"Not a player brought in to sell uniforms": Lee Kang-in proves it himself, drawing focused attention from Spanish media

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Local analysis has revealed that Lee Kang-in (25), who is performing exceptionally well for Spanish professional football club Atletico Madrid, is leading in several metrics within the team. Lee Kang-in is directly proving the assertion by the club's management that his signing was not a so-called "uniform-selling" acquisition aimed at developing the Asian market.

Spanish media outlet Marca highlighted on the 28th (Korean time), "Lee Kang-in's impact is evident in the statistics. He leads among Atletico Madrid players in categories such as shots on target (16 times) and successful duels (38 times), as well as dribbles (16 times)."

The outlet explained, "At the time of Lee Kang-in's signing, Atletico Madrid's management emphasized that 'he is not a player brought in to sell his uniforms.' While there is no doubt that Lee Kang-in is a player who receives enormous attention in his home country, it is equally true that he is a player who has experienced two UEFA Champions League titles with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)."

It added, "Lee Kang-in is dedicated, hardworking, and talented, capable of fulfilling every role. Statistics do not lie; as of the 10th round of La Liga, Lee Kang-in leads the team in multiple metrics. He is once again proving the abilities he has demonstrated throughout his professional career."

The outlet then noted that Lee Kang-in's record for the most shots on target within the team (16 times) "reveals his boldness," stating that his joint lead in fouls committed is a figure showing "defensive dedication that spares no effort, despite his standout creativity." It also highlighted his record of tying for first place in successful duels alongside Giuliano Simeone.

Among the various metrics, the point Marca particularly focused on was the number of "successful dribbles." Lee Kang-in has succeeded 16 times, placing him alone at the top within the team.

Marca stated, "Lee Kang-in's greatest characteristic is his ability to break the balance of opposing defenders while keeping the ball at his feet," adding, "He has two more successful dribbles than Julian Alvarez, who can be said to possess excellent individual skills alongside him in the attacking line. As a result, he also ranks second in the team with 11 fouls drawn. Lee Kang-in is not merely a player brought in to sell uniforms."

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