[Official] Lee Kang-in sweeps 'four awards' just two months after transfer... 108 'impact plays' propels him to September's Best Player

*This content was translated by AI.

Lee Kang-in (25) has emerged as Atletico Madrid's best player for September. It is already his fourth individual award in just two months since joining the new club.

Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo reported on the 4th (Korean time), "Lee Kang-in won the September Player of the Month award chosen by Atletico Madrid fans, securing his fourth individual trophy since joining the club."

The award was determined through a fan vote organized by Maun, a Spanish beer brand and official sponsor of the club. Lee Kang-in firmly took first place, surpassing formidable teammates including Alejandro Grimaldo, Johnny Cardoso, Jonathan David, and Giuliano Simeone.

His performance was dazzling. Lee Kang-in appeared in all five official matches played by his club in September, scoring one goal. Although his visible attacking statistics were modest, his tactical influence on the pitch was immense. He led the attack by alternating between the forward and attacking midfielder roles in matches against Real Sociedad, Osasuna, and Real Madrid. According to the media, Lee Kang-in recorded the highest shooting and dribbling success rates within the team, achieving an impressive offensive output with a total of 108 'impact plays,' the most on the squad.

Lee Kang-in is collecting individual awards at a fearsome pace. He has secured four individual awards in just the early part of the season with Lee Beon (수상). Previously, he won La Liga's 'Goal of the Month' for August and was named Man of the Match (MVP) in the season opener against Malaga and in the match against Osasuna. This ties him with teammate Giuliano for the most MVP awards within the team.

Praise from local media has continued. Spanish outlet As stated, "Lee Kang-in quickly adapted to the difficult system of manager Diego Simeone," adding, "He is already perfectly fulfilling Antoine Griezmann's role." He is assessed to have firmly earned Manager Simeone's trust through sharp passing, aggressive forward pressing, and diligent defensive contributions.

Meanwhile, Lee Kang-in has joined the South Korea national team to complete the October international match schedule. After playing a friendly against Uzbekistan on the 6th, he will return to Spain to prepare for the match against Deportivo Alaves on the 10th.

<© STARNEWS. All rights reserved. No reproduction or redistribution allowed.>

*This content was translated by AI.