Jo Hyeon-woo
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Records
Jo Hyeon-woo's career is defined by his heroics on the international stage. His performance at the 2018 World Cup, where he single-handedly kept Germany at bay, remains one of the greatest goalkeeping displays in tournament history. He has won multiple K League 1 titles and the AFC Champions League with Ulsan HD, and his individual accolades include the league MVP in 2017. Jo's consistency and big-match temperament have made him a legend in Korean football, admired by fans and respected by peers across Asia.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
FIFA World Cup 2018 Squad Selection
Selected for South Korea's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Roster
Selected for Ulsan HD's roster for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Records & Feats
First South Korean goalkeeper to win K League 1 MVP
Jo Hyeon-woo was named K League 1 Most Valuable Player in 2017, becoming the first goalkeeper in the league's history to win the award.
Only player to play every minute of the 2015 K League Challenge season
Jo played all 40 matches for Daegu FC in the 2015 K League Challenge, the only player in the league to do so.