Stats by Nakayama#9

Name: Lee Young-Pyo



Country: South Korea
Clubs: Anyang LG Cheetahs (2000-2002), PSV Eindhoven (2003-2005)
Position: *SB, WB, DMF, (SMF Optional)
Side: RF/BS
Age: 25-28 years (23/04/1977)

Height: 175 cm
Weight: 66 kg

Attack: 74
Defence: 72
Balance: 78
Stamina: 92
Top Speed: 84
Acceleration: 85
Response: 81
Agility: 86
Dribble Accuracy: 84
Dribble Speed: 84
Short Pass Accuracy: 76
Short Pass Speed: 78
Long Pass Accuracy: 81
Long Pass Speed: 80
Shot Accuracy: 72
Shot Power: 82
Shot Technique: 73
Free Kick Accuracy: 72
Curling: 82
Header: 72
Jump: 76
Technique: 82
Aggression: 79
Mentality: 86
Keeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 84

Injury Tolerance: B
Condition/Fitness: 7
Weak Foot Accuracy: 7
Weak Foot frequency: 6
Growth type: Standard/Lasting


CARDS:
S14: Speed Merchant
S18: Turning Skills
S19: Scissors Skills
P03: Trickster
P05: Mazing Run
P07: Early Cross

SPECIAL ABILITIES: Dribbling - Tactical Dribbling

Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Balanced


INFO


Lee is recognized for his speed and dribbling skills. His former manager Martin Jol once called him "the best left-back in Holland".
He has previously played for Tottenham Hotspur, Anyang LG Cheetahs in the Korean K-League 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 Holland after the 2004-2005 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 gave him advice to move to an Italy 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. 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.


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Stats by Nakayama#9, updated by ttt1009

Name: LEE Young-pyo

Nickname: "Chorong-i" (초롱이 - "Bright eyes")



Country: South Korea
Clubs: Anyang LG Cheetahs (FC Seoul), PSV Eindhoven, Tottenham Hotspur
Position: *SB, WB, DMF
Age: 25-29 years (23/04/1977)

Height: 175 cm
Weight: 66 kg

Attack: 73
Defence: 69
Balance: 74
Stamina: 85
Top Speed: 83
Acceleration: 84
Response: 75
Agility: 85
Dribble Accuracy: 84
Dribble Speed: 85
Short Pass Accuracy: 75
Short Pass Speed: 72
Long Pass Accuracy: 80
Long Pass Speed: 76
Shot Accuracy: 63
Shot Power: 79
Shot Technique: 65
Free Kick Accuracy: 70
Curling: 80
Header: 68
Jump: 74
Technique: 82
Aggression: 81
Mentality: 78
Keeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 83

Injury Tolerance: B
Condition/Fitness: 7
Weak Foot Accuracy: 6
Weak Foot frequency: 4
Consistency: 6
Growth type: Standard/Lasting


CARDS:
S14: Side Stepping Skills
S18: Turning Skills
S19: Scissors Skills
P03: Trickster
P05: Mazing Run
P07: Early Cross

SPECIAL ABILITIES: Dribbling - Side

Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Balanced


INFO

Lee Young-pyo built an accomplished career as one of South Korea’s most recognizable full-backs, succeeding both in Asia and in Europe. After emerging in K-League, he became a standout at PSV Eindhoven, where his intelligence and consistency helped him earn wider attention, before moving on to Tottenham Hotspur and later playing for Borussia Dortmund, Al-Hilal, and Vancouver Whitecaps. He was also a major figure for the South Korean national team, especially during the country’s historic 2002 World Cup run. Across those years, he developed a reputation not as a spectacular star in the spotlight, but as a dependable and tactically aware wide defender who could fit into strong team structures and contribute on both sides of the ball.

Lee Young-pyo was a left-back whose game depended more on timing, coordination, and decision-making than on raw physical dominance. He was also a strong dribbler, capable of beating defenders with his agility, close control, and skill before sending dangerous deliveries into the box. His stamina was fairly good rather than exceptional, so one of his strengths was his teamwork with center backs and midfielders, who often covered the space behind him when he moved forward. Because he was right-footed but played on the left, he usually had to fold the ball onto his stronger foot before crossing. And while he always preferred his right foot, he rarely used his weaker left foot, although it was also good. His shooting power was also limited, so he was more effective creating from wide areas than finishing himself. In the Premier League, where he was outmatched physically, he compensated with smart positioning, post play, and careful distance management against opposing attackers instead of relying on strength in direct duels.