Jang Sel-Gi
Jang Sel-gi (Korean: 장슬기; born 31 May 1994) is a South Korean footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Gyeongju KHNP and the South Korea national team.
She previously played for INAC Kobe Leonessa in the Nadeshiko League. Jang was named Asian Young Footballer of the Year in 2013.
 Jang in 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 31 May 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Incheon, South Korea | ||
| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Gyeongju KHNP | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2011 | Chungnam Internet High School | ||
| 2012 | Gangil Girl's High School | ||
| 2013–2014 | Gangwon State University | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015 | INAC Kobe Leonessa | 7 | (0) |
| 2016–2019 | Hyundai Steel Red Angels | ||
| 2020 | Madrid CFF | 6 | (0) |
| 2020–2023 | Hyundai Steel Red Angels | ||
| 2024– | Gyeongju KHNP | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2009–2010 | South Korea U17 | 12 | (1) |
| 2011–2014 | South Korea U20 | 22 | (12) |
| 2013– | South Korea | 102 | (14) |
Medal record | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 April 2024 | |||
Club career
INAC Kobe Leonessa
On 16 January 2015, Jang signed a one-year contract with INAC Kobe Leonessa. After spending the first half of the season injured, she made her first league appearance in a 1–0 home victory against Albirex Niigata Ladies on 5 September 2015, coming on as a substitute in the 66th minute. On 15 November 2015, she made her Empress's Cup debut in a 4–0 win over Bunnys Kyoto SC. She made a total of 8 appearances for the club in all competitions.
Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels
On 21 January 2016, Jang joined Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels in the WK League. On 14 March 2016, she made her debut in a 2–1 win over Seoul WFC. In the 2016 season, she scored 9 goals and recorded 4 assists in 24 appearances. In the 2017 season, she scored 11 goals and recorded 5 assists in 29 appearances. In 2018, Jang scored 11 goals and set up seven others in 27 matches, helping the Red Angels win their sixth consecutive championship.
International career
In 2010, Jang was part of the under-17 team that won the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. In 2013, she led the under-19 team to their second AFC U-19 Women's Championship title. She was the 2013 AFC U-19 Women's Championship's top scorer with eight goals in five appearances, including five goals in a 7–0 win over Myanmar and one goal in each game against China, North Korea and Australia. As a result, she was named the tournament MVP and awarded the Golden Boot. In November 2013, she was named Asian Young Footballer of the Year.
On 6 March 2013, Jang made her senior debut for South Korea in a 2–0 win against South Africa in the Cyprus Cup. On 4 June 2016, she scored her first goal in a 5–0 win against Myanmar.
Career statistics
International
- Scores and results list South Korea's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Jang goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 June 2016 | Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar |  Myanmar | 3–0 | 5–0 | Friendly |
| 2 | 7 June 2016 | Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar | Myanmar | 1–0 | 4–1 | Friendly |
| 3 | 2–1 | |||||
| 4 | 8 November 2016 | Hong Kong Football Club Stadium, Hong Kong |  Guam | 9–0 | 13–0 | 2017 EAFF E-1 Football Championship |
| 5 | 11 November 2016 | Hong Kong Football Club Stadium, Hong Kong |  Hong Kong | 13–0 | 14–0 | 2017 EAFF E-1 Football Championship |
| 6 | 14 November 2016 | Hong Kong Football Club Stadium, Hong Kong |  Chinese Taipei | 3–0 | 9–0 | 2017 EAFF E-1 Football Championship |
| 7 | 7 April 2017 | Kim Il-sung Stadium, Pyongyang, North Korea |  North Korea | 1–1 | 1–1 | 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification |
| 8 | 9 April 2017 | Kim Il-sung Stadium, Pyongyang, North Korea | Hong Kong | 6–0 | 6–0 | 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification |
| 9 | 16 April 2018 | Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan |  Philippines | 1–0 | 5–0 | 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup |
| 10 | 16 August 2018 | Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium, Palembang, Indonesia | Chinese Taipei | 2–0 | 2–1 | 2018 Asian Games |
| 11 | 21 August 2018 | Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium, Palembang, Indonesia |  Indonesia | 8–0 | 12–0 | 2018 Asian Games |
| 12 | 9 February 2020 | Jeju World Cup Stadium, Seogwipo, South Korea |  Vietnam | 1–0 | 3–0 | 2020 AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament |
| 13 | 8 July 2023 | Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, South Korea |  Haiti | 2–1 | 2–1 | Friendly |
| 14 | 5 April 2024 | Icheon City Stadium, Icheon, South Korea | Philippines | 3–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
Honours
Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels
South Korea
- AFC U-16 Women's Championship: 2009
- FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: 2010
- AFC U-19 Women's Championship: 2013
- Asian Games Bronze medal: 2018
Individual
- Asian Young Footballer of the Year: 2013
- AFC U-19 Women's Championship MVP: 2013
- AFC U-19 Women's Championship Golden Boot: 2013
- KFA Footballer of the Year: 2018
References
External links
- Jang Sel-gi – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Jang Sel-gi at Soccerway
- Jang Sel-gi at the Korea Football Association (KFA)
- Jang Sel-gi at Korea Women's Football Federation (KWFF)
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