PSG: Lee Kang-In crowned king of Asia at the 2025 AFC Awards | OneFootball

Lee Kang-In, 24 years old, an attacking midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain, has just been named Asian International Player of the Year at the AFC Awards 2025. This accolade rewards a brilliant season for the South Korean, who has become indispensable in the Parisian squad.

Lee Kang-In's triumph is a sweet revenge. Sidelined in the 2024/2025 season, the South Korean struggled to secure a starting position, hindered by fierce competition in the Parisian midfield and some physical setbacks. But through patience and hard work, he turned every minute of play into an opportunity. His (sometimes) decisive appearances, often full of energy and technical precision, eventually convinced Luis Enrique of his importance.

This continental title thus rewards a silent progression, far from the spotlight but rich in learning. Lee embodies that rare category of players capable of rising from adversity, symbolizing the squad depth that Paris Saint-Germain has been striving to establish for two seasons.

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