Midfielder talent Cho Jin-ho finally makes his first-team debut in Turkiye...a compliment for a young player with great potential
Sep 27, 2025
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Konyaspor lost 1-3 to Galatasaray in the sixth round of the 2025-2026 Super League at RAMS Park in Istanbul, Turkiye on the 23rd (Korea time). Cho Jin-ho started the game on the bench and stepped on the ground in the 24th minute of the second half. Played a league game for the first time on the Turkiye stage. After putting in, he changed the atmosphere of Konyaspor and properly impressed his fans. Cho Jin-ho served as a strong midfield pressure and a soft link. It helped Umut Nair's comeback goal in the 36th minute of the second half.
After the game, coach Recep Utsar Konyaspor lost to the opponent's personal ability. However, Cho Jin-ho from Korea is a young player with great potential. Gave him a chance at the most difficult moment, played well. I will give you more time when you grow up." Local media, including Panatique, also mentioned Cho Jin-ho's performance and evaluated that `Konyaspor regained its midfield vitality through a second-half replacement.'
Cho Jin-ho, born in 2003, is a midfielder resource that Korean soccer expects. He grew up in Geumsan Middle School under the age of 15 (U-15) and Yeongsaeng High School under the age of 18 (U-18). As a teenager, he played in the center as an attacking midfielder. It was evaluated as having good ball distribution and excellent technique.
He was recognized for his talent throughout the national team by age. In the meantime, it has also received attention from Europe. Cho Jin-ho received a love call from Fenerbahce, who is also famous for his former team of Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich). However, chances in the first team were not easy. Cho Jin-ho took on the challenge for growth. He was loaned to Novipazar in the Serbian league through the summer 2023 transfer window. He played in 21 Serbian Superliga matches during the 2023-2024 season, demonstrating his talent. Ahead of the 2024-2025 season, he moved to Radnitsky Nishu. It is said that the manager and club director moved themselves. Cho Jin-ho, who played his part on the Serbian stage, returned to the Turkiye stage.
Cho Jin-ho focused on rehabilitation for a while due to injury ahead of this season. He made his debut on the Turkiye stage that day, raising expectations. Cho Jin-ho made his league debut on the road in a big match. I was able to play with confidence through my experience in Serbia. As he made his debut well, he will continue to be a player who will energize the team in the future."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
