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Lee Heung-sil

b. 1961

South Korean footballer

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About Lee Heung-sil

Born 1961. Lee Heung-sil is a South Korean association football player and association football coach.

Lee Heung-sil (; born 10 July 1961) is a South Korean football manager and former footballer. He was a participant in the 1990 FIFA World Cup.

Club career Lee was one of the greatest K League midfielders early in the history of K League. He received various seasonal awards by being named the Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, top assist provider, and five-time Best XI winner, while spending his entire professional career at POSCO Atoms. He is also the first-ever player in the K League to score 30 goals and provide 30 assists. He helped POSCO Atoms win three K League titles.

Style of play Nicknamed the "Little Tank" in South Korea, Lee was noted for his powerful dribbles and creative passes, although he had some weaknesses such as lack of defensive ability and height.

Career statistics Club

Honours Player Hanyang University Korean National Championship: 1983

POSCO Atoms K League 1: 1986, 1988, 1992

Individual K League Rookie of the Year: 1985 K League 1 Best XI: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990 K League 1 Most Valuable Player: 1986 Korean FA Best XI: 1986 K League top assist provider: 1989 K League '80s All-Star Team: 2003

Manager Ansan Mugunghwa K League 2: 2016

Individual K League Manager of the Month: June 2016

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Hanyang University

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Lee Heung-sil's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lee Heung-sil?

South Korean footballer

When was Lee Heung-sil born?

Lee Heung-sil was born on 28 May 1961 in Jinhae district.

What is Lee Heung-sil's occupation?

Lee Heung-sil is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Lee Heung-sil?

Lee Heung-sil is South Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lee Heung-sil

· Wikidata: Q486833

· DBpedia: Lee Heung-sil

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