Lee Jung-soo

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He played for the South Korea men's national football team from 2008 to 2013, earning numerous caps during his international career.

Lee Jung-soo is a retired South Korean professional footballer and manager, currently coaching in Thailand.

He began his professional career in 2002 with Anyang LG Cheetahs, now known as FC Seoul.

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Биография

Early Life

Lee Jung-soo is a retired South Korean professional footballer and current manager, born in South Korea. He began his football journey at Kyung Hee University, graduating in 2002 before embarking on a professional career.

Career

Lee started his professional career with Anyang LG Cheetahs, which later became FC Seoul, where he initially played as a forward. However, under the guidance of manager Cho Kwang-rae, he transitioned to a defender, a role in which he excelled. Over the years, he played for several clubs, including Incheon United FC, Suwon Samsung Bluewings FC, and Kyoto Sanga FC, showcasing his defensive skills and scoring ability, particularly noted during his time in Japan where he scored five goals in the 2009 season.

In 2010, Lee joined Al Sadd Sports Club in Qatar, where he contributed significantly to the team's success, including winning the AFC Champions League in 2011. He also represented the South Korean national team from 2008 to 2013, playing a crucial role in their journey to the knockout stage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where he scored two goals in the group stage.

After retiring from professional play, Lee transitioned into management and is currently the head coach of Kanchanaburi Power in the Thai League 1, continuing his passion for football off the pitch.

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International career

Lee was one of South Korea's major contributors when his country reached the knockout stage in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He largely helped South Korea's attack by scoring two set-piece goals in the group stage.

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Career statistics

Club

As of match played 8 September 2018

International

Results list South Korea's goal tally first.

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Club career

Career in South Korea

After graduating from Kyung Hee University in 2002, Lee started his professional career at a K League club Anyang LG Cheetahs. (renamed FC Seoul since 2004) He was originally a forward, but Anyang's manager Cho Kwang-rae advised him to change his role to a defender. He played for Anyang LG Cheetahs/FC Seoul, Incheon United, and Suwon Samsung Bluewings as a defender in the K League, and won a league title with Suwon in 2008.

Career in Japan

In 2009, Lee joined J1 League side Kyoto Sanga. He scored five goals in the 2009 season, showing his scoring ability. Lee also participated in the Jomo Cup, contested between K League and J.League all-star team, and was named the MVP of the game. Lee joined another J1 League club Kashima Antlers the next year, playing for it for half a year. He transferred to a Qatari club Al-Sadd after the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Al-Sadd

In the 2011 AFC Champions League semi-final first leg against his former club Suwon, Lee was involved in a heated argument with Al-Sadd teammates following Mamadou Niang's controversial second goal, which was scored after Suwon claimed to have put the ball out to allow treatment to injured players, thus inferring possession should have been returned to the Korean club. Lee said that the goal was "unfair" and suggested Al-Sadd should give a goal back although the idea was rejected. The situation prompted Lee to walk off the pitch requiring his manager Jorge Fossati to…

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Club: Incheon United FC (2004–2005)
Club: Al Sadd Sports Club (2010–2015)
Club: Kyoto Sanga FC (2009–2009)
Club: Kashima Antlers (2010–2010)
Club: FC Seoul (2002–2004)
Club: Suwon Samsung Bluewings FC (2016–2017)
Club: South Korea men's national football team (2008–2013)
Club: Charlotte Independence (2018–2018)
League: USL Championship
National team: South Korea
Club: Suwon Samsung Bluewings FC (2006–2008)

Наследие

Honours

Suwon Samsung Bluewings

K League 1: 2008 Korean FA Cup: 2016 Korean League Cup: 2008 Kashima Antlers

Japanese Super Cup: 2010 Al-Sadd

Qatar Stars League: 2012–13 Emir of Qatar Cup: 2014, 2015 Qatari Stars Cup: 2010 Qatar Cup runner-up: 2012, 2013 Sheikh Jassim Cup: 2014 AFC Champions League: 2011 South Korea U20

AFC Youth Championship: 1998 South Korea B

East Asian Games silver medal: 2001 South Korea

AFC Asian Cup third place: 2011 EAFF Championship runner-up: 2010 Individual

K League All-Star: 2008 J.League All-Star Soccer Most Valuable Player: 2009 J.League All-Star: 2009 Qatar Stars League Team of the Season: 2013–14

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

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