21 Jo Hyeon-woo
Jo Hyeon-woo, 1991-09-25, Goalkeeper for Korea Republic, plays for Ulsan HD. 47 international caps, 0 goals. Part of Korea Republic's 2026 World Cup Group A squad.
Biography
Ulsan HD goalkeeper who rose to fame with a Man of the Match performance in South Korea's historic 2-0 victory over Germany at the 2018 World Cup. After joining Ulsan in 2020, he helped the club win three consecutive K League 1 titles (2022-2024) and was named K League 1 MVP in 2024. Has earned 47 caps for South Korea.
Career Timeline
Drafted by Daegu FC in the K-League draft after graduating university
Won Korean FA Cup with Daegu FC and earned Man of the Match in South Korea's 2-0 World Cup victory over Germany
Won gold medal at the Asian Games with South Korea U-23, earning military service exemption
Transferred to Ulsan Hyundai FC
Won the first of three consecutive K League 1 titles with Ulsan HD
Named K League 1 Most Valuable Player