based on the 2023 season · updated 20 Aug 2026
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Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Jeonbuk Motors.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 K League 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 738 | 7.16 |
 Friendliesat South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 6.6 |
Scout report
Cho Wi-Je is a 25-year-old central defender at Jeonbuk Motors, rated 44.6 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 3rd of 83 on scout potential in the K League 1. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (32.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.54 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Wi-Je.
Judged on this season alone, Wi-Je graded 24 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 19th of 19 of the 19 centre-backs in the K League 1, on 4 clean sheets and 3.537 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 0 → 0).
On long-term talent our Rating reads 45, top 6% of the 19 centre-backs in the K League 1. At 25 Wi-Je is in his prime years, and a market index of 10.9 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Jeonbuk Motors finished 3rd of 12 · an upper-table side
3.54 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 4 clean sheets across 17 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (3rd of 12) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Defensive volume. 3.54 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 32.8% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 44.6, Wi-Je carries the 1st-highest potential of the centre-backs in the K League 1 of 19 — though on just 17 appearances this season, so the standing rests on a small sample. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.54 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the K League 1 with 600+ minutes this season.
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