Koo Ja-cheol South Korean Footballer Born 1989 in Chungju
Koo Ja-cheol · association football player · South Korean
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Koo Ja-cheol on Social Media
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- Followers
- 66.9K @jc_koo13
- Engagement rate
- 3.75% above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 2,463
- Average comments
- 42 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Biography
Born on 27 February 1989 in Chungju, Koo Ja-cheol is a South Korean footballer. He is listed with South Korea men's national football team (2008–2019) and FC Augsburg (2015–2019) among his teams.
Early life
He went on to study at Jeonju University.
Career
On the field, he is listed as a wing half. The earliest team listed is Jeju SK FC, from 2007. His 11 listed teams include South Korea men's national football team, FC Augsburg and VfL Wolfsburg. The longest stint listed is 11 years with South Korea men's national football team. At South Korea men's national football team (2008–2019), his team-mates on record include Kim Young-gwon, Park Joo-ho and Son Heung-min. South Korea national under-23 football team team-mates from the same years include Kim Young-gwon, Park Joo-ho and Jang Hyun-soo. He has 125K subscribers on YouTube, as counted in February 2025.
Teams
11 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2007–2010 | Jeju SK FC | Wing half |
| 2007–2009 | South Korea national under-20 football team | Wing half |
| 2008–2019 | South Korea men's national football team | Wing half |
| 2009–2012 | South Korea national under-23 football team | Wing half |
| 2011–2014 | VfL Wolfsburg | Wing half |
| 2012–2013 | FC Augsburg | Wing half |
| 2014–2015 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | Wing half |
| 2015–2019 | FC Augsburg | Wing half |
| 2019–2021 | Al-Gharafa SC | Wing half |
| 2021 | Al-Khor Sports Club | Wing half |
| 2022–2024 | Jeju SK FC | Wing half |
Personal life
He studied at Jeonju University.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Koo Ja-cheol?
Koo Ja-cheol is 37 years old, born on 27 February 1989 in Chungju.
What is Koo Ja-cheol known for?
Koo Ja-cheol is a wing half who has played for South Korea men's national football team and FC Augsburg.
How tall is Koo Ja-cheol?
Koo Ja-cheol is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What is Koo Ja-cheol’s nationality?
Koo Ja-cheol is South Korean, born in Chungju.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q348543), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: 대한민국 국군 Republic of Korea Armed Forces · CC BY-SA 2.0
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