Sharjah signed South Korean central defender Cho Yu-min
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Sharjah Football Club has completed its signing of South Korean central defender Cho Yu-min (27 years old) on a contract extending until June 2026. He comes from Daejeon Hana Citizen, a South Korean club. Cho Yu-min will replace Greek defender Kostas Manolas, whom the club had previously parted ways with after a season and a half of defending the team’s colors.
The player arrived in the Emirate of Sharjah last Tuesday and underwent a medical examination, which he passed successfully under the supervision of the club’s medical team, before officially completing the signing procedures on Wednesday morning.
Born on November 17, 1996, Cho Yu-min is considered one of the top defenders in the Korean league. He is adept at playing both as a right-back and a central midfielder. Since turning professional in 2018, he has participated in 166 matches in the Korean league, scoring 17 goals.
On the international front, the South Korean has 16 caps, including participation in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where he played in one match. He has also been involved in numerous matches with the South Korean U-23 Olympic team.
The player has been a crucial element for both the Olympic and youth national teams, as well as a consistent presence in the senior national team, most recently being called up for the squad participating in the Asian Cup in Qatar.
