Lee Min-a facts for kids
Lee in 2021
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 8 November 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Daegu, South Korea | ||
| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Ottawa Rapid | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2012 | Yeungjin College | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2017 | Incheon Red Angels | ||
| 2018–2019 | INAC Kobe Leonessa | 17 | (5) |
| 2020–2024 | Hyundai Steel Red Angels | ||
| 2025– | Ottawa Rapid | 9 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2008 | South Korea U17 | 4 | (0) |
| 2010 | South Korea U20 | 7 | (0) |
| 2012– | South Korea | 83 | (17) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 July 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13 January 2025 |
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| Lee Min-a | |
| Hangul |
이민아
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| RR | I Mina |
| MR | I Mina |
Lee Min-a, born on November 8, 1991, is a talented South Korean football player. She plays as a midfielder for the Canadian team Ottawa Rapid and also for the South Korea national team. In 2017, she was even named the best female football player in South Korea!
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Lee Min-a's Club Journey
Playing for Incheon Red Angels
Lee Min-a started her football journey playing for Yeungjin College from 2010 to 2012. After college, she joined Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels in the WK League, which is South Korea's top women's football league.
She played for the Red Angels from 2012 to 2017. During this time, she was a key player. In 2015, she scored 6 goals and helped with 5 assists. The next year, in 2016, she scored 7 goals. Her best season was 2017, when she scored 14 goals and made 10 assists. Lee Min-a helped her team win the WK League title five times in a row, from 2013 to 2017! She returned to the Red Angels in 2020 and continued to win more titles with them until 2024.
Playing in Japan with INAC Kobe Leonessa
In December 2017, Lee Min-a moved to Japan to play for INAC Kobe Leonessa. This team is part of the Nadeshiko League. She made her first appearance for the team on March 21, 2018. In one exciting game on September 24, 2018, she scored two goals, helping her team win 5–1.
Joining Ottawa Rapid
On February 23, 2025, Lee Min-a signed with Ottawa Rapid. This team is part of the new Northern Super League in Canada. She made history on April 27, 2025, by scoring the very first goal for Ottawa Rapid! Her goal helped her team win 2–1 against AFC Toronto.
International Career
Lee Min-a has also had a great career playing for her country, South Korea.
Youth National Teams
She was part of the South Korea under-20 team. This team finished third at the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
Senior National Team
Lee Min-a made her first appearance for the senior national team on February 15, 2012. Her first goal for the team came on January 21, 2016. She scored in a 5–0 win against Vietnam during a tournament in China. She has played many games for South Korea and scored several important goals.
Career Highlights
Lee Min-a has achieved a lot in her football career.
Club Achievements
- Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels
- WK League Champion: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Individual Awards
- Individual
- KFA Footballer of the Year: 2017
