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Lee Kang-In

 

#19MidfielderParis Saint GermainParis Saint Germain
PositionMidfielder
Age25
NationalityKorea Republic
BirthplaceIncheon
Height173 cm
Weight66 kg
Career Apps50
Career Goals3
Career Assists7
Career Minutes2,307

By season

SeasonTeamAppsStartsMinsGoalsAssistsShSoTKeyPPass%DrbTklIntDuelWGCYelRedRating
2025Paris Saint Germain51420220006.87
2025Paris Saint Germain103501110006.70
2025Paris Saint Germain1135001120006.30
2025South Korea644100321867270106.83
2025Paris Saint Germain271815223427156091%28173700307.04
2025Paris Saint Germain10026300731794%661170006.74

Trophies

🏆Trophée des Champions2025
🏆UEFA Super Cup2025
🏆Ligue 12024/2025
🏆Coupe de France2024/2025
🏆UEFA Champions League2024/2025
🏆Trophée des Champions2024
🏆Ligue 12023/2024
🏆Coupe de France2023/2024
🏆Asian Games2023
🏆Copa del Rey2018/2019
🏆Copa del Rey
🏆Ligue 1
🏆Coupe de France
🏆Trophée des Champions
🏆Asian Games
🏆UEFA Champions League
🏆UEFA Super Cup

Transfer history

Jul 2023MallorcaParis Saint Germain€ 22M
Aug 2021ValenciaMallorcaFree

Injury & suspension history

Muscle InjurySep 2025 – Sep 2025
Ankle InjuryMay 2025 – May 2025
Ankle InjuryMar 2025 – Apr 2025
Muscle InjuryAug 2023 – Sep 2023
VirusDec 2020 – Dec 2020
Thigh InjuryNov 2019 – Jan 2020
HamstringAug 2019 – Aug 2019

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Recap

Romo's Strike and Rangel's Late Heroics Seal Mexico's Gritty World Cup Win Over South Korea

Mexico secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against South Korea in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A encounter. A decisive goal from Luis Romo early in the second half, combined with a crucial late double save from goalkeeper Raúl Rangel, proved enough for Mexico to claim all three points. Tactical Contest and Decisive Moments The match saw Mexico line up in a 4-3-3 formation, aiming to leverage wide play and a compact midfield. South Korea countered with a 3-4-2-1, a setup designed to control the midfield through a double pivot and create overloads in advanced areas. South Korea dominated possession with 57 percent and recorded a higher expected goals (xG) tally of 0.63 compared to Mexico's 0.48, yet they struggled to convert this territorial and statistical advantage into goals. The opening half was a cautious affair, punctuated by early intensity. South Korea's Lee Kang-In received a yellow card in the fourth minute for a foul. Mexico's Edson Álvarez made a pivotal goal-line clearance in the 16th minute, denying a dangerous effort from Son Heung-min and keeping the score level. The deadlock broke five minutes into the second half. Luis Romo capitalized on a goalkeeping error from South Korea's Kim Seung-gyu, finding the net in the 50th minute to put Mexico ahead. This moment of individual error proved to be the game's turning point. Defensive Stand Secures the Win Following the goal, South Korea pushed for an equalizer, increasing their attacking pressure. Midfielder Paik Seung-Ho received a yellow card in the 58th minute. Despite South Korea's increased urgency and higher shot count, Mexico's defensive structure, anchored by their 4-3-3 shape, largely held firm. The most significant defensive contribution arrived in the 87th minute when Mexican goalkeeper Raúl Rangel made an incredible double save. This intervention preserved Mexico's clean sheet and extinguished South Korea's most promising late opportunity to salvage a point. Mexico's eight shots, four on target, ultimately yielded the solitary goal needed, while South Korea's seven shots, only two on target, highlighted their finishing struggles. Mexico's victory, forged by Romo's goal and Rangel's late heroics, demonstrated their ability to withstand pressure and secure a vital World Cup win, even when out-possessed.

@nathan/11h ago
Recap

Mexico, South Korea Locked 0-0 at Halftime in Group A Clash

Tense First Half in Guadalajara Leaves Group A Undecided The FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A encounter between Mexico and South Korea reached halftime in Guadalajara with the score deadlocked at 0-0. Both sides entered the match having won their opening fixtures, making this contest a direct battle for first place and early progression to the knockout rounds. The opening minutes set a physical tone, with South Korea's midfielder Lee Kang-in receiving a yellow card just four minutes into the match for serious foul play. Despite the early caution, the game settled into a tactical struggle, reflecting the high stakes. Mexico, deploying a 4-3-3 formation, aimed to leverage wide areas and central overloads. South Korea countered with a 3-4-2-1 shape, attempting to stifle Mexico's build-up and launch quick transitions. The contest saw balanced possession, with Mexico holding 47% and South Korea 53%. Neither team managed to assert clear dominance in creating genuine scoring opportunities. Key moments in the first half saw South Korea's captain Son Heung-min have an attempt cleared off the line by Mexico's Edson Álvarez, though the play was subsequently flagged for offside. At the other end, South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu made a crucial save from a header by Julián Quiñones, denying Mexico a potential opener. Shots were at a premium, with Mexico registering three attempts to South Korea's two, and only one shot on target from Mexico. Mexico played without defender César Montes, who served a suspension for a red card received in their previous match against South Africa. The conditions in Guadalajara, with an 88% chance of performance-impairing heat, also presented an additional challenge for both sets of players, potentially contributing to the measured pace. The underlying expected goals (xG) further underlined the evenly matched nature of the half, with both Mexico and South Korea recording an xG of 0.11. This suggests a half where defensive solidity largely negated attacking ambition, leaving the second period open for either side to seize control of Group A.

@nathan/12h ago