Biography
Who is Lee Keun-ho?
Early life and education
Lee Keun-ho was born in Incheon, South Korea. He attended Bupyeong High School during his youth. He developed a lasting friendship with fellow player Ha Dae-sung. The two athletes played together during their elementary, middle, and high school years. Their connection continued into their professional careers when they eventually played for the same club, Daegu FC. Lee has an older brother named Lee Won-ho who works as a coach for a local team based in Incheon.
Professional club career
After finishing his high school education, Lee joined the local team Incheon United in 2004. He spent three years playing for the reserve squad. He earned a promotion to the main roster after receiving the Best Player award in the R League. In 2007, he moved to Daegu FC. Under manager Byun Byung-joo, Lee played in an aggressive tactical system that brought him significant media attention. He became a top scorer among domestic players during the 2007 and 2008 K League seasons.
International achievements
Lee represented South Korea at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in the Netherlands. He was also part of the squad that qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics. He debuted for the senior national team in June 2007 during a friendly match against Iraq. He scored his first international goal in that same game. In 2008, he scored two goals against the United Arab Emirates during a qualification match for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He also scored a crucial goal against Saudi Arabia in November 2008, helping end a long period without a victory against that opponent.
Philanthropy and community work
Outside of football, Lee serves as the inaugural president of the South Korean players' union, FIFPro Korea. He has actively supported a former teammate who suffered a heart attack during a match in 2011. In 2015, he became a promotional ambassador for the Purme Foundation, which provides rehabilitation support for disabled children. He organized charity football clinics and matches to provide scholarships and equipment for these patients. In 2017, he made a donation of 100 million won to the organization.
Birthday and age
Lee Keun-ho was born on April 11, 1985, which makes Lee 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Lee shares the date with 47 other famous people.
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