PARK Ji-Sung
| Born | 25 February 1981, Seoul |
| Nationality | Korean (KOR) |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Height | 1.75 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Park is seen as a rebel figure, he is the only player to not start his career in the domestic league as he left to play in the Japanese Second Division for Kyoto Purple Sanga after he graduated from school.
He had played in the 2000 Olympics prior to leaving Korea and this did not stop him earning full international recognition.
His consistent performances in central midfield led to promotion for his club side and his inclusion in the 2002 World Cup Finals squad.
He is a highly skilful player, with good ability to take free kicks in dangerous areas and corners.
Park famously scored the only goal in the win against Portugal in their final Group D game in Incheon to confirm the Korea Republic's qualification to the second phase for the first time in their sixth World Cup finals.
He played in all seven of Korea's games in the 2002 World Cup finals.
At the 2006 World Cup finals, he scored Korea's goal in the 1-1 draw against France in Group G.
Park's contract at Manchester United was extended to June 2012 in September 2009 and to June 2013 in August 2011.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1999-00 | Korea Republic | Asian Cup | 7 | 2 |
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| 1999-00 | Korea Republic | International | 2 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Korea Republic | LG Cup Four Nations Tournament (Tehran) | 2 | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Korea Republic | Under-21 | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Korea Republic | Asian Under-19 Championship | 3 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Korea Republic | FIFA Confederations Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Korea Republic | Friendship Tounament (UAE) | 4 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Korea Republic | International | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Korea Republic | LG Cup Four Nations Tournament (Cairo) | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Korea Republic | New Year Tournament | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Korea Republic | Olympics | 3 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Korea Republic | FIFA World Cup | 7 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Korea Republic | Gold Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Korea Republic | International | 5 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2003-04 | Korea Republic | Asian Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Korea Republic | FIFA World Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Korea Republic | International | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | PSV Eindhoven | UEFA Champions League | 3 |
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| 2003-04 | PSV Eindhoven | UEFA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Korea Republic | FIFA World Cup | 6 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Korea Republic | International | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | PSV Eindhoven | UEFA Champions League | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Korea Republic | FIFA World Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Korea Republic | International | 6 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Manchester United | Carling Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Manchester United | Premier League | 23 | 10 |
1 |
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| 2005-06 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 6 |
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| 2006-07 | Korea Republic | Asian Cup 2007 Qualifying Round | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Korea Republic | International | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Manchester United | Premier League | 8 | 6 |
5 |
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| 2006-07 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Korea Republic | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Manchester United | Premier League | 8 | 4 |
1 |
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| 2007-08 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 4 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Korea Republic | FIFA World Cup | 6 | 3 |
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| 2008-09 | Manchester United | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Manchester United | FIFA Club World Championship | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Manchester United | Premier League | 21 | 4 |
2 |
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| 2008-09 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 5 | 4 |
1 |
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| 2008-09 | Manchester United | UEFA Super Cup | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Korea Republic | FIFA World Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Korea Republic | International | 7 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Manchester United | Carling Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Manchester United | FA Community Shield | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Manchester United | Premier League | 10 | 7 |
3 |
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| 2009-10 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 5 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2010-11 | Korea Republic | Asian Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Manchester United | Carling Cup | 2 | 2 |
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| 2010-11 | Manchester United | FA Community Shield | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Manchester United | Premier League | 13 | 2 |
5 |
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| 2010-11 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 8 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2011-12 | Manchester United | Carling Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Manchester United | Premier League | 10 | 7 |
2 |
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| 2011-12 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 2 | 2 |
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| 2011-12 | Manchester United | UEFA Europa League | 3 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Match history
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2003 | PSV Eindhoven v AS Monaco | D | 0-0 | Champions League | Group C |
| 25 Nov 2003 | AS Monaco v PSV Eindhoven | D | 0-0 | Champions League | Group C |
| 10 Dec 2003 | PSV Eindhoven v Deportivo La Coruņa | D | 0-0 | Champions League | Group C |
| 26 Feb 2004 | Perugia v PSV Eindhoven | D | 0-0 | UEFA Cup | 3rd round 1st leg |
| 11 Mar 2004 | Auxerre v PSV Eindhoven | D | 0-0 | UEFA Cup | 4th round 1st leg |
| 25 Mar 2004 | PSV Eindhoven v Auxerre | D | 0-0 | UEFA Cup | 4th round 2nd leg |
| 08 Apr 2004 | PSV Eindhoven v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | UEFA Cup | Quarter-final 1st leg |
| 14 Apr 2004 | Newcastle United v PSV Eindhoven | L | 2-1 | UEFA Cup | Quarter-final 2nd leg |
| 14 Sep 2004 | Arsenal v PSV Eindhoven | L | 1-0 | Champions League | Group E |
| 24 Nov 2004 | PSV Eindhoven v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | Champions League | Group E |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Purple Sanga | 01 Jan 1999 | 21 Dec 2002 | |
| PSV Eindhoven | 21 Dec 2002 | 24 Jun 2005 | |
| Manchester United | 24 Jun 2005 |