8 Lee Jae-sung
Midfielder Korea Republic Mainz 05
Lee Jae-sung, 1992-08-10, Midfielder for Korea Republic, plays for Mainz 05. 103 international caps, 15 goals. Part of Korea Republic's 2026 World Cup Group A squad.
Age
33 yrs
Height
180 cm
Weight
74 kg
Caps
103
Goals
15
Position
Midfielder
Number
#8
Biography
Mainz 05 midfielder, South Korea's most capped midfielder with 103 appearances and 15 goals. Won three league titles and the 2016 AFC Champions League at Jeonbuk, earning K League MVP in 2017. Has recorded 28 goals and 23 assists since joining Mainz in 2021. Reached 100 caps in October 2025.
Career Timeline
2016
Won the AFC Champions League title with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
2017
Won K League 1 MVP award
2021
Joined Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga
2025
Reached 100 international caps and helped Mainz qualify for the Conference League