Danny Choi
Danny Choi | |
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| Born | December 6, 1994 Suwon, South Korea |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Known for | Winger for Blacktown City |
Danny Seung-Joo Choi (born 6 December 1994) is a professional footballer from South Korea who currently operates as a winger for Blacktown City.
Early life
Originally from Suwon, South Korea, Choi relocated to Australia during his fifth-grade year. After spending five years there, he went back to South Korea to join Daejeon Citizen. Three years later, he returned to Australia, where his family had settled, convinced that his style of play was better suited to the Australian leagues.
Club career
Choi began his senior career in Australia with Parramatta FC, earning the club’s Player of the Year award in 2013.
On 27 July 2016, he netted an extraordinary goal from 70 metres during extra time, clinching victory for Blacktown City against Sydney United in the Round of 32 of the 2016 FFA Cup.
In October 2016, Choi joined A-League side Adelaide United on a short-term injury replacement contract for Marcelo Carrusca. He made his debut later that month and came close to scoring a late goal versus Melbourne Victory. His contract concluded following Carrusca’s recovery, further affected by Choi sustaining a stress fracture in his foot.
Between 2018 and 2022, Danny represented six different Portuguese clubs before making a return to Blacktown City.
Honours
Blacktown City
- National Premier Leagues Champion: 2015
- National Premier Leagues NSW Championship Winner: 2014, 2016
- National Premier Leagues NSW Premiership Title: 2014
- Waratah Cup Winner: 2014
Individual
- Player of the Year at Parramatta FC: 2013