He played in K-League side Hyundai Horang-i and Cheonan Ilhwa Chunma in South Korea.
Lee's pro debut was against Hanil Bank FC on March 8, 1986, for Hyundai Horang-i.
After he retired from football, he ran a bakery, but he was recalled by Kim Ho the new manager of Hyundai Horang-i in 1988.
Lee won the K-League winner title for the third consecutive time with Ilhwa Chunma.
He was a participant at 1994 FIFA World Cup as a member of South Korea, but never played in a tournament.