PARK Ji-sung
| Date of birth | 25 February 1981 |
| Place of birth | Seoul |
| Nationality | Korean (KOR) |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Height | 1.75 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
PARK Ji-sung was seen as a rebel figure, he was 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.
A highly skilful player with good ability to take free kicks in dangerous areas and corners.
Ji-Sung 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.
Ji-Sung's contract at Manchester United was extended to June 2012 in September 2009 and to June 2013 in August 2011.
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 | 06 Jul 2012 | |
| Queens Park Rangers | 06 Jul 2012 | 30 Jun 2014 | |
| PSV Eindhoven | 08 Aug 2013 | 31 May 2014 | L |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 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 | PSV Eindhoven | UEFA Champions League | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Manchester United | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Manchester United | Premier League | 23 | 10 |
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| 2005-06 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 6 |
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| 2006-07 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Manchester United | Premier League | 8 | 6 |
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| 2006-07 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Manchester United | Premier League | 8 | 4 |
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| 2007-08 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 4 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Manchester United | FIFA Club World Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Manchester United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Manchester United | Premier League | 21 | 4 |
2 |
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| 2008-09 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 5 | 4 |
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| 2008-09 | Manchester United | UEFA Super Cup | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Manchester United | FA Community Shield | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Manchester United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Manchester United | Premier League | 10 | 7 |
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| 2009-10 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 5 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Manchester United | FA Community Shield | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Manchester United | League Cup | 2 | 2 |
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| 2010-11 | Manchester United | Premier League | 13 | 2 |
5 |
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| 2010-11 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 8 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Manchester United | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Manchester United | Premier League | 10 | 7 |
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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 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Queens Park Rangers | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Queens Park Rangers | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Queens Park Rangers | Premier League | 15 | 5 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2003 | PSV Eindhoven v AS Monaco | D | 0-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group C |
| 25 Nov 2003 | AS Monaco v PSV Eindhoven | D | 0-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group C |
| 10 Dec 2003 | PSV Eindhoven v Deportivo La Coruña | D | 0-0 | UEFA 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 Agg: 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 Agg: 3-2 |
UEFA Cup | Quarter-final 2nd leg |
| 14 Sep 2004 | Arsenal v PSV Eindhoven | L | 1-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group E |
| 24 Nov 2004 | PSV Eindhoven v Arsenal | D | 1-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group E |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1999-00 | Korea Republic | AFC Asian Cup | 7 | 2 |
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| 1999-00 | Korea Republic | International Friendly | 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) | 3 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Korea Republic | International Friendly | 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 | CONCACAF Gold Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Korea Republic | FIFA World Cup | 7 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Korea Republic | International Friendly | 5 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2003-04 | Korea Republic | AFC Asian Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Korea Republic | FIFA World Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Korea Republic | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Korea Republic | FIFA World Cup | 6 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Korea Republic | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Korea Republic | FIFA World Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Korea Republic | International Friendly | 6 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Korea Republic | AFC Asian Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Korea Republic | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Korea Republic | FIFA World Cup | 4 | 2 |
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| 2008-09 | Korea Republic | FIFA World Cup | 7 | 3 |
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| 2009-10 | Korea Republic | FIFA World Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Korea Republic | International Friendly | 7 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Korea Republic | AFC Asian Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Korea Republic | FIFA World Cup | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 1999 | Czech Republic v Korea Republic | W | 1-4 | U21 | |
| 05 Apr 2000 | Korea Republic v Laos | W | 9-0 | AFC Asian Cup | Qualifying group 6 |
| 07 Apr 2000 | Korea Republic v Mongolia | W | 6-0 | AFC Asian Cup | Qualifying group 6 |
| 09 Apr 2000 | Korea Republic v Myanmar | W | 4-0 | AFC Asian Cup | Qualifying group 2 |
| 28 May 2000 | Korea Republic v Yugoslavia | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 30 May 2000 | Korea Republic v Yugoslavia | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 07 Jun 2000 | Korea Republic v North Macedonia | W | 2-1 | LG CUP FOUR NATIONS TOURNAMENT (TEHRAN) | |
| 09 Jun 2000 | Korea Republic v Egypt | L | 1-2 | LG Cup Four Nations Tournament (Tehran) | Final |
| 14 Sep 2000 | Korea Republic v Spain | L | 0-3 | Olympics | Finals Group B |
| 17 Sep 2000 | Korea Republic v Morocco | W | 1-0 | Olympics | Finals Group B |
| 20 Sep 2000 | Korea Republic v Chile | W | 1-0 | Olympics | Finals Group B |
| 04 Oct 2000 | United Arab Emirates v Korea Republic | L | 1-1 (2-3) | FRIENDSHIP TOURNAMENT (UAE) | |
| 07 Oct 2000 | Korea Republic v Australia | W | 4-2 | FRIENDSHIP TOURNAMENT (UAE) | |
| 13 Oct 2000 | Korea Republic v China PR | D | 2-2 | AFC Asian Cup | Group B |
| 16 Oct 2000 | Kuwait v Korea Republic | L | 1-0 | AFC Asian Cup | Group B |
| 19 Oct 2000 | Korea Republic v Indonesia | W | 3-0 | AFC Asian Cup | Group B |
| 23 Oct 2000 | Korea Republic v Iran | W | 2-1 | AFC Asian Cup | Quarter-final |
| 26 Oct 2000 | Korea Republic v Saudi Arabia | L | 1-2 | AFC Asian Cup | Semi-final |
| 29 Oct 2000 | Korea Republic v China PR | W | 1-0 | AFC Asian Cup | 3rd place |
| 15 Nov 2000 | Pakistan v Korea Republic | W | 0-7 | ASIAN U19 CHAMPS | Final group B |
| 19 Nov 2000 | United Arab Emirates v Korea Republic | W | 2-4 | ASIAN U19 CHAMPS | Final group B |
| 21 Nov 2000 | Korea Republic v Iraq | D | 0-0 | ASIAN U19 CHAMPS | Final group B |
| 20 Dec 2000 | Japan v Korea Republic | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 24 Jan 2001 | Korea Republic v Norway | L | 2-3 | NEW YEAR TOURNAMENT | |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Korea Republic v Paraguay | W | 1-1 (6-5) | NEW YEAR TOURNAMENT | 3rd place |
| 08 Feb 2001 | Morocco v Korea Republic | D | 1-1 | Friendship Tounament (UAE) | |
| 11 Feb 2001 | United Arab Emirates v Korea Republic | W | 1-4 | FRIENDSHIP TOURNAMENT (UAE) | |
| 24 Apr 2001 | Iran v Korea Republic | W | 0-1 | LG CUP FOUR NATIONS TOURNAMENT (CAIRO) | |
| 26 Apr 2001 | Egypt v Korea Republic | W | 1-2 | LG CUP FOUR NATIONS TOURNAMENT (CAIRO) | Final |
| 25 May 2001 | Korea Republic v Cameroon | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 30 May 2001 | Korea Republic v France | L | 0-5 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Group A |
| 01 Jun 2001 | Korea Republic v Mexico | W | 2-1 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Group A |
| 03 Jun 2001 | Korea Republic v Australia | W | 1-0 | FIFA Confederations Cup | Group A |
| 09 Dec 2001 | Korea Republic v USA | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 19 Jan 2002 | USA v Korea Republic | L | 2-1 | CONCACAF Gold Cup | Finals Group B |
| 23 Jan 2002 | Korea Republic v Cuba | D | 0-0 | CONCACAF Gold Cup | Finals Group B |
| 27 Jan 2002 | Mexico v Korea Republic | W | 0-0 (4-2) | CONCACAF Gold Cup | Quarter-final |
| 26 Mar 2002 | Turkey v Korea Republic | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 27 Apr 2002 | Korea Republic v China PR | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 16 May 2002 | Korea Republic v Scotland | W | 4-1 | International Friendly | |
| 21 May 2002 | Korea Republic v England | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 26 May 2002 | Korea Republic v France | L | 2-3 | International Friendly | |
| 04 Jun 2002 | Korea Republic v Poland | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group D |
| 10 Jun 2002 | Korea Republic v USA | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group D |
| 14 Jun 2002 | Portugal v Korea Republic | W | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group D |
| 18 Jun 2002 | Korea Republic v Italy | W | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals 2nd round |
| 22 Jun 2002 | Korea Republic v Spain | W | 0-0 (5-3) | FIFA World Cup | Finals quarter-final |
| 25 Jun 2002 | Korea Republic v Germany | L | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals semi-final |
| 29 Jun 2002 | Korea Republic v Turkey | L | 2-3 | FIFA World Cup | Finals 3rd place |
| 18 Nov 2003 | Korea Republic v Bulgaria | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 14 Feb 2004 | Korea Republic v Oman | W | 5-0 | International Friendly | |
| 18 Feb 2004 | Korea Republic v Lebanon | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Asia qualifying group 7 |
| 09 Jun 2004 | Korea Republic v Vietnam | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Asia qualifying group 7 |
| 14 Jul 2004 | Korea Republic v Trinidad and Tobago | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 23 Jul 2004 | United Arab Emirates v Korea Republic | W | 0-2 | AFC Asian Cup | Group B |
| 27 Jul 2004 | Korea Republic v Kuwait | W | 4-0 | AFC Asian Cup | Group B |
| 31 Jul 2004 | Korea Republic v Iran | L | 3-4 | AFC Asian Cup | Quarter-final |
| 17 Nov 2004 | Korea Republic v Maldives | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Asia qualifying group 7 |
| 09 Feb 2005 | Korea Republic v Kuwait | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | World Cup - AFC 3rd Round |
| 25 Mar 2005 | Saudi Arabia v Korea Republic | L | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | World Cup - AFC 3rd Round |
| 30 Mar 2005 | Korea Republic v Uzbekistan | W | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | World Cup - AFC 3rd Round |
| 03 Jun 2005 | Uzbekistan v Korea Republic | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | World Cup - AFC 3rd Round |
| 08 Jun 2005 | Kuwait v Korea Republic | W | 0-4 | FIFA World Cup | World Cup - AFC 3rd Round |
| 12 Oct 2005 | Korea Republic v Iran | W | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 12 Nov 2005 | Korea Republic v Sweden | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
| 16 Nov 2005 | Korea Republic v Serbia and Montenegro | W | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 01 Mar 2006 | Korea Republic v Angola | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 26 May 2006 | Korea Republic v Bosnia and Herzegovina | W | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 04 Jun 2006 | Ghana v Korea Republic | L | 3-1 | International Friendly | |
| 13 Jun 2006 | Korea Republic v Togo | W | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group G |
| 18 Jun 2006 | France v Korea Republic | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group G |
| 23 Jun 2006 | Switzerland v Korea Republic | L | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals group G |
| 02 Sep 2006 | Korea Republic v Iran | D | 1-1 | AFC Asian Cup | Group B |
| 06 Sep 2006 | Korea Republic v Taiwan | W | 8-0 | AFC Asian Cup | Group B |
| 06 Feb 2007 | Greece v Korea Republic | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 24 Mar 2007 | Korea Republic v Uruguay | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 06 Feb 2008 | Korea Republic v Turkmenistan | W | 4-0 | FIFA World Cup | Asia 3rd round group 3 |
| 26 Mar 2008 | Korea DPR v Korea Republic | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Asia 3rd round group 3 |
| 31 May 2008 | Korea Republic v Jordan | D | 2-2 | FIFA World Cup | Asia 3rd round group 3 |
| 07 Jun 2008 | Jordan v Korea Republic | W | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Asia 3rd round group 3 |
| 15 Oct 2008 | Korea Republic v United Arab Emirates | W | 4-1 | FIFA World Cup | Asia 4th round group 2 |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Saudi Arabia v Korea Republic | W | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Asia 4th round group 2 |
| 11 Feb 2009 | Iran v Korea Republic | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Asia 4th round group 2 |
| 01 Apr 2009 | Korea Republic v Korea DPR | W | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Asia 4th round group 2 |
| 06 Jun 2009 | United Arab Emirates v Korea Republic | W | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Asia 4th round group 2 |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Korea Republic v Saudi Arabia | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Asia 4th round group 2 |
| 17 Jun 2009 | Korea Republic v Iran | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Asia 4th round group 2 |
| 05 Sep 2009 | Korea Republic v Australia | W | 3-1 | International Friendly | |
| 14 Nov 2009 | Denmark v Korea Republic | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 18 Nov 2009 | Korea Republic v Serbia | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 03 Mar 2010 | Ivory Coast v Korea Republic | W | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 16 May 2010 | Korea Republic v Ecuador | W | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 24 May 2010 | Japan v Korea Republic | W | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 30 May 2010 | Belarus v Korea Republic | L | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 12 Jun 2010 | Korea Republic v Greece | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group B |
| 17 Jun 2010 | Argentina v Korea Republic | L | 4-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group B |
| 22 Jun 2010 | Nigeria v Korea Republic | D | 2-2 | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group B |
| 26 Jun 2010 | Uruguay v Korea Republic | L | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Finals - Round of 16 |
| 14 Jan 2011 | Australia v Korea Republic | D | 1-1 | AFC Asian Cup | Group C |
| 29 Feb 2012 | Korea Republic v Kuwait | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Asia 3rd round group B |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.