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Lee Yong-jae

b. 1991

South Korean association football player

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About Lee Yong-jae

Born 1991. Lee Yong-jae is a South Korean association football player.

Lee Yong-jae (; born 8 June 1991) is a South Korean former footballer.

Club career Lee began his career with Pohang Jecheol Technical High School and, after the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup, left for Europe signing with Watford through KFA Youth Project. On 6 September 2009 the French club FC Nantes signed the South Korean forward from Watford FC U-18 to a four-year deal. Prior to joining the French side, Lee went on trial with Willem II Tilburg. Lee scored his first goal for FC Nantes against Châteauroux on 22 October 2010.

International career Lee represented his homeland at 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup in his native South Korea and played one game. He also played for the South Korea national under-20 football team.

Career statistics

Club

International goals Scores and results list South Korea's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Lee goal.

+ List of international goals scored by Lee Yong-jaeNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 11 June 2015 Shah Alam Stadium, Kuala Lumpur 2–0 3–0 Friendly

Honours International South Korea U23 Asian Games: 2014 South Korea EAFF East Asian Cup: 2015

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Education
Pohang Jecheol Technical High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lee Yong-jae?

South Korean association football player

When was Lee Yong-jae born?

Lee Yong-jae was born on 8 June 1991 in Gwangju.

What is Lee Yong-jae's occupation?

Lee Yong-jae is an association football player.

What nationality is Lee Yong-jae?

Lee Yong-jae is South Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lee Yong-jae

· Wikidata: Q486930

· DBpedia: Lee Yong-jae

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