朴智星
Lee attended Konkuk University in Seoul and began his professional career at FC Seoul, then known as Anyang LG Cheetahs of K League. He contributed to team's 2000 K League title and 2001–02 Asian Club Championship runner-up. Lee played for the South Korea national team in the 2002 FIFA World Cup and assisted two winning goals against Portugal and Italy with crosses. He followed Guus Hiddink and teammate Park Ji-sung to PSV Eindhoven after the success in the World Cup.