[1] As a foundation player, Lee had been with the club since 2003, and would go on to make 98 appearances in total (all competitions) for Daegu FC by the conclusion of the 2006 season.

As well as Daegu and fellow K-League club Incheon United, A-League side Queensland Roar and Beijing Guo'an were also part of the tournament.

A lack of penetration did not help, and only Jang Nam-Seok, in his first season for the club, featured in the leading goal scorers table.

Jang was the top scorer in the FA Cup, with 3 goals (including two in a 6-0 demolition of Chungang University, helping the club to the quarterfinals.

In other events during 2006: Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.