How many caps did Lee Chung-yong win for South Korea?

Lee Chung-yong won 89 caps for South Korea, scoring 9 goals.

Which clubs did Lee Chung-yong play for?

FC Seoul (2004–2009), Bolton Wanderers (2009–2015), Crystal Palace (2015–2018), VfL Bochum (2018–2020), Ulsan HD (2020–2025), Incheon United (2026–present).

Where does Lee Chung-yong rank among South Korea's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Lee Chung-yong #24 of South Korea's 33 greatest players of all time.

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24 / South Korea · 2008–2019

Lee Chung-yong

Caps · South Korea

Goals · South Korea

Life

1988

Clubs

FC Seoul, Bolton Wanderers, Ulsan HD

#24

Editorial rank of 33 for South Korea

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

At Soccer City on 17 June 2010 he robbed Martín Demichelis in first-half stoppage time and clipped the ball past Sergio Romero, the goal Korean fans replay whenever Argentina come around. Career record: 89 caps and 9 goals for South Korea; club career at FC Seoul, Bolton Wanderers, Ulsan HD.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q217104

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Career record

2004–2009	FC Seoul
2009–2015	Bolton Wanderers
2015–2018	Crystal Palace
2018–2020	VfL Bochum
2020–2025	Ulsan HD
2026–today	Incheon United
South Korea	89 caps, 9 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · South Korea checked 4 October 2026
Goals · South Korea checked 4 October 2026

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Around Chung-yong in the almanac

One rank above: Kim Nam-il at #23.

One rank below: Cha Du-ri at #25.

South Korea's editorial top five: Son Heung-min · Cha Bum-kun · Park Ji-sung · Hong Myung-bo · Kim Min-jae.

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