Jang Jo-yoon

Jang Jo-yoon
Jang Jo-yoon turning out for Woodlands Wellington during a S.League match against Warriors F.C. on 21 February 2013
Personal information
Date of birth (1988-01-01) 1 January 1988 (age 36)
Place of birth South Korea
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
2003–2005 Boin High School
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2008 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 2 (0)
2009 Super Reds 16 (4)
2010–2011 Gombak United 55 (14)
2012 Balestier Khalsa 6 (0)
2013–2014 Woodlands Wellington 54 (20)
2015 Yongin City 5 (1)
2015–2017 Chungju Hummel 11 (1)
2017 Paju Citizen 1 (0)
2018 Gimpo 0 (0)
2018 Hougang United 8 (1)
International career
2004 South Korea U-17
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 July 2019
Jang Jo-yoon
Hangul
장조윤
Hanja
張朝潤
Revised RomanizationJang Joyun
McCune–ReischauerChang Choyun

Jang Jo-yoon (Korean장조윤; born 1 January 1988), alternatively spelt as Chang Jo-yoon, is a retired South Korean footballer who played as a forward.

Jang Jo-yoon initially started out as a midfielder while playing in his youth for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, but switched to a striker after he moved to the S. League team Super Reds in 2009.

Club career

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Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors

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Jang spent his first two seasons as a professional player with K League team Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in his native South Korea, the first club he signed for when he was fresh out of high school.

Super Reds

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In 2009, Jang was given an opportunity to move to Singapore to play in the S League for the all-Korean team, Super Reds.

Gombak United

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When the Super Reds were denied a place in the 2010 S. League, Jang headed west with compatriot Park Kang-jin to join Gombak United where he would feature prominently for the Bulls, scoring a total of fourteen goals in the S. League and one each in the Singapore Cup and Singapore League Cup.

Balestier Khalsa

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Jang was then transferred to Balestier Khalsa in 2012 but found little playing time under Hala Tigers coach Darren Stewart.

Woodlands Wellington

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In December 2012, it was noted that Jang was on trial with Woodlands Wellington when he was featured in the Northern Rams' lineup against Johor Darul Takzim in a pre-season friendly game.[1] Jang scored a goal in that match and set another goal for fellow Korean Moon Soon-ho in a subsequent friendly game against Warriors FC. On 11 January 2013, it was announced that Jang had been confirmed by the club for the 2013 season.[2] He made his debut for Woodlands Wellington on February 21, 2013 in a 2–2 draw against Warriors FC, assisting in Khalid Hamdaoui's 72nd-minute goal.[3] Jang scored his first Woodlands Wellington goal by firing home the winning goal off Taufiq Rahmat's corner kick at a S. League match against Albirex Niigata (S) on 27 March 2013, helping the Rams beat the White Swans with a 2–1 scoreline. He also created a goal for Khalid Hamdaoui in the same match.[4]

Yongin City

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After 6 years in Singapore, Jang returned to Korea to join Yongin City FC and played in the third tier of the South Korean league.

Chungju Hummel

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Halfway throughout the season, Jang joined K League 2 club, Chungju Hummel.

Paju Citizen

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In 2017, Jang joined K3 League outfits, Paju Citizen.

Gimpo FC

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After a season at Paju Citizen, Jang joined Gimpo FC in 2018.

Hougang United

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Jang returned to Singapore to join Hougang United in July 2018. He scored his first goal for Hougang in a 3–1 win against Geylang International on 5 August 2018.[5]

Return to Paju Citizen

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In 2019, Jang returned to Korea to rejoined Paju Citizen.[citation needed]

On 19 July 2019, he announced his retirement from football on a Facebook post, ending his 22-years football career.[6]

Club career statistics

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As of 16 July 2013
Club Performance League Cup League Cup Total
South Korea K League KFA Cup League Cup
Club Season Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Yellow card Yellow card Yellow-red card Red card Apps Goals
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 2007 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0
2008 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Club Performance League Cup League Cup Total
Singapore S. League Singapore Cup League Cup
Club Season Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Yellow card Yellow card Yellow-red card Red card Apps Goals
Super Reds FC 2009 12 (4) 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 (4) 4
Gombak United 2010 17 (6) 4 0 (1) 0 3 0 3 0 0 17 (7) 4
2011 32 10 2 1 3 1 3 0 0 37 12
Balestier Khalsa 2012 4 (2) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 (2) 0
Woodlands Wellington 2013 17 (1) 6 0 (1) 0 4 2 1 0 0 21 (2) 8
All numbers encased in brackets signify substitute appearances.

References

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  1. ^ "Reaction: Darul Takzim FC 5 – 1 Woodlands Wellington". Woodlands Wellington Football Club.
  2. ^ "Jang Jo-yoon Takes Up Third Foreigner Slot". Woodlands Wellington Football Club.
  3. ^ "Match Statistics for Match 0004 – Woodlands Wellington FC vs Warriors FC". S.League. Archived from the original on 2 October 2015. Retrieved 13 August 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ "Match Statistics for Match 0031 – Woodlands Wellington FC vs Albirex Niigata FC (S)". S.League. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. ^ "Hougang United Sign Chang Jo Yoon and Fazrul Nawaz Adam Mitter Out". www.foxsportsasia.com. Archived from the original on 16 July 2018. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  6. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
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