Biography
Who is Lee Yong?
Early life and education
Lee Yong was born in Hanam, South Korea. Because Hanam lacked schools with formal football programs during his youth, he completed his education in Seoul. During his elementary school years, he attended class with future national teammate Park Joo-ho, who was also his neighbor.
He was not heavily scouted as a high school senior and described himself as a late bloomer in the sport. After spending a gap year focused on training and attempting to try out for teams again, he earned a spot at Chung-Ang University.
Club career and military service
Lee began his professional football career in 2010 when he was drafted by Ulsan Hyundai FC. He played for the club during his early years as a professional. In 2011, he helped the team secure the League Cup, followed by a victory in the AFC Champions League in 2012.
In 2015, Lee enlisted for his mandatory military service. During this period, he was assigned to the Korea Armed Forces Athletic Corps, also known as Sangju Sangmu. While competing for this team, he contributed to their K League 2 title success in 2015.
Upon completing his military duty, his contract with Ulsan Hyundai was not extended. He subsequently moved to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC. He experienced significant success there, winning the K League 1 title multiple times in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. He also won the KFA Cup with the team in 2020.
International play and individual honors
Lee represented his country on the international stage as a member of the South Korea men's national football team. In May 2018, the coaching staff named him to the preliminary 28-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Throughout his time in the K League, Lee received various individual accolades for his performance on the pitch. He was named to the K League 1 Best XI in 2013, 2018, and 2019. Also, he earned a spot in the K League 2 Best XI during his 2015 season with Sangju Sangmu.
Birthday and age
Lee Yong was born on December 24, 1986, which makes Lee 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Lee shares the date with 43 other famous people.
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