Son Min-chol
Japanese-born North Korean footballer
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Son Min-chol (Korean: 손민철/孫民哲; born 27 October 1986) is a former professional footballer.[1][2][3] Born in Japan, he represented North Korea at the youth level internationally.
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Minchol Son | ||
| Date of birth | 27 October 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Kyoto, Japan | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Centre back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2010 | Ryūkyū | 21 | (0) |
| 2010–2012 | F.C. Korea | 60 | (5) |
| 2012–2015 | Shillong Lajong | 61 | (1) |
| 2015–2016 | Mumbai | 12 | (2) |
| 2017 | Songkhla United | 0 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Lee Man | 17 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2007 | North Korea U23 | 4 | (0) |
| 2018 | United Koreans in Japan | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 31 May 2018 | |||
Career
Japan
He played for F.C. Ryūkyū in the Japan Football League,[4] and later the Japanese Regional Leagues side FC Korea.
India
On 9 June it was announced that he had signed a contract with I-League side Shillong Laong.[5] On 6 October he made his I-League debut against Mohun Bagan.[6] On 17 April 2013, his header gave his side a lead against Mumbai, to help his side register a 2–0 win. Minchol was also captain of the Shillong Lajong squad for the 2013–14 season where the club finished at its highest ever standing.[citation needed]
Hong Kong
On 4 August 2017, Son was announced as a player for Hong Kong Premier League club Lee Man.[9]
International career
Son was called up to the North Korean squad in June 2014. In 2018, Son received a call-up from the United Koreans in Japan squad ahead of the 2018 ConIFA World Football Cup.[10]
Personal life
Minchol is a North Korean born in Japan. He studied at Korea University.