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South Korea · 2000–08

Lee Young-pyo

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Rating
84
Caps
127
Goals
5
Life
1977
Clubs
PSV Eindhoven, Tottenham Hotspur, Vancouver Whitecaps
#13
Editorial rank of 33 for South Korea
The people's rank, live from duel votes

The cross that knocked Italy out on 18 June 2002 was his, 117 minutes gone in Daejeon, Ahn Jung-hwan climbing above Paolo Maldini to head the golden goal. South Korea finished fourth that summer, the best World Cup placing any Asian side has managed, and he added two Eredivisie titles at PSV, the 2008 League Cup at Tottenham, two Saudi Pro League crowns at Al-Hilal, the 2000 K League and 127 caps across three World Cups. Career record: 127 caps and 5 goals for South Korea; club career at PSV Eindhoven, Tottenham Hotspur, Vancouver Whitecaps.

Career record

2000–2002FC Seoul
2003–2005PSV Eindhoven
2005–2008Tottenham Hotspur
2008–2009Borussia Dortmund
2009–2011Al Hilal SFC
2012–2013Vancouver Whitecaps
FC Seoul
South Korea127 caps, 5 goals

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One rank above: Lee Woon-jae at #12.

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

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