Lee Woon-jae
- January 10, 2024
- Goalkeeper
Quick Facts
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.