His first under - 23 match was against Syria in Damascus , 17 October 2007 .
When 2008 Beijing Olympics were being held , Koreans nominated Lee as the most anticipated player among Korean football players .
Lee 's first under - 23 match was against Syria in Damascus , 17 October 2007 .
When 2008 Beijing Olympics were being held , Koreans nominated Lee as the most anticipated player among Korean football players .