Lee Kang-in: Rating, Stats, Market Value & PSG Info

Lee Kang-in has turned heads across Ligue 1 since joining Paris Saint-Germain, where his market value recently climbed to €25.4 million—making him the most valuable Korean player in the world. After breaking through at Mallorca and now wearing jersey number 19 for PSG, the 23-year-old attacking midfielder has established himself as a premium creative asset in European football.

Current Club: Paris Saint-Germain ·
Position: Attacking Midfield / Winger ·
Market Value: €25.4m ·
Date of Birth: 19 February 2001 ·
Nationality: South Korea

What rating is Lee Kang-in?

Video game ratings give fans an easy shorthand for comparing players across leagues. In EA Sports FC 26, Lee Kang-in carries an overall rating of 79 when deployed as Right Wing for PSG (EA Sports player database). That puts him in solid territory—not yet among the elite-tier fantasy picks, but firmly above the average starter in Europe’s top leagues.

EA SPORTS FC 26 rating

His rating reflects his profile as a creative outlet rather than a prolific goalscorer. For gamers building a PSG squad or a Korean national team side, his 79 overall makes him a valuable depth piece with room to grow as his real-world performance improves.

What is Lee Kang-in’s market value?

Market value tells a more dynamic story than video game ratings. As of March 27, 2026, Lee Kang-in’s valuation sat at €25.4 million on multiple tracking platforms, making him the most valuable South Korean player ahead of Kim Min-jae (€25M) and Son Heung-min (€17M) (Chosun news report). That figure represents a rebound from a December 2025 dip, though still below his peak.

Current Transfermarkt valuation

His value peaked at €39.8 million on October 31, 2024, a remarkable high after his first full season at PSG (FotMob player stats). The subsequent decline reflects a combination of injury disruption and broader market conditions, but the March 2026 recovery to €25.4M demonstrates continued faith from clubs watching his development.

Atletico Madrid tested that valuation in early 2026, but PSG immediately set a floor: €40 million minimum, climbing to €50 million for a full transfer (Star News Korea report). The Parisian club has since made clear it would rather extend his contract than let him go below that threshold.

What team does Lee Kang-in play for?

Lee Kang-in is a first-team regular at Paris Saint-Germain, wearing the number 19 shirt. He signed for PSG on July 8, 2023, becoming the first South Korean to ever play for the club (Wikipedia career record). The transfer cost the French champions approximately €22 million, a fee paid to Mallorca after two seasons in La Liga had showcased his creative abilities.

Current club: Paris Saint-Germain

Under manager Luis Enrique, Lee has carved out a meaningful role in Ligue 1, operating primarily as an attacking midfielder while also covering wide positions. His 32 official matches in the 2025/26 season produced 3 goals and 4 assists across all competitions as of late March (Chosun sports coverage). In Ligue 1 specifically, FotMob logged 2 goals and 3 assists from roughly 1,100–1,250 minutes played depending on the counting method.

Previous clubs

Before PSG, Lee developed through the youth ranks at Incheon United in his home country before moving to Spain. He first joined Valencia’s academy, then made the leap to Mallorca’s senior team in 2021. Two productive seasons on the island—particularly the 2022/23 campaign that saw Mallorca finish eighth in La Liga—put him on PSG’s radar.

Is Lee Kang-in in the military service?

This question surfaces regularly in Korean football circles because all male South Korean citizens are required to complete mandatory military service, typically between the ages of 18 and 35. The standard options for professional athletes include serving in the military (often with Sangju Sangmu or Asiana), winning an Asian Games gold medal, or finishing in the top three at the Asian Games with a bronze or better.

Korean military requirements for athletes

Lee Kang-in turns 25 in March 2026, placing him squarely in the window where this question becomes pressing. The Korean national team has navigated this issue before: Son Heung-min completed his service earlier via the “sporting manpower” exemption after various discussions around alternative service. Kim Min-jae, similarly situated as a young professional abroad, faces the same timeline question.

Whether Lee has already fulfilled, is currently serving, or will serve in the future is not clearly established in public records at time of writing. This detail matters both for his personal career planning and for any club evaluating long-term squad continuity.

What are Lee Kang-in’s stats?

Digging into the numbers reveals a player who contributes across multiple categories without dominating any single metric. His 2025/26 Ligue 1 output of 2 goals and 3 assists in roughly 1,100–1,250 minutes played places him in the rotation rather than as an undisputed starter (FotMob season data, Sofascore player profile). His Sofascore average rating over the last 12 months sits at 7.2, suggesting consistent mid-range performance.

Career stats

Beyond the current season, his broader Ligue 1 record shows 98th-percentile touch numbers and 99th-percentile chance creation metrics when compared against other attacking midfielders and wingers (FotMob percentile rankings). That discrepancy—strong underlying creation numbers but modest goal involvement—points to a player who enables teammates more than he finishes himself.

In terms of rankings, he placed 32nd among all Ligue 1 players and 18th within PSG itself through March 2026, with broader comparisons placing him 37th among global attacking midfielders and 48th among players born in 2001 (Chosun player rankings).

Jersey number and position

He wears number 19 for PSG, a shirt previously associated with other attacking threats. His primary position is central midfielder on FotMob’s listings, though he also covers right midfielder, right winger, and even striker as needed. At 173 cm and 68 kg with a preferred left foot, he fits the profile of a technically gifted, slightly undersized creative force.

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Lee Kang-in showcased his rising impact at PSG by scoring in their commanding 4-0 rout of Atletico Madrid during the FIFA Club World Cup opener.

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