Recorded 4 key passes, 95% accuracy; highest-rated PSG player, media praise technical skills

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) drew 3-3 with Strasbourg in the 8th round of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season, held at Parc des Princes in Paris, France, on the 18th (Korean time). Although they did not secure a win, Lee Kang-in's performance was dazzling.

[OSEN=Jeong Seung-woo Reporter] Lee Kang-in (24 years old, PSG) once again proved his presence. After completing the A-match schedule and immediately returning to his team, he played the full 90 minutes in the Strasbourg match, fully demonstrating his competitiveness as a starter at the core of PSG's midfield.

Lee Kang-in was positioned in the central midfield of a 4-3-3 formation, partnering with Désiré Doué and Warren Zaïre-Emery. He showcased high pass completion rates and creative play throughout the match, alternating between attacking and transitional roles.

In the early stages of the game, he played cautiously. After halftime, he led the attack by pushing up the line. In the 27th minute of the second half, his left-footed curling shot from the edge of the penalty area struck the post, and in the 34th minute, he delivered a precise through pass that effectively set up Sény Diangana's equalizing goal.

On this day, Lee Kang-in played the full 90 minutes, recording 2 shots, 4 key passes, and a 95% pass success rate (61 attempts, 58 successful). His cross accuracy was 33% (2/6), and he completed 1 out of 2 long passes. He touched the ball 72 times, directly handling it three times inside the opponent's box. His xG was 0.09, xA was 0.28, and his total expected offensive contribution (xG+xA) was 0.37, ranking second-highest in the team.

Although he did not record an attacking point, his decisive pass -- nearly equivalent to an "assist" -- and his commanding presence that controlled the entire game stood out. France's Foot Mercato evaluated, "Lee Kang-in has maintained good form since the beginning of the season and once again demonstrated his best performance tonight. He proved his strong presence and technical completeness." Local media Culture PSG also praised, "Lee Kang-in shone in the second half. He delivered a perfect pass to Diangana, driving the team's draw."

Some media expressed regret over his cautious play in the first half, but overall, they focused on his overwhelming performance in the second half. France's 90min analyzed, "Lee Kang-in provided solutions in the second half. He took risks, penetrated tight spaces, and revived the team's attack with a post-hitting shot and decisive passes."

Although PSG did not win, Lee Kang-in's performance was undeniable. He created the most chances (4) in the team and maintained balance with 2 recoveries in defense. His average rating from local media after the match was 7.8 points, the highest among PSG field players.

Lee Kang-in Shines in Full 90 as PSG Draw 3-3 with Strasbourg