Ri Yong-jik (李榮直, Ri Yŏngjik, born 8 February 1991), also known as Lee Yong-jick, is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Gwangju FC. Born in Japan, he represents the North Korea national team.
Career On 7 January 2020, Ri joined the J2 club, FC Ryukyu ahead of 2020 J2 League season.李 栄直 選手 2020シーズン完全移籍加入のお知らせ FC琉球、2020年1月7日
On 28 December 2022, Ri joined the J3 relegated club, Iwate Grulla Morioka for upcoming 2023 season.【チーム】李栄直選手 FC琉球より完全移籍加入のお知らせ いわてグルージャ盛岡、2022年12月28日
On 7 March 2024, Ri joined K League 2 club, FC Anyang.
International career Ri received a red card in a game against Saudi Arabia national football team.
International goals Scores and results list North Korea's goal tally first.
No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 5 September 2017 Kim Il-sung Stadium, Pyongyang, North Korea 2–1 2–2 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification
Career statistics Club .Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "J1&J2&J3選手名鑑ハンディ版 2018 (NSK MOOK)", 7 February 2018, Japan, (p. 172 out of 289)Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2017 J1&J2&J3選手名鑑 (NSK MOOK)", 8 February 2017, Japan, (p. 228 out of 289)Nippon Sports Kikaku Publishing inc./日本スポーツ企画出版社, "2016J1&J2&J3選手名鑑", 10 February 2016, Japan, (p. 179 out of 289)
Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsJapan League Emperor's Cup J. League Cup Total2013Tokushima VortisJ.League Div 21000–102014J.League Div 1511030912015V-Varen NagasakiJ2 League27311–2842016201102112017Kamatamare Sanuki232102422018Tokyo Verdy264322962019254002542020FC Ryukyu380003802021271002712022260002602023Iwate Grulla MoriokaJ3 League3010000South Korea League FA Cup – Total2024FC AnyangK League 229310–3032025K League 1000000Career total28019833029122
Honours FC Anyang K League 2: 2024
References
External links
Profile at Kamatamare Sanuki Profile at V-Varen Nagasaki