Chae Hyun-woo
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| Date of birth | August 19, 2004 | |||||||||||
| Place of birth | South Korea | |||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||
| Position(s) | Winger, attacking midfielder, second striker | |||||||||||
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Current team | FC Anyang | |||||||||||
| Number | 71 | |||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||
| 2020–2022 | Goal Club | |||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Sangji University | |||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||
| 2024– | FC Anyang | 57 | (7) | |||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||
| 2025– | South Korea U-23 | 2 | (0) | |||||||||
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| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of November 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||
Chae Hyun-woo (Korean: 채현우; born August 19, 2004) is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a winger for K League 1 club FC Anyang. During his first season with the team, he made 26 appearances and scored three goals, aiding in the team's promotion from the second division.
Early life and youth career
[edit]Chae Hyun-woo was born on August 19, 2004. He attended Hanam Cheonhyeon Elementary School and began developing his football skills at age ten, joining the institution's football club in third grade. The team dissolved when Chae was in fifth grade and he spent a year training with Guri Junior Football Club. During his youth career, he played for Gwangseong Middle School (Incheon United FC's youth), Goal Club U-15 Team, and Pungsaeng Middle School (Seongnam FC's youth). He later returned to Goal Club to join its U-18 Team in high school before representing Sangji University at the collegiate level.[1]
Senior career
[edit]As a second-year student at Sangji University, Chae joined K League 2 club FC Anyang in March 2024 as a free agent.[2][3] He made his first appearance three weeks later as a starter in a match against Seoul E-Land FC.[4] In May, he scored his debut goal in a 3–2 loss to Jeonnam Dragons.[5] He made his second league goal in September, leading Anyang to a last-minute 2–1 victory against Gimpo FC.[6] He netted his third and final goal of the season in a 2–2 draw against Gyeongnam FC.[7] Chae made 26 appearances in the season and was credited in part for Anyang's promotion to the highest tier of the South Korean football league system for the first time in its history.[1][8] At the Hana Bank K League 2024 Awards, Chae was among one of the three finalists nominated by the K League Individual Awards Nomination Committee as the Young Player of the Year.[9] He ranked third and the honor was given to Seo Jae-min of Seoul E-Land FC.[10]
In the 2025 season, Chae scored his first K League 1 goal against Daegu FC, claiming a 1–0 victory and breaking a three-game losing streak for Anyang.[11] Park Jun-beom of Sportsseoul commended his energetic movement and attacking play, noting improvements from the previous season.[12] By mid-season, Chae became Anyang's top-scoring domestic player with three goals.[13] Soon after, he began experiencing a slump due to fatigue and tactical differences between his club and the national team.[14] He returned to form and scored his fourth goal in November.[14] Chae has been regarded as the team's rising star.[15]
International career
[edit]In 2025, Chae was called up to the South Korea national under-23 football team.[15] He played in two friendly matches against Australia in June and was included in the squad for the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers.[8]
Style of play
[edit]Chae is a winger capable of playing on either flank and can be deployed as an attacking midfielder or second striker.[1][16] A left-footed player, he has received praise for his technical abilities and keeping composure in scoring situations.[3] He cites Kang Yun-gu as his role model and draws inspiration from Bae Jun-ho.[1]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of November 1, 2025.[17]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| FC Anyang | 2024 | K League 2 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 3 |
| 2025 | K League 1 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 4 | |
| Career total | 57 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 7 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Seo, Ho-jeong (July 2025). 패기만만 이민성호의 도전자, FC안양 채현우. Onside (in Korean). Vol. 134. Korea Football Association. pp. 14–23. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Yeong-geon (February 5, 2025). '안양 최고 유망주' 채현우 "1부서 모든 것 쏟겠다" [쿠키인터뷰]. Kuki News (in Korean). Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ a b Kim, Yeong-hun (March 8, 2024). 안양, 경남에서 활약한 골키퍼 이윤오·신인 공격수 채현우 영입. Sports Today (in Korean). Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Jung, Min-su (April 7, 2024). K리그2 FC안양, 개막 4경기 연속 무패…선두 도약. KG News (in Korean). Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Geum, Yun-ho (May 26, 2024). '김종민 멀티골-발디비아 프리킥골' 전남, 안양에 3-2 대역전승...2위 탈환. MHN Sports (in Korean). Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Do-yong (May 26, 2024). '채현우 극적 결승골' 안양, 김포에 2-1 승리…K리그2 선두 질주. News1 (in Korean). Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Jeong-hyeon (November 9, 2024). '이럴 수가' 수원 1부 승격 끝내 무산, 최종 6위+K리그2 잔류…충남아산-이랜드-전남-부산 승격 여정 나선다 (종합). Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ a b Lee, Jong-kwan (August 28, 2025). [442.interview] 대체 발탁으로 '이민성호' 합류…안양 채현우 "아시안 게임 출전이 목표, 꾸준함 보여주면 갈 수 있을 것". FourFourTwo (in Korean). Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Jung, Seung-woo (November 20, 2024). MVP 조현우-양민혁-안데르손 3파전...'K리그 2024 대상 시상식' 후보 명단 발표 [공식발표]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Hong, Eun-dong (November 29, 2024). [GOAL 홍은동] K리그2 시상식은 '우승팀' 안양 천하…마테우스 '3관왕' 등극, 감독상·베스트11 6명 배출. Goal (in Korean). Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Lee, Yeong-seon (March 15, 2025). 부진했던 FC안양, 대구 잡고 3연패 탈출…채현우 리그 데뷔골. Kyeongin Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Park, Jun-beom (May 7, 2025). U-22 넘어 안양 '주전' 거듭나는 채현우 "2부보다 1부가 더 잘 맞는 것 같아요"[현장인터뷰]. Sportsseoul (in Korean). Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Lim, Gi-hwan (July 10, 2025). [BE.인터뷰] 이민성호 부름받은 '안양의 신성' 채현우, "후회없이 120% 쏟고, 공격포인트 7개 더 하겠다". Best Eleven (in Korean). Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ a b Kim, Hwan (November 2, 2025). 채현우는 흔들려도 쓰러지지 않았다, 그가 말하는 파란만장 2025시즌…"평탄하면 재미 없어, 축구를 더 사랑하게 됐다" [현장인터뷰]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ a b Kim, Yeong-hun (June 3, 2025). 배준호가 롤모델…'감격스러운 첫 태극마크' 안양 채현우 "배울 점이 많은 선수, 함께 뛰고파" [MK현장]. MK Sports (in Korean). Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Lee, Hyeon-seok (May 9, 2025). [인터뷰]이제는 어엿한 안양의 '핵심'...2004년생 채현우는 더 성장 중 "K리그1, 오히려 더 편해"→"목표는 공격P 10개". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved November 3, 2025.
- ^ Chae Hyun-woo at Soccerway. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Chae Hyun-woo – K League stats at kleague.com (in Korean)
