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Lee Kang-in age & birthday

Lee Kang-in is 25 years old, born on February 19, 2001 in Incheon, South Korea. Lee Kang-in is a professional footballer from South Korea.

Date of birth
February 19, 2001
Age
25 years
Birthplace
Incheon, South Korea
Zodiac sign
Pisces
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Biography

Who is Lee Kang-in?

Early life and youth career

Lee Kang-in was born in Incheon, South Korea. He joined the youth academy at Valencia in July 2011 to begin his development. By December 2017, he had moved up to the Valencia B squad, known as Valencia Mestalla.

He made his professional debut for the Valencia first team in October 2018. At that time, he became the youngest South Korean player to play professionally in Europe. During his first season, he was part of the squad that won the Copa del Rey.

Professional club career

After his time in Spain, Lee moved to Mallorca in 2021 on a free transfer. He eventually joined the French club Paris Saint-Germain in 2023 for a fee of 22 million euros. While playing in France, he won three Ligue 1 titles and two Coupes de France. He also achieved significant success in Europe by winning two consecutive UEFA Champions League titles in 2025 and 2026.

Lee became the first professional player from Asia to win multiple UEFA Champions League trophies. In August 2025, he scored in the UEFA Super Cup. In July 2026, he signed a five-year contract with Atlético Madrid. During his debut period with the club, he scored against Málaga and won two MVP awards for his performances against Málaga and Osasuna.

International career and achievements

Lee represented South Korea at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He helped his team reach the final and earned the Golden Ball award for being the best player. He made his senior international debut for South Korea in September 2019 during a friendly match against Georgia.

He has been a member of the national squad for several major tournaments, including the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups. In 2023, he played in the AFC Asian Cup and scored goals against Bahrain and Malaysia. Winning the 2022 Asian Games also allowed him to be exempted from mandatory military service.

Birthday and age

Lee Kang-in was born on February 19, 2001, which makes Lee 25 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Lee shares the date with 30 other famous people.

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Lee Kang-in is 25 years old. He was born on February 19, 2001, in Incheon, South Korea. He currently plays as a professional footballer for Atlético Madrid.

His birthday is February 19, 2001, which makes his zodiac sign Pisces. He was born in Incheon, South Korea. He is a professional attacking midfielder and winger.

Lee Kang-in is from Incheon, South Korea. He is a South Korean national. He began his football training at the Valencia youth academy.

He is famous for being a professional football player. He is the first Asian player to win multiple UEFA Champions League titles. He has also played for major clubs like Valencia, Mallorca, and Paris Saint-Germain.

Lee Kang-in has a height of 173 cm. This measurement is a standard fact for his professional profile. He plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger.

He has played for Valencia CF and Mallorca in Spain. He also played for Paris Saint-Germain in France before joining Atlético Madrid. Also, he has represented various South Korean national youth teams.

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