Lee Myung-joo explained

Lee Myung-joo
Fullname:Lee Myung-joo
Upright:0.7
Birth Date:24 April 1990
Birth Place:Daegu, South Korea
Currentclub:Incheon United
Clubnumber:5
Position:Central midfielder
Youthyears1:2006–2008
Youthclubs1:Pohang Technical High School
Youthyears2:2010–2011
Youthclubs2:Yeungnam University
Years1:2012–2014
Clubs1:Pohang Steelers
Caps1:80
Goals1:17
Years2:2014–2017
Clubs2:Al Ain
Caps2:70
Goals2:5
Years3:2017–2019
Clubs3:FC Seoul
Caps3:23
Goals3:3
Years4:2018–2019
Clubs4:Asan Mugunghwa (draft)
Caps4:49
Goals4:7
Years5:2020–2022
Clubs5:Al-Wahda
Caps5:37
Goals5:3
Years6:2022–
Clubs6:Incheon United
Caps6:69
Goals6:6
Nationalyears1:2011–2012
Nationalteam1:South Korea U23
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2013–
Nationalteam2:South Korea
Nationalcaps2:17
Nationalgoals2:1
Club-Update:17 April 2023
Ntupdate:12 December 2017
Hangul:이명주
Hanja:李明柱
Rr:I Myeongju
Mr:I Myŏngju

Lee Myung-joo (born 24 April 1990) is a South Korean footballer who plays as a midfielder for Incheon United.

Club career

Pohang Steelers

After a debut season with the Pohang Steelers, Lee was named as the K-League Rookie of the Year for 2012. In the 2013 season, he scored eight goals to contribute to Pohang's domestic league and cup double success. His performances were rewarded with his inclusion in the K League Classic Best XI for the 2013 season.

Al Ain

On 9 June 2014, Lee joined Al Ain FC, signing a three-year contract.

FC Seoul

On 19 June 2017, Lee joined FC Seoul, signing a six-month contract.

International career

Lee made his debut in the South Korea national team on 11 June 2013 in a win against Uzbekistan in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification.

International goals

Scores and results list South Korea's goal tally first.[1]

Club career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps GoalsApps Goals
Pohang Steelers2012K League3555020425
2013K League Classic3475161459
20141151071196
Total801711115210620
Al Ain2014–15UAE Pro League232102112110394
2015–16233416114210487
2016–17240205081391
Total705731323442012612
FC Seoul2017K League 1132132
2019101101
Total233233
Asan Mugunghwa (draft)2018K League 230521326
201919200192
Total49721518
Al Wahda2019–20UAE Pro League70001020100
2020–21253101090363
2021–2250000050
Total3731020110513
Incheon United2022K League 134400344
20232521020282
Total5961020626
Career total318412231526262041952

Honours

Club

Pohang Steelers
Al Ain
Asan Mugunghwa

International

South Korea

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lee, Myung-Joo. National Football Teams. 24 April 2017.