Cho Hyang-gi began his career at the Gwacheon Elementary School.
He kept his role as a striker until graduating Jaehyun High School.
He changed his role to a centre-back after entering the Kwangwoon University's association football team.
He began to self-train as a centre-back again, preparing for the 2017 K League Challenge season.
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