Lee Kang-in, born on February nineteenth, two thousand one, is a talented South Korean professional footballer who currently plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the South Korea national team.
A product of Valencia's esteemed youth academy, Lee made a remarkable professional debut for the club at the tender age of seventeen in two thousand eighteen, setting a record as the youngest South Korean footballer to debut professionally in Europe. His inaugural season was highlighted by winning the Copa del Rey, and he further showcased his skills by making his UEFA Champions League debut in his second season.
In two thousand twenty-one, Lee joined Mallorca, where he quickly gained recognition as one of Europe's premier dribblers. His impressive performances caught the attention of French giants Paris Saint-Germain, leading to his transfer in two thousand twenty-three.
Lee's accolades include being named the Asian Young Footballer of the Year in two thousand nineteen, the same year he earned the prestigious Golden Ball award at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, where his team finished as runners-up. He made his senior debut for South Korea in September two thousand nineteen and has since represented his nation in significant tournaments, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.