Park Ji-Sung

South Korean association football player

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Updated 2026-08-29

Park Ji-sung is a South Korean former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in the South Korean capital of Seoul, Park is regarded as one of the greatest and most successful Asian players in football history, having won 19 trophies in his career. He is the first Asian footballer to win the UEFA Champions League, play in a UEFA Champions League final, and win the FIFA Club World Cup. Park was able to play anywhere across the midfield and was noted for his exceptional fitness level, discipline, work ethic and off-the-ball movement. His remarkable endurance levels earned him the nickname "Three-Lung" Park.

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PSV Eindhoven
2013–2014
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
2012–2014
Manchester United F.C.
2005–2012
PSV Eindhoven
2003–2005
Kyoto Sanga FC
2000–2003
South Korea national under-20 football team
2000–2000
South Korea men's national football team
2000–2011
South Korea national under-23 football team
1999–2004

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2013–2014	23	2
2012–2014	20	0
2005–2012	134	19
2003–2005	65	13
2000–2003	76	11
2000–2000	2	0
2000–2011	100	13
1999–2004	23	3

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