Lee Woon-jae

January 10, 2024
Goalkeeper

Quick Facts

Lee Woon-jae
Full Name Lee Woon-jae
Occupation Goalkeeper
Date Of Birth Apr 26, 1973(1973-04-26)
Age 51
Birthplace Cheongju
Country South Korea
Birth City North Chungcheong
Horoscope Taurus

Lee Woon-jae Biography

Name Lee Woon-jae
Birthday Apr 26
Birth Year 1973
Place Of Birth Cheongju
Home Town North Chungcheong
Birth Country South Korea
Birth Sign Taurus
Spouse Kim Hyeon-joo
Children(s) Lee Yoon-ah, Lee So-yoon

Lee Woon-jae is one of the most popular and richest Goalkeeper who was born on April 26, 1973 in Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea.

Lee was a part of the South Korea squad for the 1994 FIFA World Cup and was substituted into the game against Germany after starting goalkeeper Choi In- young. After the 1994 World Cup, he suffered from tuberculosis and hepatitis which made the crisis to finish his player life. Since 1998, he recovered his health and came back to the national team for the first time in four years.

Lee Woon-jae is regarded as one of the greatest South Korean goalkeepers of all time. He didn’t have height and rapid pace, but he was stable tendency by having great judgment ability and harmony with defenders. He also noted for his prediction ability and this advantage made him strong on penalty shoot- out. Lee’s winning rate about penalty shoot-out was 91.7% (11 wins and 1 loss) and save rate was 44.8% (58 times and 26 saves) in the K League. His nickname was “Spider Hand” in South Korea. Lee moved to Suwon Samsung Bluewings from Kyung Hee University in 1996. He spent Suwon’s prime with Kim Ho and Cha Bum- kun, his managers. He won 17 trophies, including one Asian Club Championship and four K Leagues. He played for Jeonnam Dragons lastly.

Lee Woon-jae Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Goalkeeper
House Living in own house.

Lee Woon-jae is one of the richest Goalkeeper from South Korea. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lee Woon-jae 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Lee Woon-jae (Korean: 이운재 ; born 26 April 1973) is a South Korean former football goalkeeper. He was part of South Korea’s 1994, 2002, 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cup campaigns. He was only two Asian players to be nominated for the IFFHS World’s Best Goalkeeper of the 21st Century (2001–2011) with Mark Schwarzer.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 1.82 m
Weight 80 kg

Lee Woon-jae height 1.82 m Son weight 80 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Lee Woon-jae Dating?

According to our records, Lee Woon-jae married to Kim Hyeon-joo. As of December 1, 2023, Lee Woon-jae’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Son Ranked on the list of most popular Goalkeeper. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Korea. Lee Woon-jae celebrates birthday on April 26 of every year.

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