Choi Jin-cheul (born 26 March 1971) is a South Korean football manager and former player.

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Choi Jin-cheul

Choi in 2022
Personal information
Date of birth	(1971-03-26) 26 March 1971 (age 53)
Place of birth	Jindo, Jeonnam, South Korea
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Centre-back
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1990–1993	Soongsil University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1994–1995	Sangmu FC (draft)
1996–2007	Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors	241	(18)
International career
2002	South Korea U23	1[lower-greek 1]	(0)
1993	South Korea B
1997–2006	South Korea	65	(4)
Managerial career
2014–2015	South Korea U17
2016	Pohang Steelers
Medal record Men's football Representing  South Korea EAFF Championship 2003 Japan Team East Asian Games 1993 Shanghai Team[1]
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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Choi played only for K League club Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors during his professional career. He played 312 games for Jeonbuk in the K League (including Korean League Cup).^[2] He was a well-built centre-back and was strong on aerial duels and tussles.^[3]

A forward during his school days, Choi played as a striker while Jeonbuk striker Kim Do-hoon was on loan to J.League club Vissel Kobe for two years in 1998 and 1999. He had 17 goals and 8 assists including a hat-trick during that time.^[2]

After winning an AFC Champions League title in 2006, Choi was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament.^[4]

Choi was an influential centre-back in South Korean national team. He made 65 appearances for the national team including matches in 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cup.^[5] He formed a strong defense with Hong Myung-bo and Kim Tae-young during the 2002 World Cup.

In November 2021, Choi signed with DH Entertainment.^[6]