33·Legends
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South Korea · 2000–20

Lee Dong-gook

Stalwart ST Right-footed
Rating
83
Caps
103
Goals
33
Life
1979
Clubs
FC Pohang Steelers, Gimcheon Sangmu, Gwangju Sangmu
#15
Editorial rank of 33 for South Korea
The people's rank, live from duel votes

He finished on 1 November 2020, 41 years old, walking off after a 2-0 win over Daegu that made Jeonbuk champions for the eighth time in his twelve seasons at the club. The 2016 AFC Champions League sits at the top of his record, along with its all-time scoring mark of 30 goals, the K League's of 228, four league MVP awards, the 2000 Asian Cup golden boot and 105 caps for South Korea. Career record: 103 caps and 33 goals for South Korea; club career at FC Pohang Steelers, Gimcheon Sangmu, Gwangju Sangmu.

Career record

1998–2006FC Pohang Steelers
2000–2001SV Werder Bremen
2002–2005Gimcheon Sangmu
2003–2005Gwangju Sangmu
2006–2008Middlesbrough
2008–2008Seongnam
2009–todayJeonbuk Hyundai Motors
South Korea103 caps, 33 goals

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Around Dong-gook in the almanac

One rank above: Hwang Hee-chan at #14.

One rank below: Lee Kang-in at #16.

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