Jo Jin-ho (footballer) explained

Jo Jin-ho
Birth Date:10 July 2003
Birth Place:South Korea
Height:1.72 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Radnički Niš
(on loan from Fenerbahçe)
Clubnumber:6
Youthyears1:2014–2015
Youthclubs1:Daedong Elementary School
Youthyears2:2016–2022
Youthclubs2:Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Youthyears3:2022–2023
Youthclubs3:Fenerbahçe U21
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Fenerbahçe
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–2024
Clubs2:Novi Pazar (loan)
Caps2:21
Goals2:1
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Radnički Niš (loan)
Caps3:15
Goals3:0
Nationalteam1:South Korea U14
Nationalyears2:2018–2019
Nationalteam2:South Korea U16
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2020
Nationalteam3:South Korea U17
Nationalcaps3:3
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2024–
Nationalteam4:South Korea U20
Nationalcaps4:3
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalyears5:2024–
Nationalteam5:South Korea U23
Nationalcaps5:2
Nationalgoals5:0
Club-Update:19:00, 23 November 2024 (CET)
Nationalteam-Update:15:45, 14 June 2024 (UTC)
Hangul:조진호
Hanja:!
Mr:Cho Chinho
Rr:Jo Jinho

Jo Jin-ho (; born 10 July 2003) is a South Korean footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Serbian side Radnički Niš on loan from Fenerbahçe.

Club career

Early career

Jo took an interest in football from a young age, first playing at the Daedong Elementary School in 2014. He was recruited by Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors ahead of the 2016 season, and spent six full seasons with the North Jeolla Province-based club.[1]

Fenerbahçe

In March 2022, after FIFA intervention, Jo signed an amateur contract with Turkish side Fenerbahçe.[1] Since joining, he has already trained with the first team.[2]

On February 17, 2023, he signed a three-and-a-half-year professional contract.[3]

Novi Pazar (loan)

On 15 September 2023, he was loaned out along with his teammate Omar Fayed to Serbian club Novi Pazar until the end of the 2023–24 season.[4]

He showed a very successful performance for Novi Pazar with 1 goals in 23 matches in all domestic competitions.

FK Radnički Niš (loan)

On 2 June 2024, he was loaned out to FK Radnički Niš for the 2024-25 Serbian SuperLiga.[5]

International

Jo has represented South Korea from under-14 to under-17 level.[6]

Style of play

A technically gifted player, Jo has been likened to former Spanish international David Silva for his dribbling ability and range of passes.[7]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
2020-21K League 10000006161
Fenerbahçe SK2021-22Süper Lig000000140140
2022-23Süper Lig300000222252
Total300000422452
Novi Pazar (loan)2023-24Serbian SuperLiga21120231
Radnički Niš (loan)2024-25Serbian SuperLiga15010160
Career total3913000422843

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jo Jin-ho kimdir ve kac vasindadir? Fenerbahce'nin ikinci Korelisi!. Who is Jo Jin-ho and how old is he? Fenerbahce's second Korean!. 19 April 2022. 20 April 2022. spor.haber7.com. Turkish.
  2. Web site: Fenerbahçe'de Jo Jin-ho, A Takım'la çalıştı. Fenerbahce Jo Jin-ho trained with A Team. 29 March 2022. 20 April 2022. odatv4.com. Turkish.
  3. Web site: Fenerbahçe'de Jo Jin-ho 3,5 yıl profestonel sözleşme imzaladı. Fenerbahce Jo Jin-ho signed 3 and half year professional contract. 17 February 2023. 17 February 2023. TFF.org. Turkish.
  4. Web site: Bilgilendirme . 15 September 2023 . Fenerbahçe S.K. . 15 September 2023 . tr.
  5. Web site: Fenerbahçe'de Jin-ho Jo ile vedalaşıldı! . 3 July 2024 . Milliyet . 2 December 2024 . tr.
  6. Web site: [단독] ‘전북 유스 최대어’ 조진호, 김민재 뛰는 ‘터키 명문’ 페네르바체 간다]. [Exclusive] ‘Turkey’s prestigious’ Fenerbahce, where Jin-ho Cho and Min-jae Kim, ‘the biggest youth players in Jeonbuk,’ are going. 5 March 2022. 7 March 2023. besteleven.com. Korean.
  7. Web site: Fener'in yeni transferi Jin-ho Jo! Güney Koreli yazardan dikkat çeken David Silva benzetmesi. Fener's new transfer Jin-ho Jo! The striking David Silva analogy from the South Korean writer. Uğur. Çem. 27 March 2022. 20 April 2022. sabah.com.tr. Turkish.