Ji So-yun brings wisdom, experience and winning spirit to Korean women's football
“I am thinking about retiring after reaching 200 appearances for the national team.” Ji So-yun, a living legend of Korean women's football, has set a clear target for the final chapter of her international career: reaching 200 games before hanging up her cleats. The 35-year-old Suwon FC Women midfielder won a bronze medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and is now in her 20th year as a…
Ji So-yun, a revered figure in Korean women's football, has set a clear goal for the latter part of her international career: attaining 200 appearances before retiring. The 35-year-old midfielder, currently playing for Suwon FC Women, has been a part of the national team for two decades. She began her journey with the Taegeuk mark at the tender age of 15 in 2006.
Ji So-yun's illustrious career has seen her compete in six Asian Games, including events in Doha, Qatar, Guangzhou, China, Incheon, South Korea, Jakarta-Palembang, Indonesia, Hangzhou, China, and the most recent tournament. She recently revealed her retirement intentions to Hankook Ilbo at the Suwon Athletes Tillage. "I believe I could reach 200 appearances next year or the year after," she stated.
Ji So-yun holds the record for the most appearances and goals in international matches for the Korean women's national team, boasting an impressive 182 caps and 76 goals. In contrast, Son Heung-min, a prominent name on the men's side, has made 151 appearances and scored 59 goals.
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