Joseph Lee

Club career Early career Lee played youth football for East Coast Bays and the Wellington Phoenix Academy, before returning to Auckland and joining North Shore United.

Auckland City In February 2022, Lee signed for Auckland City for the 2022 Northern League. In June 2025, Lee was named in Auckland City's squad for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, the club's tenth appearance in the tournament. This was their first non-defeated result since the 2014 edition.

Heidelberg United On 31 January 2026, Heidelberg United announced the signing of Lee for the 2026 season.

International career On 3 September 2018, Lee was selected for the New Zealand U17's for the 2018 OFC U-16 Championship. Lee made his debut in the opening group game against Vanuatu, scoring the final goal in an 8–0 win. Lee played four games including the final as New Zealand went on to win the title. On 2 March 2023, Lee was called up to the New Zealand U23 squad for a two-game friendly series against China. He made his debut in the opening game. Lee was called up again on 16 August 2023, for the 2023 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament. He played in all three of New Zealand's games as they qualified for the 2024 Olympics.

Personal life Lee is of Korean descent. OFC Champions League: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025