Choi Tae-Uk
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Choi Tae-Uk is a South Korea
n football
player who plays for FC Seoul
. He made his debut in the 2000 K-league
season.
also attended). Despite his early promise, his professional career at Anyang 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, wwith 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 Korea finished second in Group A, making it through to the next round, but was defeated by eventual silver medal winners Paraguay
. He was also a member of the 2002 World Cup Korea squad but spent most of the tournament on the bench.
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|2000
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||rowspan="5"|K-League
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|2001
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|2002
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|2003
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|2004
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|2005
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|2006
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|2007
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|2008
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|2009
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|rowspan=2|2010
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|FC Seoul
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|2001||6||1
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|2004||0||0
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South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
player who plays for FC Seoul
FC Seoul
FC Seoul is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. It is currently owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group....
. He made his debut in the 2000 K-league
K-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
season.
Career
Choi is a natural winger well known for his great speed. He was identified as a very promising talent in his childhood, and was selected by Anyang in the 2000 draft following his graduation from Bupyeong High School (which former Feyenoord player Lee Chun-SooLee Chun-Soo
Lee Chun-Soo is a football player from South Korea, who currently plays for Omiya Ardija. He was a key member of his national team during the 2002 World Cup and the 2004 Summer Olympics...
also attended). Despite his early promise, his professional career at Anyang was particularly successful, playing as a wingback together with then-teammate Lee Young-Pyo
Lee Young-Pyo
Lee Young-Pyo is a South Korean football player. Lee is recognized for his speed and dribbling skills. His former manager Martin Jol once called him "the best left-back in Holland"....
. 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, wwith playmaker André Luiz "TAVARES"
André Luiz Tavares
Andrezinho, real name André Luiz Tavares, mostly called Tavares in Korea , is a Brazilian footballer who plays as an Attacking midfielder for Internacional. His previous clubs are Flamengo, Pohang Steelers and Nova Iguaçu...
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
Kwon Jip
Kwon Jip is a South Korean footballer. He related match-fixing scandal and his football career was rescinded.-Club:Suwon Bluwings*K-League : 2004Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors*Korean FA Cup : 2005...
and Kim Jung-Kyum
Kim Jung-Kyum
Kim Jung-Kyum is a South Korean football midfielder.He represented the national team in 7 matches and also formerly played for Chunnam Dragons, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Pohang Steelers in South Korean K-League.- Club career :...
. (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 Korea finished second in Group A, making it through to the next round, but was defeated by eventual silver medal winners Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
. He was also a member of the 2002 World Cup Korea squad but spent most of the tournament on the bench.
Club career statistics
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|2000
K-League 2000
-League table:Point system : W - 3 points, WP - 1 point. no extra time-See also:* 2000 K-League Championship* 2000 K-League Cup* 2000 K-League Cup * 2000 Korean FA Cup...
||rowspan="4"|Anyang LG Cheetahs
Anyang LG Cheetahs
Anyang LG Cheetahs was a South Korean football club located in Anyang, Gyeonggi. It was owned and managed by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group. The club was considered a powerhouse in the K-League...
||rowspan="5"|K-League
K-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
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|2001
K-League 2001
-League table:-Top scorers:...
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|2002
K-League 2002
-League table:-Top scorers:...
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|2003
K-League 2003
The 2003 season of the K-League kicked off on March 23.-League table:-Top scorers:...
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|2004
K-League 2004
The 2004 season of the K-League kicked off on April 3. The league's previous single-season format was replaced by a separated twice 12-game split-season schedule. Each team will play 12 matches consisting of a home or away fixture against every other team in each stage...
||Incheon United
Incheon United
Incheon United is a professional Korean football team currently playing in the K-League. The team's home town is Incheon, the third biggest city in the country, and the team's home stadium is the Incheon Munhak Stadium, one of the ten venues built in Korea for the 2002 FIFA World...
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|2005
J. League 2005
The 2005 season was the 13th season since the establishment of J. League. It began on March 5 and ended on December 3, followed by promotion/relegation series matches on December 7 and 10.-Promotion and relegation:...
||Shimizu S-Pulse
Shimizu S-Pulse
is a professional Japanese association football club. Located in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, S-Pulse currently competes in the J. League Division 1 . Formed as recently as 1991, S-Pulse are one of the youngest professional teams in Japan, but are among only five to have competed in...
||J. League
Division 1
J. League
The or is the top division of and is the top professional association football league in Japan. It is one of the most successful leagues in Asian club football and the only league given top class 'A' ranking by the AFC. Currently, J. League Division 1 is the first level of the Japanese...
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|2006
K-League 2006
The 2006 season of the K-League kicked off on March 12. The season and playoff format will be the same as the one used in the 2005 season. The playoff fixtures are set to take place in early November, with the Final being played on two legs in late November....
||rowspan="2"|Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it...
||rowspan="6"|K-League
K-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
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|2007
K-League 2007
The 2007 season of the K-League kicked off on March 3. The league's previous split-season format was replaced by a combined 26-game single-season schedule. Each team will play 26 matches consisting of a home and away fixture against every other team. After all games have been played, the top 6...
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|2008
K-League 2008
The 2008 season of the K-League kicked off on March 8. The season and playoff format will be the same as the one used in the 2007 season. The playoff fixtures are set to take place in late November, with the Final being played on two legs in early December....
||rowspan="3"|Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions...
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|2009
K-League 2009
The 2009 edition of the K-League is the twenty-seventh since its establishment in 1983. Suwon Samsung Bluewings are the defending champions, having won their fourth title. The season began on March 7, 2009...
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2010 K-League
The 2010 edition of the K-League is the twenty-eighth since its establishment in 1983. The 2010 season is known as Sonata K-League 2010 due to the competition's sponsorship by Hyundai Motor Company. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors is the defending champions, having won their first title. The season began on...
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|FC Seoul
FC Seoul
FC Seoul is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. It is currently owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group....
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International
- Asian Youth (U-20) Championship (2000)
- Summer Olympics 2000Football at the 2000 Summer OlympicsThe football tournament at the 2000 Summer Olympics was the 20th official Olympic football tournament. A women's tournament was held for the second time.-Medal winners:-Venues:*Olympic Stadium, Sydney*Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney*Bruce Stadium, Canberra...
- 2002 FIFA World Cup2002 FIFA World CupThe 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
Korea/Japan - Summer Olympics 2004Football at the 2004 Summer OlympicsThe football tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics started on 11 August, , and ended on 28 August.The men's tournament is played by U-23 national teams, with up to three over age players allowed per squad...
International career statistics
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|2008||0||0
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|2009||2||0
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International goals
- Results list South Korea's goal tally first.
Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition April 7, 2000 
SeoulSeoulSeoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
2 goals 6-0 2000 AFC Asian Cup qualification 2000 AFC Asian Cup qualification- Group 1 :All matches were held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.--------------------- Group 2 :Played in Damascus, Syria.--------------------Played in Tehran, Iran.--------------------- Group 3 :...November 10, 2001 SeoulSeoulSeoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
1 goal 2-0 Friendly match April 20, 2002 DaeguDaeguDaegu , also known as Taegu, and officially the Daegu Metropolitan City, is a city in South Korea, the fourth largest after Seoul, Busan, and Incheon, and the third largest metropolitan area in the country with over 2.5 million residents. The city is the capital and principal city of the...
1 goal 2-0 Friendly match
See also
- List of Korea-related topics
- List of Koreans
- South Korea national football team