Han-beom Lee
CB
Ball-Playing Centre Back
Jun 17, 2002 (24)
Right
6'3"
185 lb
Another shot, less defensive stats
Lee logged one shot (zero on goal), two clearances and one interception during South Korea's 1-0 loss Thursday at Mexico.
Analysis: Once again, Lee was part of a defensive trio including Kim Min-Jae and Lee Gi-Hyuk. Like the Midtjylland defender's previous appearance, he attempted one shot, this time an errant header from a corner by attacking player Lee Kang-in. Compared to Korea's group-stage opener, against the Czech Republic, the defender Lee was far less statistically active Thursday. Against the Czechs, he logged five clearances and one tackle won, meaning both's updated tallies were down compared to last game. At the very least, Lee's interception is a new achievement, and he has provided some stability to an unproven defense.
Recent presence in defense
Han-Beom will represent South Korea and should be in contention for starts in the back line at the 2026 World Cup.
Analysis: Han-Beom has steadily gained experience at both club and international level, emerging as one of South Korea's more promising defensive options. The center-back featured in the UEFA Europa League with Midtjylland, where his physical presence and aerial ability helped him handle tougher attacking opposition in continental competition, leading to an output of 40 clearances in 505 minutes of play. He has also continued breaking into the senior national team setup, where he has contributed in multiple defensive stats across six appearances, adding power to a back line that values composure in possession and defensive organization. While his fantasy upside may rely more on clearances, interceptions and clean-sheet potential than attacking returns, his growing role could make him a useful option in favorable matchups.
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