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.
No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 5 September 2014 Bucheon Stadium, Bucheon, South Korea 1–1 3–1 Friendly
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Other Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsPohang Steelers2012K League35550—20—4252013K League Classic34751—61—4592014K League Classic11510—71—196 Total8017111—152—10620Al Ain2014–15UAE Pro League2321021121103942015–16UAE Pro League2334161142104872016–17UAE Pro League240205081—391 Total705731323442012612FC Seoul2017K League 1132————1322019K League 1101————101 Total233————233Asan Mugunghwa (draft)2018K League 230521———3262019K League 219200———192 Total49721———518Al Wahda2019–20UAE Pro League70001020—1002020–21UAE Pro League253101090—3632021–22UAE Pro League500000——50 Total3731020110—513Incheon United2022K League 134400———3442023K League 125210—20—2822024K League 127000———2702025K League 234200———342 Total120810—20—1238 Career total379432231526262048054
Honours Club
Pohang Steelers K League 1 (1): 2013 Korean FA Cup (2): 2012, 2013
Al Ain UAE Arabian Gulf League (1): 2014–15 UAE Super Cup (1): 2015
Asan Mugunghwa K League 2 (1): 2018
International
South Korea EAFF East Asian Cup (1): 2017
Individual K-League Rookie of the Year Award: 2012 K League 1 Best XI: 2013 K League 2 Best XI: 2018, 2025
References
External links
Lee Myung-joo – National Team stats at KFA