Lee Young-pyo

This is a Korean name; the family name is Lee.
Lee Young-pyo

Lee with Vancouver in 2011.
Personal information
Full name Lee Young-pyo
이영표
Date of birth (1977-04-23) 23 April 1977
Place of birth Hongcheon, Gangwon, South Korea
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Playing position Defender
Youth career
1997–1999 Konkuk University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2000–2002 Anyang LG Cheetahs 60 (3)
2003–2005 PSV Eindhoven 81 (1)
2005–2008 Tottenham Hotspur 70 (0)
2008–2009 Borussia Dortmund 18 (0)
2009–2011 Al-Hilal 46 (0)
2012–2013 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 65 (1)
Total 340 (5)
National team‡
1999–2002 South Korea U23 23 (1)
1999–2011 South Korea 127 (5)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 28 October 2013.
† Appearances (goals)

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 28 January 2011 (UTC)
Lee Young-pyo
Hangul 이영표
Hanja 李榮杓
Revised Romanization I Yeong-pyo
McCune–Reischauer I Yŏngp'yo

Lee Young-pyo (Korean: 이영표; born 23 April 1977) is a retired South Korean footballer. Lee was recognized for his speed and dribbling skills. His former manager Martin Jol once called him "the best left-back in Holland".[2][3]

Prior to playing for Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund, Lee started his professional career at FC Seoul, then known as Anyang LG Cheetahs in the Korean K League Classic and then spent two years with PSV Eindhoven of the Netherlands, earning high acclaim from PSV Coach Guus Hiddink, who had previously coached Lee and South Korea during the 2002 World Cup. Recognized as the best left-back in the Netherlands after the 2004–05 season, Tottenham signed him amidst heavy competition with several Serie A clubs. He transferred to Tottenham in August 2005. In 2006, personal trainer Levi Gale advised him to move to an Italian team.

In August 2006, AS Roma of Italy's Serie A tried to sign him, but he backed out at the last minute for "personal reasons". An Italian media report said religion played a part in his decision to reject the transfer offer. On 31 August 2006, Lee held a press conference in Korea and denied that religion was a factor in his decision. He said that moving to AS Roma would have been great for him in terms of football alone but he decided against it for personal reasons that he would not reveal, despite being pressed for answers by 50 attending reporters.[4]

On 19 November 2008, Lee became the seventh Korean player to earn 100 caps in a World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia. During the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, Lee captained the national team twice after the substitutions of the regular Korean captain, Park Ji Sung.

Career

Anyang LG Cheetahs (2000–2002)

Lee attended Konkuk University in Seoul and began his professional career with FC Seoul then known as Anyang LG Cheethas of the K League. He featured prominently during South Korea's World Cup run and established himself on the world stage during that tournament.[5] After a stellar 2002 FIFA World Cup, Lee followed Guus Hiddink and teammate Park Ji-Sung to PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands.

PSV Eindhoven (2003–2005)

At PSV, Lee flourished under Hiddink's guidance and soon established himself in PSV's first team. Known for his endurance, technique, and ability in both defence and attack, Lee was widely regarded as the best left-back in the Dutch Eredivisie. Lee and his compatriot Park were instrumental in PSV Eindhoven's run to the 2005 UEFA Champions League semi-final, although to their disappointment, they were knocked out by AC Milan.

Despite PSV's persistent attempts to keep him, Lee moved to the English club Tottenham Hotspur in August 2005.

Tottenham Hotspur (2005–2008)

At Tottenham, Lee was an immediate hit and earned a spot on the Premier League's best eleven in his debut week. Tottenham coach Martin Jol, at the time of his signing on 31 August 2005, touted him as "the best left-back in Holland."[2][3] His form did however fluctuate in the 2005–06 season despite them being almost ever present in a defence which conceded the fourth lowest number of goals in that season.

In the beginning of 2006–07 season, Lee moved to right full-back due to Benoît Assou-Ekotto's impressive pre-season performance and an injury to regular right-back Stalteri. Lee then faced increased competition when Tottenham signed French defender Pascal Chimbonda on the final day of the transfer period. Lee also suffered a knee injury and then Tottenham offered his rights to A.S. Roma of Italy's Serie A, a move which never materialised.

Lee regained his place in the first team when Assou-Ekotto's form began to falter, most notably in a very poor performance against arch-rivals Arsenal. Lee came on as a half-time substitute in that match and was a notable improvement, and was again preferred by Jol for the starting eleven, until a season-ending knee injury sustained in a UEFA Cup Quarterfinal match against Sevilla on 5 April.[6]

On 9 August 2007, Tottenham manager Martin Jol announced that Lee would be "fit for selection" in "one or two weeks",[7] On 18 August 2007, Lee made his first start of the season against Derby County.

Borussia Dortmund (2008–2009)

On 27 August 2008, Lee transferred to German club Borussia Dortmund for an undisclosed fee.[8] In December, Borussia Dortmund announced that Lee's contract was extended to Summer 2010.[9]

Al-Hilal (2009–2011)

On 10 July 2009, Lee signed for Al-Hilal for one million euros for one year, with an option by Al-Hilal to renew for a second year.[10] He made 46 league appearances over a two-year spell at Al-Hilal. After the 2010–11 campaign, he was offered another extension, but refused and decided to leave the Riyadh-based club.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC (2011–2013)

Lee officially signed with Vancouver on 6 December 2011.[11] He scored his first MLS goal for Vancouver on 28 April 2012 off a free kick against the Columbus Crew. Lee was a crucial part to Vancouver's 2012 season and was played as a right back. He was considered one of their best players on the team that year. Lee was awarded with Vancouver's 2012 Player of the Year on 21 October 2012[12] after helping the team become the first Canadian team to reach the MLS Cup Playoffs.

He played his final professional game on 27 October 2013 in Vancouver in 3–0 win against the Colorado Rapids. After scoring the first and eventual game-winning goal, 2013 MLS Golden Boot-winner Camilo Sanvezzo presented Lee with the ball during the goal celebration.[13]

Personal life

Lee is known to be a devout Christian.[14]

Club career statistics

As of 27 October 2013

※ Checking seven matches in 2001–02 Asian Club Championship now, four matches are confirmed.

Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
South Korea League KFA Cup League Cup Asia Total
2000Anyang LG CheetahsK-League152003020202
20012201070?030+?0
200223110004+?028+?1
Netherlands League KNVB Cup League Cup Europe Total
2002–03PSV EindhovenEredivisie15020-00170
2003–0426020-120400
2004–0531140-140491
2005–063000-0030
England League FA Cup League Cup Europe Total
2005–06Tottenham HotspurPremier League3100010-320
2006–07210501040310
2007–08180204060300
Germany League DFB-Pokal Other Europe Total
2008–09Borussia DortmundFußball-Bundesliga18020-20220
Saudi Arabia League Crown Prince Cup League Cup Asia Total
2009–10Al-HilalSaudi Premier League220404061361
2010–11240000040280
Canada League Voyageurs Cup League Cup North America Total
2012Vancouver Whitecaps FCMajor League Soccer33120--351
201332020--340
Total South Korea 603201006+?078+?3
Netherlands 75180-2601091
England 7007060100930
Germany 18020-20220
Saudi Arabia 4604040101641
Canada 6514000-691
Career total 334527020054+?1435+?6

Honours

Anyang LG Cheetahs
PSV
Tottenham
Al-Hilal
Individual

International goals

Results list Korea Republic's goal tally first.
Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
28 July 2000 Beijing  China PR 1 goal 1–0 Korea-China Annual Match
4 October 2000 Dubai  United Arab Emirates 1 goal 1–1 (2–3 PSO) 2000 LG Cup
13 October 2000 Tripoli  China PR 1 goal 2–2 2000 AFC Asian Cup
9 February 2005 Seoul  Kuwait 1 goal 2–0 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
30 March 2005 Seoul  Uzbekistan 1 goal 2–1 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification

Results list Al-Hilal club's goal tally first.

Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
30 March 2010 Dubai  United Arab Emirates Al-Ahli club's 1 goal 3–2 AFC Champions League 2010

References

  1. ↑ "네이버 인물검색". Naver people searching. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  2. 1 2 Duerden, John. "John Duerden reports on Tottenham's new Korean star". soccerphile.com. Retrieved 18 August 2007.
  3. 1 2 "What now for 'Berbs' and 'Bruce'?". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on 11 December 2004. Retrieved 18 August 2007.
  4. ↑ "Lee Young-pyo Denies Jilting AS Roma Over Religion". Retrieved 18 August 2007.Archived 12 March 2007 at the Wayback Machine.
  5. ↑ "Lee Young-Pyo 2002 World Cup Player Bio". ESPN.com. Retrieved 18 August 2007.
  6. ↑ "Lee injury blow for spurs". football.co.uk. 16 April 2007. Retrieved 9 August 2007.
  7. ↑ "Welcome to Tottenhamhotspur.com – News Extra". tottenhamhotspur.com. Archived from the original on 26 September 2007. Retrieved 9 August 2007.
  8. ↑ "Tottenham offload Lee to Dortmund". BBC Sport. 27 August 2008. Retrieved 27 August 2008.
  9. ↑ "Lee signs extension with Borussia Dortmund". KBS. 11 December 2008. Retrieved 11 December 2008.
  10. ↑ "Officially: Al Hilal contracts with Lee for one season.". alhilal.com. 10 July 2009. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
  11. ↑ Simon Borg (6 December 2011). "Whitecaps officially announce signing of Lee Young-pyo for the 2012 season.". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
  12. ↑ "Vancouver Whitecaps FC announce 2012 Team Awards – presented by BMO Bank of Montreal". whitecapsfc.com. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  13. ↑ Joshua Clipperton. "Camilo hat trick gives Whitecaps season-ending victory". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
  14. ↑ Lee, Courtney (12 June 2006). "Christian Beliefs Will Bring Success, says South Korea Football Player". christiantoday.com. Retrieved 18 August 2007.

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