Choi Tae-uk (; born 13 March 1981) is a South Korean football coach and former player who is assistant coach of South Korea.
Club 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 LG Cheetahs in the 2000 draft following his graduation from Bupyeong High School. Despite his early promise, his professional career at Anyang was particularly successful, playing as a wing-back together with then-teammate Lee Young-pyo.
After short spells playing for Incheon United and J1 League side Shimizu S-Pulse, Choi 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, with playmaker Andrezinho (known as Tavares in South Korea) playing a significant role. Choi was usually fielded as a substitute. Following the conclusion of the 2007 season, he transferred to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.
Choi retired from football in 2015 due to an injury.
International career At international level, Choi was part of the South Korean Olympic football team in 2004. 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.
Choi was also a member of the South Korean World Cup team in 2002, but spent most of the tournament on the bench.
Career statistics Club +Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Club Season League National cup League cup Continental Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsAnyang LG Cheetahs2000K League1212040202012001K League2601050213412002K League2220000202422003K League36310——373 Total9664090611157Incheon United2004K League2350000—235Shimizu S-Pulse2005J1 League2554183—379Pohang Steelers2006K League2111041—2622007K League1305261—243 Total34162102—505Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors2008K League1842080—2842009K League2892040—3492010K League122003061213 Total581540150618316FC Seoul2010K League1660000—1662011K League1301000211612012K League2821000—2922013K League 110020—40160 Total678400061779Ulsan Hyundai2014K League 11000—2030 Career total3044022342519338851
International +Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoals South Korea2000422001612002101200350200520200920201210Career total304
Results list South Korea's goal tally first. +List of international goals scored by Choi Tae-uk No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition1 7 April 2000 Seoul, South Korea 3–0 6–0 2000 AFC Asian Cup qualification2 6–03 10 November 2001 Seoul, South Korea 1–0 2–0 Friendly4 20 April 2002 Daegu, South Korea 2–0 2–0 Friendly
Honours FC Seoul K League 1: 2000, 2010, 2012 Korean FA Cup: 2002, 2009, 2010 Korean League Cup: 2010 Korean Super Cup: 2001 AFC Champions League runner-up: 2001–02, 2013
Shimizu S-Pulse Emperor's Cup runner-up: 2005
Pohang Steelers K League 1: 2007 Korean FA Cup runner-up: 2007
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors K League 1: 2009
South Korea U23 Asian Games bronze medal: 2002
Individual K League All-Star: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009 K League 1 Best XI: 2009
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References
External links
Choi Tae-uk at KFA