Last year 13 goals·12 assists, this year at Ulsan again…Lee Dong-gyeong 10 goals·10 assists Korean player first
Ulsan's Lee Dong-gyeong achieved back-to-back 10 goals·10 assists for two consecutive seasons by recording 1 goal·1 assist against Incheon on September 12. It's the first time for a Korean player, and the first in 14 years since Molina.
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Three-line summary
- Lee Dong-gyeong reached 10 goals·10 assists in 28 games this season by scoring 1 goal·1 assist against Incheon on September 12.
- Following 13 goals·12 assists in 36 games in the 2025 season, he became the first Korean player to record back-to-back 10-10 seasons in K League 1.
- He ranks 5th in league scoring (as of September 13), and won the MVP voting last year with 53.69 points in first place.
On September 12 at Munsu Football Stadium, it was the 8th minute of the second half. Lee Dong-gyeong's pass led to Jung Seung-hyeon's opening goal. Three minutes later in the 11th minute of the second half, he received a pass from Pedrinho and scored directly.YonhapnewsAccording to Yonhapnews, Ulsan HD defeated Incheon United 2-1 in this match.
In these 3 minutes, the season record reached 28 games10 goals·10 assists(as of 2026.09.12 19:00).Ulsan HDannounced this as the first Korean player to achieve back-to-back 10-10 seasons in K League 1. Last year he wore the Gimcheon uniform, this year the Ulsan uniform, achieving the same 10-10.
Lee Dong-gyeong interview "I feel relieved"…3 minutes in Incheon match that completed 10 goals·10 assists
Sports ChosunAccording to Sports Chosun's on-field interview after the Incheon match, Lee Dong-gyeong said he felt "relieved" about achieving back-to-back 10-10 seasons. In the same report, he mentioned set-piece training and teammates' contributions. He also added that the team finishing the season with a higher final ranking is more important than individual records.
Scope of first Korean player, comparison with Molina's 2011·2012 records
The first player to achieve back-to-back 10-10 seasons in K League 1 is Colombian-born Mauricio Molina (46).According to FC Seoul's announcement posted on the Korea Professional Football Leaguehis records were 2011 10 goals·12 assists, 2012 18 goals·19 assists. If you subtract 2012 from 2026,14 yearshave passed.
| Player | Season | Affiliation | Goals | Assists | Attack points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molina | 2011 | FC Seoul | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| Molina | 2012 | FC Seoul | 18 | 19 | 37 |
| Lee Dong-gyeong | 2025 | Gimcheon·Ulsan | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| Lee Dong-gyeong | 2026 (as of 9.12) | Ulsan | 10 | 10 | 20 |
2012's 37 attack points are 12 more than Lee Dong-gyeong's 2025 total of 25. However, Lee Dong-gyeong's current season record is at the point of having played 28 matches.
If League Cup and playoffs are included, Aninho also recorded 10 goals·12 assists in 2009 and 18 goals·10 assists in 2010. However, looking at only K League 1 records for the same period in the league's official records, it was 5 goals·10 assists and 15 goals·6 assists. It would be incorrect to say it's second all-time when combining all competitions.
Lee Dong-gyeong age 28·5th in scoring, national team selection not yet confirmed
Lee Dong-gyeong was born on September 20, 1997, and is28 years old. He joined Ulsan Hyundai in 2018 and was loaned to FC Anyang that same year. In 2022, he competed on the German stage with loans to Schalke 04 and Hansa Rostock. After returning to Ulsan in June 2023, he enlisted with Gimcheon Sangmu in 2024 and was discharged on October 28, 2025.
His 2025 season record is 36 games, 13 goals·12 assists combined for Gimcheon and Ulsan. He led the league with 25 attack points and was tied for 1st in assists. In MVP voting on December 1, his converted score was53.69 pointswell ahead of Park Jin-seop (35.71 points) and Ssabak (10.60 points). According to E-Daily coverage, the MVP prize money is 10 million won.
2026 K League 1 scoring rankings (as of 2026.09.13, update time not listed)
| Rank | Player | Affiliation | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yago CARIELLO RIBEIRO | Ulsan | 13 goals |
| 2 | STEFAN MUGOSA | Incheon | 12 goals |
| 3 | Patryk KLIMALA | Seoul | 12 goals |
| 4 | Matheus OLIVEIRA SANTOS | Anyang | 11 goals |
| 5 | Lee Dong-gyeong | Ulsan | 10 goals |
| 6 | ISIDIO JEFFERSON FERNANDO | Bucheon | 10 goals |
Despite being an attacking midfielder, Lee Dong-gyeong ranked 5th in scoring. He is 3 goals behind his teammate Yago CARIELLO RIBEIRO, who is in 1st place.
National team selection is still in the hopeful stage. As of September 14, 06:00, it was before the Korea Football Association's roster announcement press conference, and the announcement results have not been confirmed. Right after the Incheon match, he said: "Of course I want to go, and because there's a new coach, I really want to show good performances."
Related official sites
- K League Lee Dong-gyeong official player record — Check seasonal goals, assists, and appearance records
- Korea Professional Football League K League — Latest scoring rankings and match schedule
- Ulsan HD official website — Club announcements and match results
- Korea Football Association — National team roster announcement
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