Cha Je-hoon, born in 2006, joined the 3rd place Machida
Nov 28, 2024
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On the 28th, Machida recruited midfielder Cha Je-hoon from Junggyeong High School as a new force in the 2025 season through the club's website' is officially announced. According to a person familiar with the Japanese transfer market, Cha Je-hoon is known to receive the highest treatment among high school students who go directly to Japan.
Cha Je-hoon, born in 2006, is a talent who has played in national teams by age, including under-16 (U-16) and under-17 (U-17). In particular, he participated in the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia last year and took the center stage of Korea.
Cha Je-hoon, who is tall at 1m85, is considered the next generation of defensive midfielders. He is tall and has fast feet. You get high marks for your vigorous activity as well as for your strong compression ability. An official from Machida's club, who is moving to Cha Je-hoon, recruited Jung Woo-young (Ulsan HD) in the past.
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Cha Je-hoon said, `I am very happy to start my career as a professional soccer player, which I have dreamed of since I was young. Thank you so much to my family, friends, and leadership teachers who helped me by my side. In the future, I will show a performance that will satisfy my fans on both sides of offense and defense by utilizing my talent, sincerity and exercise. I will contribute to the team's victory."
Machida has been making a splash this season. He recorded 18 wins, 9 draws and 9 losses (52 points) in 36 games in the J League. I'm in third place. There is a high possibility of advancing to the Asian Champions League (ACL) next season. At the center of Machida is the performance of Korean players. Oh Se-hoon, Na Sang-ho, and Jang Min-gyu are playing at the core. Machida, who has benefited from the effect of Korean players, even recruited Choi Je-hoon to strengthen the midfield next season.
Meanwhile, players who played in the 2023 U-17 World Cup with Cha Je-hoon are reporting their advancement abroad one after another. Yang Min-hyuk (Kangwon FC) will head to Tottenham in the English Premier League (EPL). Yoon Do-young (Daejeon Hana Citizen) and others are also known to receive European attention.
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