Lee Hyun-ju (footballer)

Lee Hyun-ju (born 7 February 2003) is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for 2. Bundesliga club Hannover 96, on loan from Bayern Munich II.

Early career
Lee started his career with Tree Mers FC in Ansan, before moving to Pohang to join the Pohang Steelers.

Bayern Munich
In January 2022, Lee joined German giants Bayern Munich from Pohang Steelers on a year-long loan deal, with the option to make the deal permanent. After impressing with the club's reserve team while on loan, Bayern Munich took up the option to make the deal permanent in August 2022, with Lee signing a deal through 2025.

Loan to SV Wehen Wiesbaden
On 7 July 2023, he was loaned to recently promoted 2. Bundesliga club Wehen Wiesbaden for the 2023–24 season.

Loan to Hannover 96
On 23 June 2024, he extended his contract with Bayern Munich until 2027 and was loaned to 2. Bundesliga club Hannover 96 for the 2024–25 season.

International career
Lee has represented South Korea at various youth levels. He was called up to the South Korea Olympic team in September 2022, in preparation for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Personal life
Lee has named Joshua Kimmich as a player he idolises, while also crediting Jamal Musiala as a similarly-aged player he looks up to.

Club

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