1. Early life
Jang Ho-ik was born on December 4, 1993.
2. Club career
Jang Ho-ik's professional football journey began in 2016, and he has since played for several clubs, primarily within the K League 1 and K League 2 divisions. His career includes significant stints at Suwon Samsung Bluewings, a period of military service with Gimcheon Sangmu FC, and a recent move to Busan IPark.
2.1. Suwon Samsung Bluewings
Jang Ho-ik officially joined Suwon Samsung Bluewings in 2016. In his debut season, he made 16 league appearances and 6 appearances in the Korean FA Cup. During his early tenure with the club, he quickly established himself, being recognized for his diligent play. Notably, he was selected as the club's "August MVP" by fans, a testament to his strong performances early in his career. He continued to be a regular fixture in the squad, making 19 league appearances in 2017 and 24 in 2018, also participating in AFC Champions League matches for the club.
2.2. Gimcheon Sangmu (Military Service)
In 2019, Jang Ho-ik joined Gimcheon Sangmu FC, a club specifically for footballers fulfilling their mandatory military service in South Korea. During his time with Gimcheon Sangmu, he made one appearance in the Korean FA Cup. His military service period provided him with continued competitive play before returning to his parent club.
2.3. Return to Suwon and other clubs
Following the completion of his military service, Jang Ho-ik returned to Suwon Samsung Bluewings in 2020. In his return season, he made 18 league appearances, one appearance in the Korean FA Cup, and participated in five matches in the AFC Champions League. After his second stint with Suwon, he later moved to Busan IPark, where he currently plays as a defender.
3. Career statistics
| Club performance | League | National cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| South Korea | League | KFA Cup | Asia | Total | ||||||
| 2016 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | K League 1 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 0 | - | 22 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 32 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | Sangju Samgmu | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 | |
| Career total | 77 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 104 | 0 | ||
4. Awards and honors
- 2016 Hana Bank FA CUP Winner (with Suwon Samsung Bluewings)
5. External links
- [https://www.kleague.com/player?id=20160122 Jang Ho-ik at K League]