He played as midfielder and was the head coach of the Super Reds FC in the Singapore S.League.
At club level, he initially enjoyed more international successes (winning the Asian Champions Cup in 1997 and 1998 with Pohang Steelers) than domestic ones.
However, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors did win two FA Cups (2003, 2005) despite average form in the league.
It was not seen as a wise choice as Jeonbuk won the AFC Champions League that year, while the Protectors only managed a fourth-placed finish in the S.League, but Jeon scored 13 goals.
Under Jeon, the Super Reds have been known to play a brand of quick-paced football with effective short passes.