For the football player born in 1989, see Jung Woo-young.
For the baseball player, see Jung Woo-young (baseball).
Jeong Woo-yeong
Full nameJeong Woo-yeong[1]
Birth date20 September 1999 (age 27)[2]
Birth placeIncheon, South Korea
Height1.79 m[2]
PositionAttacking midfielder, forward
CurrentclubUnion Berlin
Clubnumber11
Youthyears 12010–2017
Youthclubs 1Incheon United[note 1]
Youthyears 22018
Youthclubs 2Bayern Munich
Years 12018–2019
Clubs 1Bayern Munich II
Caps 129
Goals 113
Years 22018–2019
Clubs 2Bayern Munich
Caps 21
Goals 20
Years 32019–2023
Clubs 3SC Freiburg
Caps 384
Goals 310
Years 42019
Clubs 4SC Freiburg II
Caps 46
Goals 42
Years 52020
Clubs 5→ Bayern Munich II (loan)
Caps 515
Goals 51
Years 62023–2025
Clubs 6VfB Stuttgart
Caps 626
Goals 62
Years 72024–2025
Clubs 7→ Union Berlin (loan)
Caps 723
Goals 73
Years 82025–
Clubs 8Union Berlin
Caps 828
Goals 84
Nationalyears 12013
Nationalteam 1South Korea U14
Nationalcaps 17
Nationalgoals 14
Nationalyears 22014–2016
Nationalteam 2South Korea U17
Nationalcaps 211
Nationalgoals 23
Nationalyears 32017–2019
Nationalteam 3South Korea U20
Nationalcaps 33
Nationalgoals 31
Nationalyears 42019–2023
Nationalteam 4South Korea U23
Nationalcaps 420
Nationalgoals 411
Nationalyears 52021–
Nationalteam 5South Korea
Nationalcaps 522
Nationalgoals 54
Club-update17 May 2026
Nationalteam-update21 March 2024
Jeong Woo-yeong
Hangul%정우영
Hanja鄭優營
Ipatɕʌŋ.u.jʌŋ

Jeong Woo-yeong (Korean: 정우영; born 20 September 1999) is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a attacking midfielder or forward for German club Union Berlin and the South Korea national team.[3]

Club career

Bayern Munich

On 30 June 2017, Jeong signed for Bayern Munich from South Korean club Incheon United. The contract ran until 30 June 2022. Jeong officially joined Bayern on 1 January 2018.[4] Jeong made his first team debut for Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League on 27 November 2018, coming on as a substitute in the 81st minute for Thomas Müller against Benfica.[5] On 3 May 2019, he started as right winger and won the final of the season's Premier League International Cup for Bayern Munich's under-23 team, earning the first club international trophy of his career.[6] He was substituted by Jannik Rochelt in the 68th minute.

SC Freiburg

On 19 June 2019, SC Freiburg announced the signing of Jeong on a four-year deal with the option for Bayern Munich to buy him back.[7] On 10 August 2019, he made his Freiburg debut against Magdeburg in the 2019–20 DFB-Pokal.[6] However, he didn't appear in the field after his debut, and returned to Bayern on a loan deal. He contributed to reserve team's title by showing outstanding performances including one goal and eight assists during 15 appearances in the 2019–20 3. Liga.[8]

Jeong got opportunities as a substitute in the 2020–21 season, his second season with Freiburg. On 12 December 2020, Jeong scored his first Bundesliga goal against Arminia Bielefeld after replacing Vincenzo Grifo in the 86th minute. He became a starter in the 2021–22 season, helping Freiburg qualify for the UEFA Europa League. However, after Ritsu Dōan joined the team the next season, he was pushed to the bench again and attracted the interest of VfB Stuttgart.[9][10]

VfB Stuttgart

On 11 July 2023, Jeong signed for fellow Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart on a three-year contract.[11] He played as a starter for Stuttgart in the first three matches, but usually played as a substitute after absenting for a month to participate in the 2022 Asian Games.[6] On 4 May 2024, he scored his first goal in a 3–1 win over his former club Bayern Munich, which marked his club's first win against the latter since 2007.[12]

Union Berlin

On 27 August 2024, Jeong moved on loan to Union Berlin.[13] On 28 May 2025, Union made the transfer permanent.[14]

International career

On 25 March 2021, Jeong debuted for South Korea national team in a friendly match against Japan.[citation needed]

On 16 November 2021, Jeong scored his first goal for the national team in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification against Iraq.[15]

Jeong played for South Korean under-24 team in the 2022 Asian Games, scoring eight goals in seven matches of the tournament. He became a champion and the top goalscorer of the Asian Games after playing a vital role in the team.[16]

Personal life

On 20 May 2025, Jeong announced his engagement to art director Lee Yeon-ji, the daughter of actor Lee Gwan-gi.[17] The couple married on 15 June 2025, in Seoul.[18]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueDFB-PokalContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bayern Munich II2018–19Regionalliga Bayern2913colspan=2"|—colspan=2"|—2[a]03113
Bayern Munich2018–19Bundesliga10001[b]00020
SC Freiburg2019–20Bundesliga0010——10
2020–21Bundesliga26420——284
2021–22Bundesliga32550——375
2022–23Bundesliga261305[c]1—342
Total841011051—10011
SC Freiburg II2019–20Regionalliga Südwest62———62
Bayern Munich II (loan)2019–203. Liga151colspan=2"|—colspan=2"|—colspan=2"|—151
VfB Stuttgart2023–24Bundesliga26230colspan=2"|—colspan=2"|—292
Union Berlin (loan)2024–25Bundesliga23300colspan=2"|—colspan=2"|—233
Union Berlin2025–26Bundesliga28431colspan=2"|—colspan=2"|—315
Career total21235171612023737
  1. ^ Appearances in Regionalliga promotion play-offs
  2. ^ Appearance in UEFA Champions League
  3. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
South Korea202121
202281
202351
202471
Total224
Scores and results list South Korea's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Jeong goal.[19]
List of international goals scored by Jeong Woo-yeong
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
116 November 2021Thani bin Jassim Stadium, Doha, QatarIraq3–03–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification
210 June 2022Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon, South KoreaParaguay2–22–2Friendly
317 October 2023Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon, South KoreaVietnam6–06–0Friendly
425 January 2024Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, QatarMalaysia1–03–32023 AFC Asian Cup

Honours

Bayern Munich II

Bayern Munich

SC Freiburg

South Korea U14

South Korea U17

South Korea U23

Individual

Notes

  1. ^ Played for Incheon United U12 from 2010 to 2011, Kwangsung Middle School from 2012 to 2014, and Incheon Daegun High School from 2015 to 2017, which were academies of Incheon United.

References

  1. ^ "FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Squad list: Korea Republic (KOR)". FIFA. 15 November 2022. p. 17. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Wooyeong Jeong | Playerprofile". Bundesliga. DFL. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
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  4. ^ "FC Bayern sign Wooyeong Jeong". Bayern Munich. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  5. ^ "Historischer Gänsehautmoment für Jeong" (in German). kicker. 28 November 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  6. ^
  7. ^ "Official: Korea Republic youngster Jeong Woo-yeong joins Freiburg from Bayern Munich". Fox Sports Asia. 19 June 2019. Archived from the original on 20 June 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2019.
  8. ^ "Steckbrief 2019/20 - Jeong Woo-Yeong" (in German). kicker. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  9. ^ "ko:[분데스] 정우영 밀어낸 도안 리츠, 프라이부르크 공격진 중 출전 시간 가장 길었다" (in Korean). Nate. Spochoo. 2023-05-30. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
  10. ^ "Freiburgs Spieler Keitel, Wagner und Jeong im VfB-Visier" (in German). kicker. 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
  11. ^ "Wooyeong Jeong kommt zum VfB" (in German). VfB Stuttgart. 11 July 2023.
  12. ^ "Stuttgart 1–3 Bayern München". BBC Sport. 4 May 2024.
  13. ^ "Union verpflichtet Wooyeong Jeong leihweise" [Union signs Wooyeong Jeong on loan] (in German). 1. FC Union Berlin. 27 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  14. ^ "Wooyeong Jeong Staying at Union". 1. FC Union Berlin. 28 May 2025. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  15. ^ "(Lead) S. Korea blank Iraq to extend undefeated run in World Cup qualifying campaign". Yonhap News Agency. 17 November 2021.
  16. ^ "(Asiad) Bundesliga midfielder wins scoring title to cap memorable tournament for S. Korea". Yonhap News Agency. 2023-10-08. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  17. ^ Jeong, Da-yeon (May 20, 2025). "정우영, 이광기 장녀와 6월 결혼 맞았다…"예쁘게 잘 살겠습니다" [공식]" [Jung Woo-young and Lee Kwang-ki's eldest daughter to get married in June... "We will live beautifully" [Official]] (in Korean). TenAsia. Retrieved May 20, 2025. – via Naver
  18. ^ Lee, Su-jin (June 15, 2025). "‘이광기 딸’ 이연지, ♥정우영과 오늘(15일) 결혼… “함께 해주신 분들 감사”" ['Lee Kwang-gi's daughter' Lee Yeon-ji, ♥Jung Woo-young and I get married today (15th)... "Thank you to everyone who joined us"] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Retrieved June 15, 2025. – via Naver
  19. ^ "Jeong, Woo-yeong" (in Korean). Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  20. ^ "3. Liga - Spieltag/Tabelle" (in German). DFB. 18 March 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  21. ^ "Regionalliga Bayern - Spieltag 2018/19" (in German). kicker. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  22. ^ Stokkermans, Karel (2 July 2020). "Germany 2018/19". RSSSF. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  23. ^ "(West) Germany - List of Cup Finals". RSSSF. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  24. ^ "Football: South Korean upends Iran for football gold". 2nd Asian Youth Games, Nanjing 2013. Archived from the original on 29 August 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  25. ^ "Football - Men - Gold Medal Match". Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games. Archived 3 September 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  26. ^ "AFC U-23 CHAMPIONSHIP THAILAND 2020 - Finals". AFC. Retrieved 4 July 2020.