LEE

Personal life Lee Kang-in was born on 19 February 2001 in Incheon , South Korea , into a close-knit family that has played a pivotal role in his development. He has two older sisters, and his parents provided unwavering support throughout his early career, including sacrificing their lives in Korea to relocate with him abroad. [41] His father, a taekwondo instructor and avid football enthusiast, instilled a strong sense of discipline in the family from a young age, incorporating martial arts training into their routines alongside Lee's burgeoning football pursuits. [33] At the age of 10, following his scouting by Valencia CF's academy, Lee relocated to Puçol in the Valencia region of Spain , accompanied by his entire family—parents and sisters—who gave up their established lives in Korea t…