Cho Young-jeung was born on 18 August 1954 and is a South Korean former footballer who played as a defender.
10 Facts About Cho Young-jeung
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Cho Young-jeung won two Asian Games, and participated in the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
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Cho Young-jeung joined Portland Timbers after having offers from four clubs.
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Cho Young-jeung played both football and indoor soccer for Portland Timbers, becoming the first Asian to play indoor soccer.
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Cho Young-jeung returned to his country after the K League was founded in 1983.
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Lucky-Goldstar Hwangso was a newly-formed weak team in the K League when Cho Young-jeung joined it in 1984, and so he played as a forward or midfielder in unfamiliar positions if necessary.
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Cho Young-jeung scored in six consecutive games, becoming a record holder until Hwang Sun-hong broke the record in 1995.
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Cho Young-jeung was considered as one of the best centre-backs in South Korea and the United States during the 1980s.
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Cho Young-jeung didn't have rapid pace and great stamina, but he was noted for his prediction, positional sense and team play.
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Cho Young-jeung had a burly physique and so was skilled in tussle and tackle.