Lion King, LEE DONG GOOK

   Have you ever heard about Lion King Lee Dong Gook? Lee Dong Gook is a Korean representative striker. His ability attracted our attention from childhood. He selected MVP and top score many times. Thanks to these awards, he was selected in a member of national team, aged 19. In 1998, The World Cup was held at France. In the match with Netherlands, he threw a powerful mid-range shot. Lee aged only 18 was very bold. So, people all around the world started to pay attention to him. People gave him a nickname. That is Lion King because of his hair style. After the end of the World Cup, he became a member of national teens teem and Olympic team. His abilities were gradually improved. From 1998, he was a member of the club team named Pohang Steelers. In the team, he was also ace. Meanwhile, he injured. So, he went to Germany to treat. At that time, Korean Football Association encouraged young players to go abroad. So, Pohang sent on loan him to Werder Bremen of Germany's Bundesliga. But, he didn't heal completely. Sure enough, Bremen didn't appoint him starting line up. In the end, he came back Pohang. During 2 seasons, his team finished as a runner-up. In 2002, unfortune was coming. Lee didn't enter a national team in 2002 Korea World Cup because of his laziness. Lee, disappointed at himself, made an effort to playing soccer. So he became a member of national team. In Korea, there is a benefit if the player gets a gold medal in Asian Game. That is exemption from military service. Unfortunately, a national team got a bronze medal. After the Asian Game, he went to military soccer team named Gwangju Sangmu Bulsajo. In the team, he is very energetic. And he changed his play style from altruistic to active and rational. In 2004, he came back Pohang. During 2004-05 season, he joined 20-20 club (20-20 means a player made 20 scores and assisted 20) He made a long drive taking advantage of victory. However, God gave him hardship in 2006. He injured his knee a month before World Cup. From 2002 World Cup to 2006 World Cup, he didn't play soccer as a member of national team. After healed completely, he was scouted by Middlesbrough in Premium League. During debut game, his volley shot hit the goal post. From then on, he sometimes played soccer as a starting line up. But, he didn't make any score. So he was criticized by media and Korean. Finally, he came back K-League. From 2009, he became a member of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. As a member of the team, he made an enormous effort. In 2010, he was given chance. That was a participation of World Cup. He selected a national team. During the preliminaries, he made many goals. So, he expected World Cup. However, there was the news, like a bolt from the blue. He injured his thigh. Korean thought Lee would not participate in World Cup. Fortunately, his injury was recoverd before the World Cup. The second time had Lee participate in World Cup since he first participated in 1998 France World Cup. In the round 16 match against Uruguay, he missed a crucial goal chance from Park Ji Sung's pass. In the end, Korea didn't advance the quarterfinals. After finished the World Cup, Lee was criticized. But, Lee didn't give up. In 2011-12 season, he did the most assists in K-League. In next season, he recorded the most goals in K-League history. He is now a captain of the team. His speciality is volley shot and turnning shot. I attached fantastic goals video.