Biography
Who is Cho Gue-sung?
Early life and education
Cho Gue-sung was born in Ansan, South Korea. He attended Anyang Technical High School before moving on to pursue higher education at Gwangju University.
During his time as a university student, he originally played as a defensive midfielder. His head coach at the university, Lee Seung-won, did not believe he was suited for that position. Consequently, Cho made the switch to playing as a striker in 2017.
Professional club career
Cho began his professional path in 2019 by joining FC Anyang, a team in the K League 2 where he had previously spent time as a youth player. He performed well during his first professional year and earned a spot on the K League 2 Best XI team. He finished that season as the third highest scorer in the league.
In 2020, he transferred to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. After finding it difficult to establish himself during his first year, he joined the military team Gimcheon Sangmu in 2021 to complete his mandatory service. This period proved beneficial for his development. He later returned to Jeonbuk, where he became the top goalscorer in the 2022 K League 1 season and helped the club win the Korean FA Cup that year.
International performance
Cho made his senior international debut for South Korea on September 7, 2021, during a World Cup qualifier match against Lebanon. He scored his first goal for the national team early the following year in a friendly match against Iceland held at the Mardan Sports Complex.
He was selected for the 26-man squad competing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In the match against Ghana, he scored two goals, becoming the first South Korean player to score multiple times in a single World Cup game. These goals were crucial in helping his team advance to the Round of 16. His aerial ability was well-known during the tournament, as he recorded the second-highest number of successful aerial duels among all players in Qatar.
Birthday and age
Cho Gue-sung was born on January 25, 1998, which makes Cho 28 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Cho shares the date with 50 other famous people.
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