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| Kwon Chang-hoon | |
| Hangul | 권창훈 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 權昶勳 |
| RR | Gwon Changhun |
| MR | Kwŏn Ch'anghun |
| IPA | [kwʌn.tɕʰaŋ.ɦun] |
Kwon Chang-hoon (Korean: 권창훈; born 30 June 1994) is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for K League 1 club Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and the South Korea national team.
Early life
[edit]Kwon started playing football when he was in YangJeon Elementary School in Seoul. After he graduated from Joongdong Middle School, he went to Maetan High School to join the under-18 team of Suwon Samsung Bluewings.
Club career
[edit]Suwon Samsung Bluewings
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Suwon Samsung Bluewings signed Kwon under homegrown player rule during the 2012 K League draft. He made his senior debut as a substitute in the 79th minute in an AFC Champions League match against Kashiwa Reysol on 3 April 2013. He also made his K League debut against Daegu FC on 6 April, playing as a substitute for 25 minutes. He was selected for the K League 1 Best XI in 2015 and 2016 while playing for Suwon. He challenged France's Ligue 1 after growing as one of the top midfielders in the K League.
Dijon
[edit]In January 2017, Kwon joined Dijon on a 3.5-year deal. The transfer fee paid to Suwon was estimated at €1.5 million.[2] In the 2017–18 Ligue 1, Kwon quickly established himself as an ace player for Dijon, finishing joint Dijon's top scorer with 11 goals in 34 league appearances. However, he injured his Achilles tendon during the last league match, and failed to show his former performance since then.
SC Freiburg
[edit]On 28 June 2019, Kwon joined Bundesliga side SC Freiburg.[3][4] He usually played as a substitute during two years in Freiburg.
Return to Suwon
[edit]Kwon left SC Freiburg to do mandatory military service in South Korea. He returned to his former club Suwon Samsung Bluewings, and prepared to enlist in military football club Gimcheon Sangmu.[5]
Kwon did not feature for Suwon during the 2023 season, which saw the club getting relegated to K League 2, due to persistent injuries; he subsequently left the club, following the expiration of his contract.[6][7] He received support from Suwon to overcome a long-term injury, whereas he was criticised for being unconcerned with the club and club's fans.[8]
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
[edit]On 7 January 2024, Kwon joined fellow K League 1 club Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on a free transfer.[7][9]
International career
[edit]Kwon was named in the South Korean under-19 squad for the 2012 AFC U-19 Championship in the United Arab Emirates.[10] After winning the AFC Championship, Kwon was called up to under-20 team for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[11]
Kwon was called up to the senior national team for the 2015 East Asian Cup. He made his international debut in an East Asian Cup match against China. On 3 September 2015, at the Hwaseong Stadium, he scored his first senior goals, a brace, in an 8–0 home win over Laos in the second round of qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.[12]
Kwon participated in the 2016 Summer Olympics, and scored a crucial goal in a 1–0 win over Mexico to advance to the quarter-finals.
Kwon was named in South Korea's preliminary 28-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. In the last game of the 2017–18 French season, however, Kwon injured his Achilles tendon and was ruled out for the World Cup through injury.[13]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 2013 | K League 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 2[a] | 1 | — | 11 | 1 | ||
| 2014 | K League 1 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 20 | 1 | ||||
| 2015 | K League 1 | 35 | 10 | 1 | 0 | — | 7[a] | 1 | — | 43 | 11 | |||
| 2016 | K League 1 | 27 | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | 4[a] | 1 | — | 35 | 9 | |||
| Total | 90 | 18 | 6 | 1 | — | 13 | 3 | — | 109 | 22 | ||||
| Dijon II | 2016–17 | National 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | ||||
| Dijon | 2016–17 | Ligue 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2017–18 | Ligue 1 | 34 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 36 | 11 | |||
| 2018–19 | Ligue 1 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 1 | 24 | 4 | ||
| Total | 61 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 1 | 1 | 68 | 15 | |||
| SC Freiburg | 2019–20 | Bundesliga | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 23 | 2 | |||
| 2020–21 | Bundesliga | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 14 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 35 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 37 | 3 | |||||
| SC Freiburg II | 2020–21 | Regionalliga Südwest | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 2021 | K League 1 | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | ||||
| Gimcheon Sangmu (draft) | 2022 | K League 1 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 2[c] | 0 | 36 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | K League 2 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | ||||
| Total | 41 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | 45 | 2 | ||||
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 2024 | K League 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 3[d] | 1 | 1[c] | 0 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2025 | K League 1 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 4[d] | 0 | — | 21 | 0 | |||
| Total | 23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 3 | |||
| Career total | 265 | 40 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 307 | 48 | ||
International
[edit]- Scores and results list South Korea's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kwon goal.[16]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 September 2015 | Hwaseong Stadium, Hwaseong, South Korea |  Laos |
3–0 | 8–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2 | 6–0 | |||||
| 3 | 8 September 2015 | Saida Municipal Stadium, Sidon, Lebanon |  Lebanon |
3–0 | 3–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 4 | 24 March 2018 | Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland |  Northern Ireland |
1–0 | 1–2 | Friendly |
| 5 | 10 October 2019 | Hwaseong Stadium, Hwaseong, South Korea |  Sri Lanka |
8–0 | 8–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 6 | 5 June 2021 | Goyang Stadium, Goyang, South Korea |  Turkmenistan |
4–0 | 5–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 7 | 7 September 2021 | Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon, South Korea | Lebanon |
1–0 | 1–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 8 | 15 January 2022 | Mardan Sports Complex, Antalya, Turkey |  Iceland |
2–0 | 5–1 | Friendly |
| 9 | 21 January 2022 | Mardan Sports Complex, Antalya, Turkey |  Moldova |
3–0 | 4–0 | Friendly |
| 10 | 1 February 2022 | Rashid Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |  Syria |
2–0 | 2–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 11 | 14 June 2022 | Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, South Korea |  Egypt |
4–1 | 4–1 | Friendly |
| 12 | 20 July 2022 | Toyota Stadium, Toyota, Japan |  China |
2–0 | 3–0 | 2022 EAFF Championship |
Honours
[edit]Suwon Samsung Bluewings
South Korea U20
South Korea U23
- AFC U-23 Championship runner-up: 2016[19]
South Korea
Individual
- K League All-Star: 2015, 2022[21][22]
- K League 1 Best XI: 2015, 2016[23][24]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Played for Maetan High School, which was an academy of Suwon Samsung Bluewings.
- ^ Includes one appearance against non-national team.
- ^ Includes one appearance against non-national team.
- ^ Includes six appearances and one goal as an overage player (four appearances in Summer Olympics, two appearances and one goal in friendlies).
References
[edit]- ^ "FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Squad list: Korea Republic (KOR)" (PDF). FIFA. 15 November 2022. p. 17. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ "Transfert : le Sud-Coréen Kwon Chang-hoon à Dijon (officiel)". L'Équipe (in French). 18 January 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ "Changhoon Kwon wechselt an die Dreisam". SC Freiburg (in German). 28 June 2019. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ "S. Korean midfielder signs with German Bundesliga club Freiburg". Yonhap News Agency. 28 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ 권창훈, 수원 복귀…짧은 6개월 ‘친정’에 복덩이 될까 (in Korean). Kyunghyang Shinmun. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ 권창훈 전북 입단에 '배신자 논쟁' 후끈…"반드시 보답하겠다". Nate (in Korean). Xportsnews. 7 January 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ a b Park, Ji-Hwan (8 January 2024). "Kwon Chang-hoon joins Jeonbuk after Bluewings relegation". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ 권창훈, 전북으로 이적…‘배신자 논란’ 비난 (in Korean). Global Economic. 7 January 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ "전북 현대 모터스". Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (in Korean). 7 January 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ KFA. "남자 U-20 대표팀". Korea Football Association. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
- ^ Dong Hyun, Oh (12 June 2013). "이광종호, 터키 U-20 월드컵 출전 명단 확정(Lee Kwang-ho to confirm his roster for the U-20 World Cup in Turkey.)". Newsis.
- ^ "Son Heung-Min nets hat trick for South Korea, Shinji Kagawa seals Japan win". ESPN. 3 September 2015. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ Duerden, John (20 May 2018). "South Korea's World Cup hopes dented by Kwon Chang-hoon's Achilles injury". ESPN FC. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "Kwon Chang-Hoon". Soccerway. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ "Chang-hoon KWON - Football : la fiche de Chang-hoon KWON (Dijon)". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ "Kwon, Chang-Hoon". National Football Teams. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- ^ Stokkermans, Karel; Zlotkowski, Andre (29 November 2018). "South Korea 2015". RSSSF. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- ^ Di Maggio, Roberto (5 November 2014). "Asian U-19 Championship 2012". RSSSF. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- ^ "AFC U-23 Championship 2016 - Finals". AFC. Archived from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- ^ Di Maggio, Roberto (14 July 2016). "East Asian Championship 2015". RSSSF. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- ^ [K올스타전 생생리뷰] '염기훈 MVP' 팀 최강희vs팀 슈틸리케, 3-3 무승부. (in Korean). InterFootball. 17 July 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "Tottenham Hotspur 6-3 K-League XI". Tottenham Hotspur. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ K리그 대상 이동국 MVP·이재성 영플레이상 수상. Naver (in Korean). Seoul Broadcasting System. 1 December 2015.
- ^ '득점왕' 정조국, K리그 MVP 수상. Naver (in Korean). Seoul Broadcasting System. 8 November 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
External links
[edit]- Kwon Chang-hoon at KFA (in Korean)
- Kwon Chang-hoon at WorldFootball.net
- Kwon Chang-hoon – K League stats at kleague.com (in Korean)
- Official page of Kwon Chang-hoon
Kwon Chang-hoon
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Early years
Early life
Kwon Chang-hoon was born on June 30, 1994, in Seoul, South Korea.[1] His father, Kwon Sang-young, operated a bakery for over 30 years, working long hours from dawn to late night to support the family and fuel his son's passion for football.[7] This dedication earned Kwon the nickname "Bread-hoon," a moniker he embraces as a tribute to his father's sacrifices.[7] Kwon first began playing football around the age of seven, joining the school team at Yangjeon Elementary School in Seoul, where he attended from 2001 to 2006.[1] He continued developing his skills through school-level play during this period, laying the foundation for his future in the sport. From 2007 to 2009, Kwon attended Joongdong Middle School, where he persisted with football amid his studies.[1] By this time, he had emerged as a standout talent, becoming well-known in the Gyeonggi region for his performances in local school competitions and attracting attention from scouts as a top youth prospect.[8]Youth development
Kwon Chang-hoon joined the U-18 youth ranks of Suwon Samsung Bluewings in 2010 at the age of 16, marking the start of his structured professional development within one of South Korea's prominent club academies.[1][2] This move followed his time at Joongdong Middle School and integrated him into a competitive environment focused on honing elite-level skills for aspiring professionals. As part of Suwon's youth program, Kwon attended Maetan High School from 2010 to 2012, where the curriculum emphasized football alongside academics to nurture young talents. During this period, his training centered on developing him as an attacking midfielder and winger, with a strong emphasis on technical proficiency, ball control, and tactical awareness in offensive transitions. He progressed through internal youth squads, participating in pre-professional matches in domestic youth leagues, which showcased his growing versatility and direct playing style.Club career
Suwon Samsung Bluewings
Kwon Chang-hoon joined his hometown club Suwon Samsung Bluewings as a homegrown player following the 2012 K League draft, having progressed through the club's youth system. He made his senior debut in 2013.[9] Over the next few seasons, Kwon established himself as a key midfielder for Suwon, contributing to the team's competitive campaigns in the K League 1 and domestic cups. His breakthrough came in the 2015 season, where he scored 10 goals in the K League 1, helping Suwon finish as runners-up in the league behind champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.[10] Kwon’s performances that year earned him a spot in the K League 1 Best XI.[1] In 2016, Kwon played a leading role in Suwon's Korean FA Cup triumph, their fourth title in the competition, defeating FC Seoul 4–2 on penalties in the final after a 2–2 draw; he contributed with a goal during the tournament.[11] During his initial stint with Suwon from 2013 to January 2017, Kwon made 120 appearances across all competitions, scoring 23 goals and providing 8 assists.[12] In January 2017, Kwon transferred to French Ligue 1 side Dijon FCO for a fee of €1.5 million, a figure that ranked among the highest ever paid for a K League player at the time.[13]Dijon
Kwon Chang-hoon joined Dijon FCO from Suwon Samsung Bluewings on January 18, 2017, signing a three-year contract for a reported transfer fee of €1.5 million.[13] Following his success as a dynamic attacking midfielder in the K League 1, where he had established himself as a key player with notable goal-scoring contributions, Kwon faced the challenge of adapting to the higher physical demands and tactical intensity of Ligue 1.[2] He made his Ligue 1 debut on February 19, 2017, as a substitute in a 4–2 away defeat to Olympique Lyonnais.[14] Limited to eight appearances without scoring in the remainder of the 2016–17 season, Kwon gradually adjusted to the European style, focusing on improving his positioning and endurance amid Dijon's fight against relegation. His first Ligue 1 goal came on August 19, 2017, equalizing in a 2–2 draw against Stade Rennais, marking a breakthrough in his offensive integration.[15] In the 2017–18 season, Kwon emerged as a pivotal figure for Dijon, scoring 11 goals in 34 league appearances and sharing the team's top-scorer honors.[16] His versatile play on the wings and as an attacking midfielder, combining dribbling flair with clinical finishing, was instrumental in Dijon's mid-table finish of 11th place, securing their Ligue 1 status eight points clear of the relegation zone. Kwon's contributions highlighted his successful adaptation, as he navigated the league's pace and physicality while providing creative outlets in a squad often reliant on counter-attacks. The 2018–19 campaign proved more challenging, with Dijon struggling throughout and Kwon managing two goals in 19 appearances before departing midway through the season.[17] Injuries and tactical shifts under manager Antoine Kombouaré limited his starts to 10, yet his moments of brilliance, including key assists and dynamic runs, offered glimpses of his prior form amid the team's defensive woes.[18] Over his two full seasons at Dijon, Kwon amassed 61 Ligue 1 appearances and 13 goals, totaling 13 goals across all competitions during his tenure.[17] He left the club in June 2019, transferring to SC Freiburg for €2 million.[3]SC Freiburg
Kwon Chang-hoon joined SC Freiburg from Dijon on 28 June 2019, signing a two-year contract for a transfer fee of €2 million.[19][3] This move marked his transition to the Bundesliga, where he was expected to provide creativity in midfield under coach Christian Streich.[20] He made his Bundesliga debut on 24 August 2019, coming on as a substitute against SC Paderborn 07 and scoring the winning goal in the 90+1st minute of a 3–1 victory.[21] His first league goal came in that match, showcasing his ability to impact games from the bench with a left-footed finish.[22] In the 2019–20 season, Kwon featured in 22 Bundesliga appearances, netting 3 goals and contributing to Freiburg's solid mid-table finish in 8th place despite the season's interruption by the COVID-19 pandemic, which condensed fixtures and affected team preparations. The pandemic's disruptions, including match postponements and a return to play in May 2020 under strict protocols, limited Kwon's full integration into the squad's high-intensity style. Over his two seasons at Freiburg, Kwon accumulated 41 appearances across all competitions, scoring 5 goals, though recurring injuries, including a knee issue in early 2021, restricted his starts and overall involvement.[23] His contract expired at the end of the 2020–21 season, leading to a free transfer departure amid these challenges.[24]Return to Suwon Samsung Bluewings
Kwon Chang-hoon rejoined his boyhood club, Suwon Samsung Bluewings, on a free transfer from SC Freiburg on July 1, 2021, signing a three-year contract that ran until the end of the 2023 season.[3][5] The move marked his homecoming after four years in Europe, where injuries had hampered his progress, allowing him to prioritize recovery and prepare for mandatory military service while contributing to the team in the K League 1. The attacking midfielder arrived still rehabilitating from a knee injury sustained in January 2021 during his time at Freiburg, which had sidelined him for over two months and affected his readiness for the second half of the 2021 K League 1 season.[23][25] His limited involvement that year saw him make 11 appearances and score 1 goal in league play, as he gradually built match fitness amid the club's push for playoff qualification.[26] In 2022, Kwon fulfilled his military obligation via a loan to Gimcheon Sangmu FC, where he showcased a strong resurgence with 33 K League 1 appearances, demonstrating improved consistency and leadership in midfield despite no league goals, helping the military team secure promotion to the top flight.[26] Upon completing his service and returning to Suwon in June 2023, Kwon featured in 8 K League 1 matches, scoring 2 goals, while taking on a more experienced role in the squad amid the club's turbulent campaign.[26][27] Suwon endured relegation struggles, finishing in the drop zone after a season plagued by inconsistent results and defensive vulnerabilities, marking their first descent to K League 2 since 2018.[5] Over his second stint at the club from 2021 to mid-2023—interrupted by military duty—Kwon accumulated 19 league appearances and 3 goals, reflecting a period of personal growth tempered by setbacks.[26] He departed as a free agent in January 2024, transferring to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors to seek a fresh challenge in a title-contending environment.[5][28]Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Kwon Chang-hoon signed with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on January 7, 2024, joining the club on a free transfer from Suwon Samsung Bluewings and agreeing to a two-year contract with an option to extend until the end of 2025.[5] The move came after Suwon's relegation to the K League 2, allowing Kwon to return to a contending side where he could leverage his experience as a versatile winger and attacking midfielder.[5] In his debut 2024 season, Kwon featured in 32 matches across all competitions, scoring 1 goal and recording 5 assists while logging limited starting minutes as he adapted to the team's dynamics during a transitional period. He was named MVP of the 37th round of the 2024 K League 1 season for his performance against FC Seoul.[4] His contributions provided valuable depth in midfield and on the flanks, helping stabilize Jeonbuk amid a challenging campaign that saw the club finish 10th in the K League 1.[29] As of November 2025, Kwon has appeared in 22 K League 1 matches this season, totaling 523 minutes with 0 goals and 3 assists, primarily coming off the bench to offer leadership and creativity in a squad undergoing further changes with new signings and youth integration.[12] His role has emphasized maintaining possession and delivering precise crosses, supporting Jeonbuk's efforts to rebuild momentum in title contention. Over his tenure with Jeonbuk, Kwon has amassed 54 appearances, 1 goal, and 8 assists, establishing himself as a seasoned veteran whose technical skill and international pedigree aid in mentoring younger players and bolstering the team's attacking options during defensive title defenses.[12]International career
Youth levels
Kwon Chang-hoon made his debut for South Korea's youth national teams at the U-16 level, featuring in seven matches starting from October 2009.[30] He contributed to the team's efforts in regional qualifiers and friendlies, helping build his reputation as a promising attacking midfielder during his early teenage years. In 2012, Kwon was selected for the South Korean U-19 squad at the AFC U-19 Championship held in the United Arab Emirates. South Korea won the tournament, defeating Iraq 2–0 in the final, with Kwon playing a role in the campaign that qualified the team for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup; he appeared in five matches across the competition.[31][32] Kwon carried his form into the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey, where he made four appearances for the South Korean U-20 team and scored two goals. Notable among these was a header to equalize against Iraq in the group stage, helping secure a 2–1 victory, and a penalty kick against Cuba in the round of 16.[33] South Korea advanced to the quarter-finals before exiting on penalties to Colombia.[34] Transitioning to the U-23 level, Kwon became a key figure from 2016 onward, accumulating 14 appearances and eight goals. He scored in the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship final against Japan, though South Korea lost 3–2 after leading 2–0.[35] He continued with the U-23/Olympic squad through 2019–2021, contributing to their qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics via the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship and playoff matches, and participated in the tournament as an overage player.[36] Across all youth levels, Kwon amassed approximately 30 appearances and 10 goals, showcasing his versatility and goal-scoring prowess in developmental internationals.[37]Senior team
Kwon Chang-hoon made his senior international debut for the South Korea national team on 2 August 2015, in a 2015 East Asian Cup match against China.[38] Under coach Uli Stielike, he began as a promising substitute option, gradually earning more playing time through his versatility as an attacking midfielder and winger.[39] Kwon played a key role in South Korea's successful 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, accumulating 10 caps and contributing to their qualification for the tournament in Russia, where he was named in the preliminary squad but did not feature in the final roster due to injury.[38] He was part of the squad for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup in the UAE, making 3 appearances as South Korea advanced to the round of 16 before elimination.[39] His role evolved into a regular attacking option under subsequent coaches like Paulo Bento, providing creativity and width on the flanks during crucial matches.[38] At the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Kwon featured in 2 group stage appearances for South Korea (against Uruguay and Ghana).[40] As of 28 November 2022, Kwon has earned 43 caps for South Korea, scoring 12 goals, reflecting his contribution to the national team.[39] Kwon has not been called up to the national team since his last appearance in November 2022.Career statistics
Club statistics
Kwon Chang-hoon has accumulated 265 professional club appearances and 40 goals across all competitions as of 20 August 2025. His career statistics by club include: 90 appearances and 18 goals with Suwon Samsung Bluewings from 2013 to 2016; 61 appearances and 13 goals with Dijon from 2016 to 2019 (plus 3 appearances and 2 goals for Dijon II); 35 appearances and 2 goals at SC Freiburg from 2019 to 2021 (plus 1 appearance for SC Freiburg II); 11 appearances and 1 goal upon returning to Suwon Samsung Bluewings in 2021; 41 appearances and 2 goals with Gimcheon Sangmu FC from 2022 to 2023; and 23 appearances and 2 goals with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors from 2024 onwards. These figures encompass major leagues such as K League 1, Ligue 1, and Bundesliga, along with domestic cups and continental competitions like the AFC Champions League. The following table summarizes his seasonal club statistics, aggregated by primary club periods, with all competitions included:| Club/Period | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings (2013–2016) | 90 | 18 |
| Dijon (2016–2019) | 61 | 13 |
| SC Freiburg (2019–2021) | 35 | 2 |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings (2021) | 11 | 1 |
| Gimcheon Sangmu FC (2022–2023) | 41 | 2 |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (2024–) | 23 | 2 |
| Career Total | 265 | 40 |
International statistics
Kwon Chang-hoon has earned 43 caps for the South Korea senior national team, scoring 12 goals from 2015 onwards as of 20 August 2025. His international career began with a debut goal against Bahrain in a 2015 World Cup qualifier. At youth levels, he accumulated 53 caps and 19 goals across U17 (10/2), U20 (18/6), and U23 (25/11) teams, including gold at the 2018 Asian Games with the U23 side and participation in the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics. The following table summarizes his senior international appearances and goals by national team:| National Team | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 43 | 12 |