Kang-in Lee
Attempts shot and 13 crosses
Lee logged one shot (zero on goal), 13 crosses (one accurate) and five corners during the Korea Republic's 1-0 loss Wednesday against South Africa.
Analysis: For each of Lee's group-stage appearances, he has attempted a shot, with his latest effort just wide. Apart from that, against South Africa, all his other contributions were from the flanks. Because captain Son Heung-Min did not play the game's first half, Lee temporarily attempted all of Korea's corners, which is how his tally significantly increased to nine. With the Korean offense both lacking other playmakers and unable to penetrate RSA's compact defense, they relied on him crossing, even if he was almost perfectly inaccurate Wednesday. For group-stage games, Lee logged one assist on 19 crosses, his accuracy rate updated to 21.1 percent and down 28.9 points from before the Koreans' recent loss. If they advance, he will be their focal point, knowing that none of his veteran teammates have risen to the occasion.
Bad start, promising end from flank
Lee logged two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (three accurate) and two corners during South Korea's 1-0 loss Thursday at Mexico. In the fourth minute, he received a yellow card.
Analysis: Unfortunately for Lee, his latest appearance included a horrible start. He stomped on Luis Romo's right foot, and the former's dismal offense defined his first half. Lee found his footing during the second half, potentially with help from a minor change South Korea made not involving him. Even though Heung-Min Son usually attempts Korea's left-side corners, he could not replicate the role against Mexico after being subbed off early. Lee replaced Son, and despite the former's outswinging corners, he separately connected with defender Lee Han-Beom and striker Cho Gue-Sung. In between both corners, the attacking Lee logged an accurate cross to Cho, whose deflected header is how the former recorded his second corner. Despite the loss, his final effort features a promising development going into Korea's group-stage finale Wednesday against South Africa.
Excellent assist against Czechs
Lee logged one assist on three chances created and two corners in Thursday's 2-1 win against the Czech Republic.
Analysis: Even though Lee has not been given big moments with Paris Saint-Germain, that is far from the truth with Korea Republic. Down 1-0 late against the Czech Republic, Korea's team looked to him for a solution, and he followed through by setting up Hwang In-beom in open space for a goal. Lee is also the only Korean to have logged at least three for both chances created and crosses Thursday. A spark plug off Korea's bench in the last World Cup, Lee is now the Reds' focal point of any offense they create, especially with captain Son Heung-Min no longer in peak form. Lee enters this year's WC with far more pedigree and expectations that, so far, he has met in a single setting.
Strong threat for South Korea
Lee should serve as one of South Korea's primary attacking assets following his call-up to the 2026 World Cup.
Analysis: Lee saw limited starting opportunities with his club but still featured in 37 matches (18 starts) across Ligue 1 and UCL play for the reigning European champions. His technical quality and ability to create chances make him one of South Korea's most dangerous players near the opposing goal. He and Son Heung-Min should shoulder much of the offensive burden for the national team while potentially splitting responsibilities on corners and free kicks. The combination of playmaking and set-piece involvement gives Lee considerable fantasy upside as part of a side that could generate decent attacking volume during a rather favorable group stage run. The playmaker has assisted in three of his last seven international friendlies.
Back available for season finale
Lee (ankle) has been cleared and is available for Sunday's season finale derby against Paris FC, according to the club.
Analysis: Lee had been ruled out of Wednesday's clash against Lens after taking a knock to his left ankle during the Brest match, with the club keeping him working in the gym as a precaution. His swift recovery is a welcome boost for PSG heading into the final fixture of the season, with the South Korean playmaker pushing to regain his role in the attack rotation for what promises to be a lively derby occasion.
Dealing with ankle knock
Lee took a knock to his left ankle during the match against Brest and will spend the coming days working in the gym, ruling him out of Wednesday's clash against Lens, according to the club.
Analysis: Lee will hope to recover in time for Sunday's derby against Paris FC, with the club managing his condition carefully rather than risking any aggravation of the ankle issue. The South Korean playmaker is an important creative presence in PSG's attack rotation and the club will monitor his progress over the coming days before making a final call on his derby availability for the season finale.
Scores goal, adds assist
Lee scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Angers.
Analysis: Lee played a key role in Saturday's 3-0 win over Angers, opening the scoring in the first half by dribbling past Herve Koffi and finishing into an empty net after Achraf Hakimi's initial effort had been saved, then providing the cross in the second half that Lucas Beraldo diverted in at the far post to make it 3-0, while adding three key passes and eight crosses. The South Korean has now registered four assists and three goals in Ligue 1 this season, with his side moving six points clear at the top of the table with four games remaining.
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