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Suffers cheekbone fracture Lee suffered a double cheekbone fracture after colliding with the post during Friday's preseason match and is set to work individually for the remainder of preseason camp.

Impact Lee had a scary incident that resulted in a fracture to his cheekbone. The good news is that the injury was nothing too serious, however will work alone for the remainder of preseason. It is unclear this will delay his start of the season, as he does have another four weeks to recover and work on fitness before the start of the Bundesliga season on Aug 24.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brilliant offensively Lee scored a career-best seven times and added a career-high six assists in 33 appearances (31 starts) in the Bundesliga.

Impact Lee was a major contributor in the starting XI yet again. The forward was brilliant throughout, setting career-highs in essentially every category. Lee should remain one of the most important pieces of the starting XI next season as he continues to make the attacking midfield role his own.

MAY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores club's opener Lee scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Wolfsburg.

Impact Lee was the first Mainz player to find the scoresheet Saturday, with the forward scoring in the 37th minute to equalize the match for the first time. This was his first goal in some time, with his last coming Feb. 22. He now has seven goals and five assists in 29 appearances this season.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up two of three goals Lee had two assists from two chances created while taking an off target shot during Friday's 3-1 win over Gladbach.

Impact Lee set up Paul Nebel in the 39th and Nadiem Amiri in the 77th to assist two of Mainz's three goals on the day. The attacker has four goal involvements to go along with five shots and four chances created over his last three league appearances.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist off bench Lee scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus FC St. Pauli.

Impact Lee contributed to both of his side's goals Saturday despite not even starting the match. He opened up the scoring in the 67th minute with an unassisted close-range goal, then set up Paul Nebel's strike in the 95th minute to seal the win. It marked his second match this season with multiple goal contributions.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fires two shots Lee took two off target shots during Friday's 1-0 loss to Werder Bremen.

Impact Lee was held off the scoresheet, but tied for the team-high with two shots in the match. The attacker has combined for just Friday's two shots and four chances created over his last three starts with his last goal involvement coming in the middle of December.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace versus Bayern Jae-Sung scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Bayern Munich.

Impact Jae-Sung kept his hot streak going Saturday as he scored a pair of goals versus league-leading Bayern. He opened up the scoring in the 41st minute, then doubled the lead in the 60th minute with a strike assisted by Armindo Sieb. He has now recorded a goal contribution in five consecutive matches. He also put in great work on the defensive end as he intercepted a season-high six passes and made three clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opener Sunday Jae-Sung assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-3 defeat against Wolfsburg. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 47t...

Impact Jae-Sung assisted the opening goal of Sunday's match as he set up Paul Nebel's strike in the 11th minute. He now has five goal contributions this season, four of which gave come in his last four matches. He also created two chances and recorded three inaccurate crosses in his full 90 minutes of action.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home win Lee Jae-Sung assisted once to go with five crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win against Hoffenheim.

Impact Jae-Sung created Jonathan Burkardt's opener in the fourth minute with his first assist in the campaign. The forward also scored three goals so far. He led Mainz with a season-high three chances created and logged another season-best with five crosses.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Sunday Lee Jae-Sung scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Holstein Kiel.

Impact Lee closed out the scoring for Mainz with a well-taken header following a perfect cross from Anthony Caci. This was Lee's third goal of the season, and the striker has found the back of the net in Mainz's last two matches.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies opening goal in win Jae-Sung took four shots (three on target) in Mainz's 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund, scoring the opening goal of the contest.

Impact Jae-Sung was first on the board in a match that saw Dortmund go down to 10 men early. It's his second Bundesliga goal, and he should see more success in two weeks against a Holstein Kiel side which has conceded 25 goals in 10 league games.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in loss Lee recorded four shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to RB Leipzig.

Impact Lee was held off the scoresheet Saturday, but that's not to say he had a bad day, it was tough sledding but he had chances. With such solid volume against a top opponent there's some hope he could continue to impress against more beatable opposition. Lee still needs to produce more end product to be a consistent top option.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets against Bremen Jae-Sung scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Werder Bremen.

Impact Lee Jae-Sung netted the equalizer in the 27th minute. He created a chance, completed a dribble, and made three tackles and an interception. Last season, he finished strong with five goal involvements in the final six games, and with this goal, he'll aim to recapture that form as he opens his tally for the season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two goals, one assist Lee scored two goals and assisted once from six shots and two chances created in Saturday's 4-0 win over SV Darmstadt 98.

Impact Lee not only logged his first goal since Nov. 4 but also doubled his goal tally of the 2023-24 Bundesliga, going from two scored to four. He logged the assist to Mainz's first of four goals, the first scored by Andreas Hanche-Olsen. Along with two goals, Lee has three assists across his last four starts, creating an excellent string of form that has been a long time coming from the South Korean.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist, draws PK in win Lee made an assist, had two off-target shots, created four chances and drew three fouls, including a penalty, during Saturday's 2-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Lee had decisive contributions for his side to get such an important win as he suffered the penalty that led to the first goal and then used his head to assist the second in the 71st minute. With two assists, five shots and six chances created over his last three starts, the forward profiles as a key piece for Mainz in their fight against relegation.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in draw Lee assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Monchengladbach.

Impact Lee recorded his first assist of the season as he set up Jonathan Burkardt for a shot from outside the box to open the scoring in the 12th minute of play. This also marked Lee's third straight start, and the third consecutive game that he recorded at least two shots. He is now up to a total of eight shots in the last three outings, but he has zero shots on target in that span. Additionally, Lee has now accounted for at least one chance created in 13 of his last 14 appearances.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in shots, chances created Lee took two off target shots and created two chances during Friday's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Lee was held off the scoresheet, but led Mainz in both shots and chances created during Friday's loss. The attacker has started back-to-back league matches after being eased back from the Asian Cup with 45 minutes from the bench on February 11th.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in Asian Cup return Lee is in the squad to face Stuttgart on Sunday.

Impact Lee returns after missing Mainz's last four matches while on international duty with South Korea. The attacker had started just one of Mainz's three matches before the winter break and hasn't scored since the opening match of November.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in chances created Lee crossed once inaccurately and created two chances during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Darmstadt.

Impact Lee was held off the scoresheet while finishing with the team-high in chances created. The attacker has one goal in his last three matches with Saturday's contest being the first time he's played a full match since September 23rd.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet on Saturday Lee crossed once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Augsburg.

Impact Lee was held off the scoresheet during a quiet performance in which he failed to take a shot or create a chance. The attacker has just one goal and no assists through the opening five matches, but has started in each match thus far for Mainz.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Frankfurt Lee Jae-Sung scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Lee opened his account with a goal during Sunday's draw. The attacking midfielder had a breakout showing in 2022-23, scoring seven times and appearing in all 34 matches. Lee seems set for a major role and will hope to build on that career-year moving forward in 2023-24.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pens contract extension Lee signed a two-year contract extension through the 2025-26 season, Mainz announced Monday.

Impact Lee signed a contract extension to remain in Mains for two more years. The forward took a major step forward in 2022-23, scoring seven times and assisting four times while appearing in every Bundesliga match. Lee will hope to carry that momentum into 2024 with a major role likely on tap.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists one of two goals Lee had an assist while taking one shot (on goal), crossing once accurately and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Dortmund.

Impact Lee set up Karim Onisiwo in the 24th minute assisting Mainz's second goal. The assist was the fourth in 34 league appearances for the attacker to go along with seven goals,. 35 shots, 32 crosses and 27 chances created.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down in draw Lee created one chance during Sunday's one-all draw with Freiburg.

Impact Lee created just one chance, extending his streak of matches with only a single chance created to four. The forward has cooled off after a purple patch that saw him score three goals and assist twice in three matches. Still, Lee is in the midst of a career-high season across the board and has an outside chance for 10 goals if he ends the season on a high note.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in two of four goals Lee scored a goal and had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Friday's 4-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Lee found the back of the net in the 25th minute to open the scoring before setting up Ludovic Ajorque in the 71st to play a role in two of Mainz's four goals. The goal was the seventh of the season while his assist tied him for the team-high with three in 22 appearances.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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