Lee sets K League record for appearances by field player
Published: 11 Nov. 2018, 20:22
Lee made his 502nd K League appearance after playing full time in Jeonbuk’s 0-0 draw with Jeju at the Jeju World Cup Stadium in Seogwipo, Jeju Island. The 39-year-old striker, who made his pro debut with Pohang Steelers in 1998, now has one more league appearance than retired midfielder Kim Gi-dong, who played 501 matches from 1993 to 2011.
When also taking goalkeepers into account, Lee’s 502 appearances rank him third. Kim Byung-ji holds the record for most K League appearances with 702 career matches, followed by Lee’s former Jeonbuk teammate Choi Eun-sung, who has 532.
Lee is the all-time K League leading scorer with 215 goals. He has netted at least 10 goals per season since 2009.
YONHAP
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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