Lee Dong-gyeong

Ulsan HD

Prior to the 2018 season, Lee dropped out of Hongik University and joined K League 1 club Ulsan Hyundai (renamed Ulsan HD in 2024). On 29 July 2018, he made his professional debut in a 1–1 draw with Jeju United. After making his first appearance at Ulsan, he was loaned to K League 2 club FC Anyang for the second half of the season. During the 2019 season, he found his spot at Ulsan, playing 25 K League 1 matches. On 18 May 2019, Lee scored his first professional goal in a 3–1 win over Suwon Samsung Bluewings. Before the start of the 2020 season, he considered moving to Major League Soccer club Vancouver Whitecaps FC, but decided to stay at Ulsan to prepare for the 2020 Summer Olympics held in Japan. However, manager Kim Do-hoon did not use him as a main player, and so he tried to negotiate with Primeira Liga club Boavista in September. He already said goodbye to his teammates, but the transfer was not realised due to a conflict about his agent's commission. He was able to regain his spot after manager Kim left the club the next year.

Loan to Schalke 04

On 31 January 2022, Lee joined 2. Bundesliga club Schalke 04 on loan until the end of the season, with an option to buy. On 13 February, he made his Schalke debut as a 60th-minute substitute in a 2–1 defeat to Fortuna Düsseldorf. After his first match, he injured his metatarsal bones, not being able to play any more matches for the club. Schalke extended the loan deal until the end of 2022 in the…

2026 FIFA World Cup

He received a call-up from Myung-Bo Hong to join the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.

Club

As of 12 September 2026

International

As of match played on 3 June 2026

Scores and results list South Korea's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Lee goal.

Ulsan Hyundai

K League 1: 2023 AFC Champions League: 2020 Schalke 04

2. Bundesliga: 2021–22 South Korea U23

AFC U-23 Championship: 2020 South Korea

EAFF Championship runner-up: 2025 Individual

K League Goal of the Month: July 2020 K League Player of the Month: October 2021, March 2024, April 2024 K League All-Star: 2024, 2025, 2026 K League 1 Best XI: 2024, 2025 K League 1 Most Valuable Player: 2025