Choo Hyo-joo (Korean: 추효주; born 29 July 2000) is a South Korean footballer who plays as a winger for Northern Super League side Ottawa Rapid and the South Korea national team.
 Choo in 2021 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 29 July 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Busan, South Korea | ||
| Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ottawa Rapid | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Ulsan College | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Suwon FC | 65 | (14) |
| 2024 | Hyundai Steel Red Angels | 18 | (1) |
| 2025– | Ottawa Rapid | 23 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2018–2019 | South Korea U20 | 10 | (4) |
| 2019– | South Korea | 62 | (6) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17 October 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 18 March 2026 | |||
Club career
editAfter graduating from Ulsan College, Choo joined Suwon FC in early 2021. She made 65 appearances for Suwon over three years, recording 14 goals and eight assists.[1] After leaving Suwon, Choo joined Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels, signing a two-year contract with an overseas release clause. After one season with Incheon she transferred to Ottawa Rapid FC of the newly-formed Northern Super League.[2] She started in Ottawa's inaugural match, a 2–1 victory over AFC Toronto.[3] On 28 November 2025, Choo signed a new contract with the Rapid, extending her time with the club through the 2026 Northern Super League season.[4][5]
International career
editBetween 2018 and 2019, Choo played for the South Korea under-20 team, scoring four goals in ten appearances.[6]
She made her debut for the senior team on 15 December 2019 in a 3–0 win against Chinese Taipei at the 2019 EAFF E-1 Football Championship, where South Korea finished as runners-up to Japan.[6][7]
In July 2023, Choo was included in the squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.[8][9]
References
edit- ↑ "Ottawa Rapid FC Announce Signing of Defender/Winger Choo Hyo-Joo". OurSports Central. 13 February 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ↑ Jeon, Yeong-ji (8 February 2025). "'韓여축의 자부심으로!' '벨 애제자'추효주,캐나다리그 오타와 이적[단독인터뷰]" ['The pride of Korean women's football!' 'Bell's protegé' Choo Hyo-joo transfers to Ottawa]. Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ↑ "April 27 | Ottawa Rapid FC vs AFC Toronto". Ottawa Rapid FC. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ↑ "Winger Choo Hyo-joo Agree to New Contract Through 2026". Ottawa Rapid FC. 28 November 2025. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
- ↑ Jacques, John (29 November 2025). "Ottawa Rapid extends Choo deal to 2026". Northern Tribune. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- 1 2 "추효주 CHOO Hyojoo FW" (in Korean). Korea Football Association. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ↑ Yoo, Jee-ho (13 July 2023). "Versatile player for S. Korea determined to show toughness at Women's World Cup". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ↑ 명단 발표 [List announcement] (in Korean). Korea Football Association. 5 July 2023.
- ↑ "Versatile player for Korea determined to show toughness at Women's World Cup". The Korea Times. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
External links
edit- Choo Hyo-joo at Soccerway
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