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Cho Gue-sung

Cho Gue-sung is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a forward for FC Midtjylland and the South Korea national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Cho Gue-sung is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a forward for FC Midtjylland and the South Korea national team. Born in Ansan in 1998, he became widely known internationally after scoring twice against Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He has also been recognised for being the first South Korean player to score two or more goals in a single World Cup match.

Early life and youth career

Cho Gue-sung was born in Ansan, South Korea, in 1998. Publicly available sources identify him as a South Korean footballer, but detailed youth-career information is not included in the provided results.

Club career

Cho has played professionally as a forward and, by 2023, was under contract with FC Midtjylland in Denmark. Sources identify him as a centre-forward and note his move to Midtjylland after his domestic career in South Korea.

International career

He debuted for the South Korea national team on 7 September 2021 against Lebanon. He was selected for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and became one of the tournament’s notable South Korean performers.

2022 FIFA World Cup

Cho scored two goals against Ghana in South Korea’s group-stage match, which ended in a 3–2 loss. That performance made him the first South Korean player to score two or more goals in a single World Cup match.

Key facts

  • Cho Gue-sung is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a forward for FC Midtjylland and the South Korea national team.
  • He was born on 25 January 1998 in Ansan, South Korea.
  • At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he scored two goals against Ghana in a 3–2 defeat.
  • He became the first South Korean player to score at least two goals in a single World Cup match.
  • He made his senior international debut for South Korea in September 2021.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Cho Gue-sung?
He is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a forward for FC Midtjylland and the South Korea national team.
When was Cho Gue-sung born?
He was born on 25 January 1998.
What position does Cho Gue-sung play?
He plays as a forward, often described as a centre-forward.
Why did Cho Gue-sung become internationally known?
He gained major attention after scoring two goals against Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
What record did he set at the 2022 World Cup?
He became the first South Korean player to score two or more goals in a single World Cup match.

References

  1. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/303464/cho-gue-sung
    Supports: Current club, position, nationality, and birthdate.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cho_Gue-sung
    Supports: World Cup goals against Ghana, tournament squad selection, and international recognition.
  3. Chosun Ilbo — https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/05/07/EG2Q732VQFERBNLAZNNTIKNPRY/
    Supports: World Cup performance, transfer to Midtjylland, and later career context.
  4. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/478686/gue-sung-cho/overview
    Supports: Nationality, preferred foot, and date of birth.