Lee Kwan-woo explained

Lee Kwan-Woo
이관우
Upright:0.9
Birth Date:25 February 1978
Birth Place:Seoul, South Korea
Height:1.75 m
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:1996–1999
Youthclubs1:Hanyang University
Years1:2000–2006
Clubs1:Daejeon Citizen
Caps1:126
Goals1:15
Years2:2006–2010
Clubs2:Suwon Samsung Bluewings
Caps2:65
Goals2:8
Years3:2013–2014
Clubs3:Home United
Caps3:32
Goals3:10
Totalcaps:202
Totalgoals:24-->
Nationalyears1:1996–1997
Nationalteam1:South Korea U20
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:4
Nationalyears2:1999–2000
Nationalteam2:South Korea U23
Nationalcaps2:26
Nationalgoals2:7
Nationalyears3:2000–2008
Nationalteam3:South Korea
Nationalcaps3:13
Nationalgoals3:1
Hangul:이관우
Hanja:李官雨
Mr:Lee Kwan-Woo
Rr:Lee Gwan-U

Lee Kwan-Woo (born 25 February 1978) is a South Korean retired professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Early life

Born in Seoul, Lee graduated from Chunghwa Elementary School, Hanyang Middle School, Hanyang Technical High School, and Hanyang University.

Playing career

Nicknamed "Sirius" and dubbed "Kwanquelme" by his fans, Lee began his professional football career in the K-League by joining the community based club, Daejeon Citizen in 2000. During his stay in Daejeon, he established himself as a fan favorite with his accurate passes and long shots. In addition, his record of 22 goals and 18 assists made him an icon amongst the Purple Crew; however, in July 2006, he left Daejeon and joined its rival club, Suwon Samsung Bluewings.[1] Before joining the Bluewings, he suffered a knee injury in a car crash. He almost retired but came back strong for Suwon and even made a national squad.

After a poor seasonal campaign in 2005, the Bluewings aimed to rebuild their squad during the transfer window, and brought in Lee Kwan-Woo along with others notably Baek Ji-hoon for the 2006 season.[2] This proved to be a vital move, as the Bluewings finished the season as runners-up despite being one of the top favorites. At the start of the 2007 campaign, he was given the armband for the Suwon Bluewings,[3] but lost his captaincy to his teammate Song Chong-gug at the start of the 2008 season.[4] Nevertheless, his keen passing and ball distribution remain invaluable to the Suwon Bluewings.

He is member of 30-30 Club since 25 August 2007.[5]

In 2013, he joined Home United FC as their club marquee player.[6]

Coaching career

Lee Kwan-woo worked as a youth coach in Suwon Bluewings from 2015 to 2017.[7] And He has served as a head coach since 2018 under Kim Dae-eui who is the football manager of Suwon FC.[8]

Career statistics

Club

Club performanceLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalTotal
Season Club LeagueApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps Goals
South KoreaLeagueKFA CupLeague CupAsiaTotal
2000Daejeon CitizenK-League90??31
200153??73
2002192??00??
200338433??
20042134082335
200521220112344
200613100102233
2006Suwon Samsung Bluewings1424010192
200725420100374
20082221060292
20093000001040
20101000400050
TotalSouth Korea190236010
Career total190236010

International

Results list South Korea's goal tally first.

Honours

Suwon Samsung Bluewings

Daejeon Citizen

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: http://sports.news.naver.com/general/news/read.nhn?oid=139&aid=0000005785. ko:대전 이관우, 수원으로 이적 확정. 15 April 2018. ko.
  2. News: [프로축구] 이관우·백지훈 영입, 큰손 수원 'V책']. 15 April 2018. ko.
  3. http://news.media.daum.net/sports/soccer/200701/04/sportalkr/v15276738.html 2007 새출발 수원, 주장 이관우-부주장 이정수 선임
  4. Web site: 송종국, 2008년 수원삼성 주장완장 찬다. inews24. 14 January 2008 . 15 April 2018.
  5. http://new.kleaguei.com/news/kleague/view.aspx?u=14950 수원 이관우 K-리그 통산 21번째 30~30 기록 달성
  6. Web site: '시리우스' 이관우 복귀...싱가포르 팀과 입단식 Goal.com. www.goal.com. ko. 15 April 2018.
  7. News: '시리우스' 이관우, 수원 U-12팀 코치로 지도자 변신. 15 April 2018. No 1. 축구전문 콘텐츠 기업 스포탈코리아. 15 April 2018.
  8. Web site: 프로축구 수원FC, 이관우 수석코치 내정. 경인일보. ko. 15 April 2018.