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South KoreaNational team
The shape of him
Cho Wi-Je is a defender and a South Korea international. Defending is anticipation as much as tackling: reading the pass before it is played, holding the line, and starting the attack from the back.
The job
Win the individual duels, protect the space behind, and give the team a platform to build from.
Career journey
2022 – 2026Busan I Park
2026 – 2027South Korea
2026 – 2027Jeonbuk Motors
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| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 – 2027 | Jeonbuk Motors | 25 | 1 |
| 2026 – 2027 | South Korea | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 – 2026 | Busan I Park | 91 | 2 |
Quick facts
- Full name
- Cho Wi-Je
- Nationality
- South Korea
- Position
- Defender
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 |  K League 1 |  Jeju United FC | H | W3–2 | 16' | |
| 14 Oct 2026 |  AFC Champions League Elite |  Vissel Kobe | A | L0–2 | 0' | |
| 9 Oct 2026 | K League 1 |  Daejeon Citizen | A | L1–2 | 90' |
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