Lee Myung-joo (born 24 April 1990) is a South Korean footballer who plays as a midfielder for Incheon United.

Lee Myung-joo
Lee playing for Incheon United FC in 2023
Personal information
Full name Lee Myung-joo
Date of birth (1990-04-24) 24 April 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth Daegu, South Korea
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Central midfielder
Team information
Current team
Incheon United
Number 5
Youth career
2006–2008 Pohang Technical High School
2010–2011 Yeungnam University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2014 Pohang Steelers 80 (17)
2014–2017 Al Ain 70 (5)
2017–2019 FC Seoul 23 (3)
2018–2019Asan Mugunghwa (draft)[a] 49 (7)
2020–2022 Al-Wahda 37 (3)
2022– Incheon United 69 (6)
International career
2011–2012 South Korea U23 2 (0)
2013– South Korea 17 (1)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  South Korea
AFC Asian Cup
Runner-up 2015 Australia
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 April 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 December 2017
Lee Myung-joo
Hangul
이명주
Hanja
李明柱
Revised RomanizationI Myeongju
McCune–ReischauerI Myŏngju

Club career

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Pohang Steelers

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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

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On 9 June 2014, Lee joined Al Ain FC, signing a three-year contract.

FC Seoul

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On 19 June 2017, Lee joined FC Seoul, signing a six-month contract.

International career

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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

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Scores and results list South Korea's goal tally first.[1]
No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 5 September 2014 Bucheon Stadium, Bucheon, South Korea   Venezuela 1–1 3–1 Friendly

Club career statistics

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As of 20 October 2023[2]
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 Goals
Pohang Steelers 2012 K League 35 5 5 0 2 0 42 5
2013 K League Classic 34 7 5 1 6 1 45 9
2014 11 5 1 0 7 1 19 6
Total 80 17 11 1 15 2 106 20
Al Ain 2014–15 UAE Pro League 23 2 1 0 2 1 12 1 1 0 39 4
2015–16 23 3 4 1 6 1 14 2 1 0 48 7
2016–17 24 0 2 0 5 0 8 1 39 1
Total 70 5 7 3 13 2 34 4 2 0 126 12
FC Seoul 2017 K League 1 13 2 13 2
2019 10 1 10 1
Total 23 3 23 3
Asan Mugunghwa (draft)[a] 2018 K League 2 30 5 2 1 32 6
2019 19 2 0 0 19 2
Total 49 7 2 1 51 8
Al Wahda 2019–20 UAE Pro League 7 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 10 0
2020–21 25 3 1 0 1 0 9 0 36 3
2021–22 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Total 37 3 1 0 2 0 11 0 51 3
Incheon United 2022 K League 1 34 4 0 0 34 4
2023 25 2 1 0 2 0 28 2
Total 59 6 1 0 2 0 62 6
Career total 318 41 22 3 15 2 62 6 2 0 419 52
  1. ^ a b Serving a two-year mandatory military service.

Honours

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Club

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Pohang Steelers
Al Ain
Asan Mugunghwa

International

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South Korea

Individual

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References

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  1. ^ "Lee, Myung-Joo". National Football Teams. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  2. ^ Lee Myung-joo at Soccerway. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
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