1. Lee Seung-woo is a South Korean footballer who plays as a left winger for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.
29 Facts About Lee Seung-woo
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Aged 12, Lee caught the attention of FC Barcelona after he finished as the top scorer in the 2010 Danone Nations Cup, one of the most prestigious youth football tournaments.
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Lee Seung-woo joined Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia, and scored 39 goals in 29 appearances during his first season.
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Lee Seung-woo was named the best player in four youth tournaments: Torneo Canillas, Memorial Gaetano Scirea, Trofeo San Bonifacio, and Gabala Cup.
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Lee Seung-woo was nicknamed the "Korean Messi" after showing his talent.
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On 30 August 2019, Lee Seung-woo joined Belgian First Division A side Sint-Truiden.
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Lee Seung-woo was excluded from the list of the squad for twelve consecutive matches, and this situation caused much controversy in South Korea.
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Lee Seung-woo finished his first season due to early termination of the Belgian league caused by the COVID-19 pandemic after making only four appearances.
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On 1 February 2021, Lee Seung-woo joined Primeira Liga side Portimonense on a six-month loan deal with an option to buy.
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Lee Seung-woo had difficulty in leaving special impression on the new club.
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Lee Seung-woo left Portimonense after the end of his contract.
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In December 2021, Lee Seung-woo returned to his hometown of Suwon, signing with K League 1 side Suwon FC on a multi-year deal.
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Lee Seung-woo still showed weak physical strength, pace and defensive skills, which had been followed by his failure in Italy and Belgium, but his accurate shots and momentary movements stood out in South Korea.
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Lee Seung-woo received an offer from Seire A club Frosinone in the middle of the season, but was more cautious about his challenge in Europe after the hardship at Sint-Truiden.
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On 24 July 2024, Lee Seung-woo joined Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on a four-and-a-half year deal.
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Lee Seung-woo made his international debut as a part of the South Korea under-16 team in the 2014 AFC U-16 Championship qualification.
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Lee Seung-woo scored four goals in a qualifier against Laos.
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Lee Seung-woo scored winning goals against Malaysia and Thailand in the group stage.
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Lee Seung-woo destroyed Japan's defense by dribbling for about 50 meters, scoring his second goal.
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Lee Seung-woo became the tournament's best player and top goalscorer, although his team lost the final to North Korea.
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Lee Seung-woo played for South Korea in the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup, but he missed a crucial penalty against Belgium.
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Lee Seung-woo participated in the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup hosted by South Korea.
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Lee Seung-woo scored the winning goal and provided one assist in the first group match against Guinea.
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Lee Seung-woo scored the opening goal after dribbling alone for 40 meters in the second match against Argentina.
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Lee Seung-woo was selected for the World Cup team, playing two World Cup matches as a substitute.
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Lee Seung-woo was named in the South Korea under-23 squad for the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta-Palembang.
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Lee Seung-woo was selected to the Korean national team roster for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in October 2024 and returned to the national team after 5 years and 4 months.
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Lee Seung-woo was selected as a replacement due to injuries to Hwang Hee-chan and Um Ji -seong.
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Lee Seung-woo needed to join the training urgently, so he arrived at the training using standing room on the train.