Player Profile
Cho Yu-min at FIFA World Cup 2026
Cho Yu-min
FK Crvena zvezda
Position
Primary
Centre-Back
Others
Defender
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Overview
Cho Yu-min gives South Korea another useful centre-back profile in the 2026 World Cup cycle because tournament squads need more than one reliable defender in reserve. He helps deepen the defensive pool. FIFA World Cup 2026.
At 29, he is at a sensible age for a defender who can contribute with maturity and structure. Fans tracking him alongside all qualified teams are still following one of the most important names in South Korea's road to the tournament.
Team Overview
Cho matters because South Korea need dependable depth across the back line, not just one or two headline defenders. He helps protect the squad against tactical shifts and selection pressure. Fans who want the full national-team picture can also track him through South Korea and the tournament route that runs through the match schedule and the three-country map of the host venues.
That matters more than people often realize in tournament football.
Early Life and Background
Birthplace, family, and youth football journey
Born on 17 November 1996, Cho developed through Korean football into a defender valued for practical defending and system fit. His game has long leaned on usefulness more than hype.
That identity still shapes his profile now.
Club Career
Early clubs and development
The K League phase was important because it gave Cho the senior repetitions needed to become a stable professional defender. Those years sharpened his defensive habits and game reading.
That consistency created the base for his later overseas move.
Current club and recent form
At FK Crvena zvezda, Cho works in a club setting that demands concentration and defensive structure. That helps South Korea because even reserve defenders benefit from competitive European habits.
He arrives with current rhythm rather than only reputation. Supporters following his club rhythm through the broadcast guide can already see how closely his club form connects to South Korea's wider 2026 picture.
Cho Yu-min - Stats and Performance
| Season | Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2024 | K League phase | 170+ | 10+ | 4+ |
| 2024-2026 | FK Crvena zvezda | 45+ | 3+ | 1+ |
Cho's profile is built around defensive discipline, aerial support, and reliable squad depth value.
International Career
Caps, goals, and major tournaments
For South Korea, Cho gives the back line another mature option who can help in rotation or in specific tactical contexts. That matters because strong tournament squads need credible alternatives.
He helps increase the team's defensive flexibility.
| National team | Caps | Goals | Tournament involvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Senior defensive option | Aerial return | Rotational centre-back in the 2026 cycle |
Playing Style and Key Strengths
Position, role, and standout qualities
Cho is a centre-back who prefers organized defending, clean positioning, and practical interventions. He is more about shape and timing than reckless risk.
That makes him a useful squad defender.
Personal Info and Profile
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Cho Yu-min |
| Date of birth | 17 November 1996 |
| Age | 29 |
| Nationality | South Korea |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (182 cm) |
| Weight | Subject to confirmation |
| Position | Defender |
| Preferred foot | Right |
| Current club | FK Crvena zvezda |
| Contract end | Subject to confirmation |
| Transfer value | EUR 2.5M |
| Jersey number | 14 |
| Weekly salary | Subject to confirmation |
| Estimated net worth | Subject to confirmation |
Transfer Context and Club Situation
The main Cho story in 2026 is squad value rather than transfer noise. South Korea benefit from having another defender with competitive club experience.
That practical role matters more than speculation.
Cho Yu-min Salary and Net Worth
Cho Yu-min's reported weekly salary is Subject to confirmation. Estimated net worth is listed at Subject to confirmation.
Cho Yu-min is currently with FK Crvena zvezda, with the profile contract field listed as Subject to confirmation. The current transfer value shown here is EUR 2.5M, which gives a firmer public-market signal of how his standing is viewed in the 2026 cycle.
For readers comparing Cho Yu-min's earnings profile with his football value, the safest approach is to weigh club level, contract situation, transfer value, and tournament role together instead of treating rumors as confirmed financial reporting.
Cho Yu-min 2026 Style, Strengths, and Tournament Outlook
Cho's biggest strength is that he gives South Korea more defensive cover without changing the shape too much. That kind of steadiness is useful in long tournaments.
The challenge is earning minutes in a competitive centre-back group.
Even so, he remains a worthwhile squad option in the 2026 cycle. Fans can follow the detail through fixture pages, the live race in the group standings, and real-time updates on live scores.