Lee Kang-in becomes first Asian footballer to play for Valencia's first team
- 5 years ago
History was made over in Spain,... as 17-year-old Lee Kang-in became the first Asian footballer to play for Valencia's first team.
With Valencia taking on CD Ebro in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey competition on Tuesday,... Lee made his first team debut and played 83 minutes in the 2-1 victory.
He is the first Asian footballer to ever play for Valencia's first team in the club's 100-year history.
Lee helped create several scoring opportunities during the match,... and even came close to scoring himself,... hitting the goal post in the second half.
With Valencia taking on CD Ebro in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey competition on Tuesday,... Lee made his first team debut and played 83 minutes in the 2-1 victory.
He is the first Asian footballer to ever play for Valencia's first team in the club's 100-year history.
Lee helped create several scoring opportunities during the match,... and even came close to scoring himself,... hitting the goal post in the second half.