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Lee Dong-gook Biography
Lee Dong-gook is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on April 29, 1979 in South Korea. Striker who was a part of in the Pohang Steelers’ senior ranks in 1998. He was named by the K-League rookie of the year for the season and was named league MVP in the following year.
The midfielder Midfielder Park Ji-Sung was his teammate on the South Korean national team. was his teammate for the South Korean national team.
Lee started playing football for Pohang Steelers and scored eleven goals with outstanding performance in his first season. He also contributed to team’s title with two winning goals in the 1997–98 Asian Club Championship. He was named the K League Young Player of the Year and made his debut for the South Korea national team. In January 2001, he was sent on loan to Werder Bremen of Bundesliga but he did ot settle in Bremen and only appeared seven matches as a substitute during six months. At the 2002 Korean FA Cup, he led Pohang to the final by scoring in the round of 16, quarter-final and semi-final, but failed to win. In March 2003, he left Pohang to perform his military service, joining the military team Gwangju Sangmu for two years. Early in the 2006 season, his performance was at its height with six goals in seven matches. In April 2006, however, he tore the cruciate ligaments in his knee while playing in a league match that forced him out for six months, and was unable to play in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Lee Dong-gook participated in the AFC U-19 Championship in 1998. He played with Kim Eun-jung as two top and led South Korea to win the title. Also, Lee was the top scorer and MVP of the competition. Lee was a member of the South Korea national team at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. He also took part in the 2000 AFC Asian Cup and finished top scorer with six goals.
He was married to the 1997 Miss Korea Lee Soo-Jin in December of 2005. He has five children: He married 1997 Miss Korea Lee Soo-Jin in December of 2005. He has five children, Jae-ah, Jae-si, Seol-ah, Soo-ah and Si-ahn., Jaesi, Seol-ah Soo-ah, and Si-ahn.
| Name | Lee Dong-gook |
| First Name | Lee |
| Last Name | Dong-gook |
| Occupation | Soccer Player |
| Birthday | April 29 |
| Birth Year | 1979 |
| Place of Birth | |
| Home Town | |
| Birth Country | South Korea |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Lee Gil-nam, Kim Myung-ja |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Lee Soo-Jin |
| Children(s) | Lee Jae-si, Lee Si-an, Lee Jae-ah, Lee Soo-ah, Lee Seol-ah |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Lee married Lee Soo-jin, a runner up of Miss Korea 1997, in December 2005. The couple have five children: twin daughters Lee Jae-si and Lee Jae-ah (born 14 August 2007), twin daughters Lee Seol-ah and Lee Soo-ah (born 18 July 2013) and son Lee Si-an, nicknamed Daebak (born 14 November 2014).
Lee Dong-gook Net Worth
Lee Dong-gook is one of the richest Soccer Player from South Korea. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lee Dong-gook's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He played in the youth soccer league with his club, the Pohang Steelers.
He was a part of his first team, the South Korean national team in 1998.
Lee Dong-gook (Korean: 이동국 , Korean pronunciation: [i.doŋ.ɡuk̚] ; born 29 April 1979) is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a striker for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. He is a record scorer in the K League 1, and had brief spells in Europe with Werder Bremen and Middlesbrough. He has earned 105 international caps for South Korea since 1998, scoring 33 goals. He has played at two FIFA World Cups, two AFC Asian Cups and the 2000 Summer Olympics.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Soccer Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Lee was coach Dick Advocaat’s first-choice selection at forward for Korea ahead of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, but a knee injury suffered in a K League match forced him to miss the tournament. On 1 November 2007, Lee was banned from the national team for twelve months after it was revealed that he, along with team captain Lee Woon-jae, teammates Kim Sang-sik and Woo Sung-yong, went on a late night drinking spree with several female employees during the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, in which Korea received third place. Unlike the other members who were involved in this incident, because Lee played for Middlesbrough in England, the KFA could not ban him from his club team matches.
In January 2007, after being granted a work permit, Lee signed for Premier League club Middlesbrough on an 18-month contract. On 24 February 2007, he made his debut, coming on as an 85th minute substitute for Yakubu in the 2–1 win against Reading. On 29 August 2007, he scored his first goal against Northampton Town in the 2007–08 Football League Cup. On 26 January 2008, he scored his second goal against Mansfield Town in the 2007–08 FA Cup. However, he didn’t score during 23 appearances in the Premier League and disappointed English fans. His contract expired at the end of the 2007–08 season and Middlesbrough decided not to extend his contract.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Lee Dong-gook height 6 ft 2 in Lee weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
In 2002, Lee was not chosen by Guus Hiddink to represent South Korea in 2002 FIFA World Cup. Fans called him “Lazy Genius”, because they felt that he did not fully use his potential. This is also because Hiddink emphasized strong stamina, great power, and agile speed, which are the categories that Lee struggles in, except power. He later admitted that he spent his days drinking and did not watch a single game that took place during the 2002 World Cup.
Lee was listed onto the national team line up for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He came on as a substitute in a game against Uruguay and nearly scored a goal but his shot lacked the power to clear the line. He played in qualifiers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup but was not listed on the final team for the tournament. After the World Cup he was recalled back to the team for a friendly match against Venezuela, where he scored a brace in a 3–1 victory, the national team’s first win in nearly six months. In August 2017, Lee was called up for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier games against Iran and Uzbekistan, being one of the oldest players on the squad.
Who is Lee Dong-gook Dating?
According to our records, Lee Dong-gook married to Lee Soo-Jin . As of December 1, 2023, Lee Dong-gook’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Lee Dong-gook. You may help us to build the dating records for Lee Dong-gook!Lee signed a contract with Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma in 2008. However, he was unsuccessful, and was transferred to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the 2009 transfer window. On 15 March 2009, he scored a brace in his debut for Jeonbuk against Daegu FC. He became the top scorer in the 2009 K League, scoring 21 goals in 29 matches. Jeonbuk won the first league trophy in their history and he was named the Most Valuable Player. At the 2011 K League, he led team’s second league title by recording 16 goals and 15 assists with 29 appearances. He became the Most Valuable Player and the top assist provider. He also led team to the 2011 AFC Champions League Final by scoring nine goals. Jeonbuk lost to Al Sadd after penalty shoot-out, but he was named the Most Valuable Player and top scorer. On 3 March 2012, he became the K League all-time leading scorer with 117 goals when he got two goals in the 2012 season opener against Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma. On 15 March 2016, he scored his 30th AFC Champions League goal against Becamex Binh Duong and became the AFC Champions League all-time top scorer. On 26 November 2016, Jeonbuk won the 2016 AFC Champions League by defeating Al Ain in the final. On 2 June 2019, he scored his 200th career goal at Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in a match against Sangju Sangmu FC.
Facts & Trivia
Lee Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Korea. Lee Dong-gook celebrates birthday on April 29 of every year.
Lee, along with his five children, has appeared on the Sunday variety show The Return of Superman (aired on KBS World TV) from 2015 to 2019. The Return of Superman shows famous Korean fathers taking care of their children for 48 hours without their wife. Lee is the first on the show to have five children to take care of.
What is the name of Korean player who won two world championship in 1999?
Ahn Jung-hwan (Hangul: 안정환; Hanja: 安貞桓; Korean pronunciation: [an. dʑʌŋ.
How old is Lee Dongguk?
43 years (April 29, 1979)
How old is Lee Dong Wook?
40 years (November 6, 1981)
Who is the best Korean footballer of all time?
Probably the most recognisable name on this list to the majority of fans, Park Ji-sung had more success at club level than any other South Korean has ever managed. His seven-year stint at Manchester United saw his stock rise as he made more than 200 appearances under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Who is the best Korean soccer player?
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