Lee Kang-hee


Lee Kang-hee is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Austria Wien.

Early life

Lee was born on 24 August 2001 in Gongju, South Korea. Growing up, he attended Yugu Elementary School in South Korea before attending Dangjin Gyeseong Elementary School in South Korea. Afterwards, he attended Shinpyeong Middle School in South Korea and Shinpyeong High School in South Korea.

Club career

Lee started his career with South Korean side Suwon Samsung Bluewings in 2020, where he made zero league appearances and scored zero goals. In 2022, he was sent on loan to South Korean side Busan IPark, where he made eighteen league appearances and scored zero goals.
Following his stint there, he signed for South Korean side Gyeongnam FC, where he was vice-captain of the club and made eighty-two league appearances and scored two goals. Ahead of the 2025–26 season, he signed for Austrian side Austria Wien.

International career

Lee is a South Korea youth international. During April 2024, he played for the South Korea national under-23 football team at the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup.

Style of play

Lee plays as a midfielder and is right-footed. South Korean news website Goal wrote in 2025 that his "strength, which allows him to play as a holding midfielder, center back, and even a striker, is his solid physique. With a height of 191cm, he is excellent at ball competition and controlling the ball. His active and smart defense is also considered his strength, and he has a wide field of vision and stable passing ability".