A-Match Debut 'Father and Son National Team' Lee Tae-seok "Thinking of Dad? Just Concentrating on the Game"
A-Match Debut 'Father and Son National Team' Lee Tae-seok "Thinking of Dad? Just Concentrating on the Game"
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"My father praised me for doing well for my first game."
Left fullback Lee Tae-seok (Pohang), who became the third father-son national team player in the history of the Korean national soccer team, finally made his dream A-match debut.
On the 14th (Korean time), in the 5th match of the 2026 North & Central America World Cup Asian region 3rd qualifying round against Kuwait held at the Jaber Al Ahmed International Stadium in Kuwait City, Kuwait, Lee Tae-seok made his A match debut by stepping on the ground as a substitute for Lee Myung-jae (Ulsan) in the 19th minute of the second half when the team was leading 2-0.
Lee Tae-seok, who entered as a left fullback, formed a left line with Bae Jun-ho (Stoke City), who was also entered until the end of the game, and contributed to the team's 3-1 victory.
Lee Tae-seok is the eldest son of midfielder Lee Eul-yong (head coach of Yongin City Football Center), who played a major role in Korea's advancement to the semifinals of the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup.
Lee Tae-seok, who played 100 games (1 goal, 6 assists) in his 5th year in K League 1, tasted the honor of becoming the 3rd 'rich soccer player' in Korea when his name was included in the list of players for the 2-game away 파워볼 game in the Middle East in November announced by national team coach Hong Myung-bo on the 4th.
Lee Tae-seok had a fantastic time as he was substituted in the match against Kuwait and even made his A-match debut.
'Father' Lee Eul-yong made his A-match debut in a friendly match against Brazil in March 1999 when he was 23 years old, and 'son' Lee Tae-seok first stepped onto the ground wearing the Taegeuk mark at a year younger than his father.
Lee Tae-seok, who met with reporters at the joint press area after the match, smiled and said, "I'm so happy. I didn't know I would be playing in today's match, so I'm thrilled that I can debut in an A match so quickly."
Lee Tae-seok, who made his debut quickly in an A-match in his first national team call-up, said, "I had expectations while warming up, but it only really felt real when the coaching staff called me."
When asked, "Did you think of your father?" Lee Tae-seok explained, "I did think of my father a bit, but I was a bit nervous about what to do when I got in there," and "Because I was nervous, I just thought about focusing on the game."
After the game, Lee Tae-seok contacted his 'father' Lee Eul-yong.
He emphasized, "I always get feedback from my father after a game. He said, 'I think you did well for your first game. ' He usually points out my shortcomings first, but he said it was good that he didn't see any shortcomings."
Regarding life as a member of the national team, he said, "It was very awkward at first, but I tried to talk to my older friends without hesitation," and "I got along well with my juniors and prepared for the games."