Cipriano Yu Lee

Vicente Cipriano Yu Lee Taysing (16 September 1933 – 8 July 2008) was an Ecuadorian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Club career Yu Lee began his career at Ecuadorian club Emelec. In 1951, Yu Lee was loaned out to LDU Guayaquil, remaining with the club until 1953. On 1 July 1953, Yu Lee made his debut for Emelec against Chacarita Juniors, becoming Emelec's first choice goalkeeper in 1955. On 16 January 1957, following an injury to Pablo Ansaldo, Yu Lee made an appearance for rivals Barcelona SC against Argentine side Independiente.

Upon returning to Emelec, Yu Lee was part of the side that won the 1957 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol, marking the first time a competition had been held to determine the national champions of Ecuador. Whilst at Emelec, Yu Lee became the first ever goalkeeper to save a penalty in the Copa Libertadores, saving Genaro Benitez's effort in a 4–2 win against Colombian side Millonarios on 7 February 1962.

Following his time at Emelec, Yu Lee signed for fellow Guayaquil-based club Patria. Two years later, Yu Lee was again called up by Ecuador to compete in the 1959 edition of the tournament hosted in Ecuador.

Personal life Born in Ecuador, Yu Lee was of Chinese descent.

Following his playing career, Yu Lee ventured into journalism, helping found evening newspaper La Razón.

On 8 July 2008, after suffering from a heart attack, Yu Lee died at the age of 74.

Honours Emelec Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol: 1957, 1961