantly to their success.
International career On 12 November 2022, Cho Yu-min was named in the South Korea squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In May 2026, he was selected for South Korea's 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He was later forced to withdraw from the tournament because of injury and was replaced by Cho Wi-je on 31 May.
Career statistics Club As of 15 May 2026 Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Other TotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSuwon FC2018K League 226021———281201931221———333202023200——102422021K League 131400———314Total111842——1011610Daejeon Hana Citizen2022K League 233600——213572023K League 121200———212Total54800——21569Sharjah2023–24UAE Pro League13210———1422024–251904030120—3802025–2619010207010300Total512605019010822Tokyo Verdy2026–27J1 League000000——00 Career total21618102501904125421
Personal life On 18 January 2022 it was confirmed that Cho and South Korean singer Park So-yeon are getting married after 3 years of dating. The wedding was to be held in November, when Cho's season would end.
Later, it was announced the wedding ceremony in November has been postponed until next year, due to Cho joining the national team and is planning to focus for the 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup. However, the couple has already registered their marriage and are already a legal couple.
Honours Sharjah AFC Champions League Two: 2024–25 UAE Super Cup: 2025
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