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Lee Chung-yong

South Korea · 90s/2000s attacker / forward · $1 on $10 budget

💰 Is Lee Chung-yong worth $1?

Cheapest tier. Bench filler that lets you stack two GOATs.

Signature: Premier League regular

Did you know? Fun fact: Lee Chung-yong would cost the same as 9x $1 budget players combined.

📖 About Lee Chung-yong

Bolton Wanderers' Korean winger. Helped Korea reach 2010 World Cup last 16. South Korea's Premier League pioneer of the 2010s.

Lee Chung-yong peaked in football's most televised era — the 1990s and 2000s. Players from this era often paired well with newer GOATs in $10 squads.

📊 Quick stats — Lee Chung-yong

$1
Price
Attacker
Position
90s/2000s
Era
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South Korea
0
Cheaper attackers
4
Pricier attackers

🏆 Career highlights

🏆 Premier League title(s)

📋 Build a $10 squad with Lee Chung-yong (cheapest XI)

Auto-generated cheapest possible squad that includes Lee Chung-yong.

ATTLee Chung-yong$1
Total$4/10

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🎮 Lee Chung-yong TenDollarPick stats (FIFA-style)

Derived from price tier, position, and era. Not official FIFA but a useful $10-game proxy.

79
Overall
77
Pace
79
Shooting
71
Passing
78
Dribbling
40
Defending
75
Physical

🎯 Playstyle — how Lee Chung-yong actually plays

Lee Chung-yong is a old-school technician — a ruthless finisher with first-time strike ability and dribbling at speed.

In a $10 4-3-3 setup, Lee Chung-yong competes for one of 3 forward spots. The trade-off at $1: exceptional value, lets you afford one or two GOATs above.

⚔️ Lee Chung-yong vs his rivals at $1

Same position, similar price, different nation — who do you pick?

🤝 Dream teammates for Lee Chung-yong

With $9 left, these are the most expensive players you could still afford alongside Lee Chung-yong:

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi $5

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Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo $5

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Pele

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🧠 Lee Chung-yong in the $10 game — strategy guide

When to pick Lee Chung-yong: Reliable backbone. Goes with anything. The "safe pick" of your era.

When to avoid Lee Chung-yong: Almost never — at $1 Lee Chung-yong is a value pick. The only reason to skip is if you want a same-country bias and South Korea isn't your theme.

Best formation for Lee Chung-yong: 4-3-3 (3 forwards) or 3-5-2 (2 strikers).

🎲 Lee Chung-yong fan facts

❓ FAQ — Lee Chung-yong

Is Lee Chung-yong worth $1?

Cheapest tier. Bench filler that lets you stack two GOATs.

Who can I pair with Lee Chung-yong in a $10 squad?

With $9 left, you can afford: Lionel Messi ($5), Cristiano Ronaldo ($5), Pele ($5), Diego Maradona ($5).

What position does Lee Chung-yong play?

Lee Chung-yong is a attacker / forward for South Korea.

What is Lee Chung-yong famous for?

Premier League regular

What era did Lee Chung-yong play in?

Lee Chung-yong is classified as 90s/2000s tier on TenDollarPick. Lee Chung-yong peaked in football's most televised era — the 1990s and 2000s. Players from this era often paired well with newer GOATs in $10 squads.

Did Lee Chung-yong win any major trophies?

Highlights: 🏆 Premier League title(s).

What FIFA-style overall would Lee Chung-yong have?

Based on our $1 tier and 90s/2000s classification, Lee Chung-yong would be roughly OVR 79.

Best formation to use Lee Chung-yong in?

4-3-3 (3 strikers) or 3-5-2 (2 strikers).

Who are Lee Chung-yong's closest rivals?

Michael Owen, Patrick Kluivert, Luis Suarez.

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