Lee Dong-gook South Korean Footballer Born 1979 in Pohang
Lee Dong-gook · association football player · South Korean
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- Followers
- 462K @dglee20
- Engagement rate
- 1.40% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 6,419
- Average comments
- 53 Based on the last 12 posts
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Biography
Lee Dong-gook, born 29 April 1979 in Pohang, is a South Korean footballer. Lee Dong-gook has lined up for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (2009–) and South Korea men's national football team (1998–2014).
Early life
He attended Pohang Jecheol Elementary School, Pohang Jecheol Middle School and Pohang Jecheol Technical High School.
Career
The records list him as a forward. The first club on record is FC Pohang Steelers (1998). He has played for 11 teams on record, including Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC, South Korea men's national football team and Gimcheon Sangmu FC. 16 years at South Korea men's national football team make up the longest period in his listed career. The list ends with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC, which he joined in 2009. At South Korea men's national football team (1998–2014), his team-mates on record include Cha Du-ri, Ahn Jung-hwan and Lee Chun-soo. South Korea national under-23 football team team-mates from the same years include Lee Chun-soo.
His one screen credit is Happy Sunday (2004). As of October 2025, he counts 113K subscribers on YouTube.
Personal life
He is married to Lee Su-jin. He has 3 children on record.
Teams
11 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1998–2006 | FC Pohang Steelers | Forward |
| 1998–2014 | South Korea men's national football team | Forward |
| 1998–1999 | South Korea national under-20 football team | Forward |
| 1999–2002 | South Korea national under-23 football team | Forward |
| 2000–2001 | SV Werder Bremen | Forward |
| 2002–2005 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | Forward |
| 2003–2005 | Gwangju Sangmu FC | Forward |
| 2006–2008 | Middlesbrough F.C. | Forward |
| 2008–2009 | Seongnam FC | Forward |
| 2008 | Seongnam FC | Forward |
| 2009– | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC | Forward |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004– | Happy Sunday | TV series |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Lee Dong-gook?
Lee Dong-gook is 47 years old, born on 29 April 1979 in Pohang.
What is Lee Dong-gook known for?
Lee Dong-gook is a forward who has played for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC and South Korea men's national football team.
How tall is Lee Dong-gook?
Lee Dong-gook is 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What is Lee Dong-gook’s nationality?
Lee Dong-gook is South Korean, born in Pohang.
Who is Lee Dong-gook married to?
Lee Dong-gook is married to Lee Su-jin.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q347423), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: GOAL TV · CC BY 3.0
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