For the first time this Ligue 1 season, Paris Saint-Germain’s pass completion rate fell below 90%, reaching only 88% against Le Havre, according to Paris Stats Germain. It was a messy performance, but Lee Kang-in (24 years old) stood out with his impeccable long passing, a sign of his growing influence.
“Against Le Havre, PSG completed only 88% of their passes. This is the first time this season that PSG’s pass completion rate has fallen below 90% in Ligue 1.”
“Lee completed all four of his long passes yesterday against Le Havre. He is currently on a four-match streak without a single missed long pass (10/10).
He boasts a 78% long pass completion rate this season in Ligue 1.”
This trip to Le Havre highlighted a PSG that was less technically clean than usual. Typically sitting above 92–93% passing accuracy, Paris struggled with the opponent’s intensity and in a context where their build-up play never truly found its rhythm. This drop in precision isn’t worrying in itself, but it illustrates a match where the team had to adapt without its usual full-control identity.
Amid this somewhat hesitant performance, Lee Kang-in (23) stood out thanks to his accuracy. The South Korean completed all four of his long passes, extending a perfect 10-for-10 streak across his last four Ligue 1 matches.
With a 78% success rate this season in this demanding skill, he embodies a player who does more than just keep the ball: he directs play, switches the game, gives the team breathing room. When Paris loses its structure, Lee maintains the precision needed to restore tempo. An influence that grows with every match. He’s rising in power.
