Lee Jae-sung (footballer, born 1992)
Lee Jae-sung is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as midfielder for Holstein Kiel.
Club career
Lee joined Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in 2014 and made his debut in the 2014 AFC Champions League match against Yokohama F. Marinos on 26 February. Choi Kang-hee, the manager of Jeonbuk at that time, praised his ability which keeps balance about attack and defense of team, and actively used him, the newcomer. In 2016, he spent his best season by recording 17 assists during a year and winning the 2016 AFC Champions League. At the 2017 K League 1, he won the Most Valuable Player award, recording eight goals and ten assists during 28 appearances.In July 2018, Lee joined 2. Bundesliga club Holstein Kiel on a three-year deal until 30 June 2021. The transfer fee paid to Jeonbuk was reported as €1.5 million. He played his first game against Hamburger SV on 4 August, and was named the Player of the Round by leaving a deep impression with two assists. After the first half of the 2019–20 season, he was ranked sixth of winger side in the Rangliste of kicker.
International career
In the 2017 EAFF East Asian Cup, he led the title of team, and was named the Most Valuable Player and the Best Duel Player. In May 2018, he was named in South Korea's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, and played all three games in the group stage.Career statistics
Club
International goals
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1. | 31 March 2015 | Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, South Korea | Friendly | |||
| 2. | 16 June 2015 | Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification | |||
| 3. | 3 September 2015 | Hwaseong Stadium, Hwaseong, South Korea | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification | |||
| 4. | 12 November 2015 | Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon, South Korea | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification | |||
| 5. | 9 December 2017 | Ajinomoto Stadium, Tokyo, Japan | 2017 EAFF E-1 Football Championship | |||
| 6. | 1 June 2018 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Jeonju, South Korea | Friendly | |||
| 7. | 7 September 2018 | Goyang Stadium, Goyang, South Korea | Friendly | |||
| 8. | 26 March 2019 | Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, South Korea | Friendly |
Honours
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors- K League 1: 2014, 2015, 2017
- AFC Champions League: 2016
- Asian Games: 2014
- EAFF Championship: 2015, 2017
- K League 1 Best XI: 2015, 2016, 2017
- K League Young Player of the Year: 2015
- AFC Champions League All-Star Squad: 2016
- K League 1 Most Valuable Player: 2017
- EAFF Championship Most Valuable Player: 2017