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Park Ji-sung

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In thisKorean name,the family name isPark.

Park Ji-sung(Korean:박지성;Korean pronunciation:[pak̚.t͈ɕi.sʌŋ];born 30 March 1981)[note 1]is a South Korean former professionalfootballerwho played as amidfielder.Born in the South Korean capitalSeoul,[10]Park is one of the greatest and most successfulAsianplayers in football history, having won 19 trophies in his career.[11]He is the first Asian footballer to win theUEFA Champions League,play in aUEFA Champions League final,and win theFIFA Club World Cup.[12]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.[13]His remarkable endurance levels earned him the nickname "Three-Lung" Park.[14]

Park Ji-sung
Park at theG-20 Seoul Summitin 2010
Personal information
Full name Park Ji-sung[1]
Date of birth (1981-03-30)30 March 1981(age 43)[note 1]
Place of birth Seoul,South Korea[6]
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[7]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors(technical director)
Youth career
1993–1995 Anyong Middle School
1996–1998 Suwon Technical High School[ko]
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999–2000 Myongji University[ko]
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2003 Kyoto Purple Sanga 76 (11)
2003–2005 PSV Eindhoven 65 (13)
2005–2012 Manchester United 134 (19)
2012–2014 Queens Park Rangers 20 (0)
2013–2014 →PSV Eindhoven(loan) 23 (2)
Total 318 (45)
International career
2000 South Korea U20 2 (0)
1999–2004 South Korea U23 24[α] (2)
2000–2011 South Korea 100 (13)
Medal record
RepresentingSouth Korea
Men'sfootball
AFC Asian Cup
Third place 2000 Lebanon Team
Third place 2011 Qatar Team
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Busan Team[9]

Korean name
Hangul
박지성
Hanja
Phác trí tinh
Revised RomanizationBak Jiseong
McCune–ReischauerPak Chisŏng
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Park began his football career in his native South Korea and played for theMyongji Universityteam before moving to Japan to play forKyoto Purple Sanga.After Park's national team managerGuus Hiddinkmoved back to the Netherlands to managePSV Eindhoven,Park followed him to the Dutch side a year later. He won twoEredivisietitles, aKNVB Cupand aJohan Cruyff Shieldin Eindhoven before his talents were recognised by Manchester United managerSir Alex Fergusonas PSV reached the semi-finals of the2004–05 UEFA Champions League.Park signed for Manchester United for a fee of around £4 million in July 2005, and in his time at United won 11 trophies, including fourPremier Leaguetitles, theUEFA Champions Leagueand theFIFA Club World Cup.He moved toQueens Park Rangersin 2012 after seven years with Manchester United. However, an injury-interrupted season with QPR, combined with the club's relegation, led to Park rejoining PSV on loan for the2013–14 season,following which he retired due to a knee injury.

As a member of theSouth Korea national team,Park won 100 caps and scored 13 goals.[15]He was a member of the team that finished fourth at the2002 FIFA World Cup,and also represented his nation at the2006 FIFA World Cupand the2010 FIFA World Cup.At the World Cup, he was namedman of the matchfour times, the most of any Asian player,[16][17][18][19]and is currently South Korea's joint all-time leading World Cup goalscorer with three goals alongsideAhn Jung-hwanandSon Heung-min,having scored in three consecutive tournaments.

Early life

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Park was born inSeoul,[20][21]but his family registered his birth inGoheung,Jeonnam,which is his father's hometown.[22]He then left forSuwon,[23]asatellite cityof Seoul, and spent his adolescence there. He began playing football during his fourth year of elementary school. He attended Anyong Middle School and Suwon Technical High School.[24]While at school, Park attracted attention as one of the most promising young talents in South Korea and was scouted by a number of clubs. He was well known for his excellentwork rate,mesmerising dribbling and accurate passes. However, his small physique became a weak point after he entered middle school. His father, Park Sung-jong, quit his job and started a butcher shop for his son's dream. Sung-jong not only fed Park different meats but also frogs, antlers and deer blood, in the belief that it would increase his physical abilities.[14][25]While in high school, Park helped his high school team's win at high school competition of theKorean National Sports Festivalin 1998,[26]though he was at that point rejected by a number of professional clubs and universities due to his small stature. He ended up playing forMyongji Universityafter Lee Hak-jong, his high school coach, strongly recommended him toKim Hee-tae,the university coach. Park was attached to the university's tennis club at that time, because the football club was full, so Kim asked the tennis coach for help.[25]

From the winter holiday of his secondary school year, Park began to train with his university team as a prospective member. A few weeks later, in January 1999, his university team was given the chance to train with theSouth Korea Olympic team.After a splendid performance, he attracted the attention ofHuh Jung-moo,the coach of theSouth Korea national teamand Olympic team. Thereafter he became a preliminary member of the Olympic team, and finally a formal member ofits squad.At 18 years old, it was believed that if Park had not been selected for the Olympic team, he would have been selected for theunder-20 teaminstead. This selection was so unexpected for Park and others that it was rumoured that Huh selected Park to fulfil a bet after losing to Kim Hee-tae in a game ofGo.[25]

On 5 April 2000, in a2000 AFC Asian Cup qualificationmatch againstLaos,Park madehis debutas a member of the national team, along withLee Chun-soo.In June 2000, while he was a national team member and a second year student at Myongji University,Kyoto Purple SangaofJapanoffered Park a contract and he took the offer though he was still a relative unknown. Park was the first instance of a relatively unknown Korean player being offered a contract by a Japanese club.[27]

In September 2000, at the2000 Summer Olympics,his Olympic team failed to advance to the knockout stage, and the South Korea national football team replaced head coachHuh Jung-moowithGuus Hiddink.

Club career

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Kyoto Purple Sanga

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In June 2000, Park signed with the Kyoto-based thenJ1 LeaguesideKyoto Purple Sanga.In the spring of 2000, hearing that there was a rising star in Korea,Bunji Kimura,Sanga's coach at the time, visited Korea along with other scouts. In a practice game, the rising star did not attract their attention, whereas Park did. In an interview, Kimura said:

In a practice match, a player arrested our eyes. Despite his injuries, Park's performance was outstanding. Park played only about 20 minutes, however we could see his sense, physical strength, and his potential, so we accepted Park instead of the player we thought. This scout aroused a lot of criticism in Sanga because Park was unknown, to the point that I should resign.[28]

In 2001, the club won theJ2 Leaguetitle and were promoted to theJ1 League.In 2002, Park led the team to the final of theEmperor's Cup,and in thefinalon 1 January 2003, he scored the equaliser with a header. The team went on to win the match 2–1 to become Emperor's Cup champions for the first time in Sanga's history. This was Park's last game for Sanga.[29]In January 2003, he left Sanga asGuus Hiddinkinvited him to play forPSV Eindhoven.

PSV Eindhoven

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After the World Cup, Hiddink was appointed as manager of Dutch club PSV Eindhoven. In 2003, Park and South Korean teammateLee Young-pyomoved to PSV in order to play under their mentor and former national team coach. While Lee quickly became a fixture in PSV's starting line-up, Park struggled due to injuries. He had an operation to remove hismeniscusafter the injury and this affected his ability.[30]He felt fear when the ball came to him because he was jeered at by PSV fans disappointed at his performance.[31]

By the end of 2003–04 season, however, Park had begun to adapt to the Netherlands, both on and off the field. In the 2004–05 season, the departure ofArjen RobbentoChelseaafforded Park more starting opportunities and he quickly proved his worth to the team. Along withJohann Vogel,DaMarcus Beasleyand DutchmenMark van BommelandPhilip Cocu,Park formed the backbone of PSV's midfield play with his pace and passing.[32]Having been a top contributor of goals and assists that season, the highlight of Park's PSV career came when he scored the first goal against Italian teamMilanin theUEFA Champions Leaguesemi-finals. PSV went on to win the homeleg3–1, but their 2–0 loss during the away leg meant Milan advanced to thefinal.[33]

Nevertheless, thanks to these strong performances, Park was chosen, along withAndriy Shevchenko,Adriano,Samuel Eto'oandRonaldinho,as one of the nominees for the 2005UEFA Best Forwardaward.[34][35]PSV fans were so enamoured with Park that they wrote a song about him entitled "Song for Park", which was included on the official PSV albumPSV Kampioen.[36]

Manchester United

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2005–06 season

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InJuly 2005,Park chose to joinSir Alex Ferguson'sManchester United.Park signed for thePremier Leagueside for£4 million,[37]subject to a medical and work permit. He became the secondEast Asianplayer to sign for Manchester United, afterDong Fangzhuo.[38][39]

On 1 October 2005, Park largely contributed to a 3–2 victory againstFulhamby assisting two goals and winning a penalty kick.[40]On 18 October 2005, Park became the first Asian to evercaptainManchester United when he took the armband fromRyan Giggsas he replaced him during a Champions League home group match againstLille.[41][42]Park's first goal for Manchester United came on 20 December 2005, during a 3–1 win overBirmingham Cityin theLeague Cupfifth round.[43]On 5 February 2006, Park appeared to have scored his first Premier League goal, against Fulham in United's 4–2 victory atOld Trafford.[44]The Premier League'sDubious Goals Panel,however, later ruled that this was an own goal due to a deflection off the Fulham defenderCarlos Bocanegra.On 9 April 2006, Park scored his first official league goal, netting the second of a 2–0 home win overArsenal.[45]

2006–07 season

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Park injured his ankle during the match againstTottenham Hotspuron 9 September 2006 and returned to the field after three months.[46]On 17 March 2007, he scored two goals againstBolton Wanderers,the first time he had scored more than once in a Premier League match.[47]In April 2007, Park was sent to America for surgery on a recurring knee injury, putting an end to his season.[48]Although sidelined by injury for most of the season, he recorded five goals and two assists in 14 appearances, and satisfied enough matches for a Premier League medal.[49]However, Park started suffering chronic knee problems that eventually accelerated his retirement.[50]

2007–08 season

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On 1 March 2008, Park scored his first league goal of the2007–08 seasonafter returning from his long-term injury against Fulham. His lack of appearances had caused much controversy in South Korea,[51]but he proved his worth when he delivered an assist toWayne Rooneyin the Champions League quarter-final match againstRoma.On 29 April 2008, Manchester United advanced to theChampions League Finalafter beatingBarcelona.Park, however, was excluded from the squad to face Chelsea in the final despite starting both legs of the semi-final; manager Sir Alex Ferguson later stated that leaving him out was one of the hardest decisions he had had to make throughout his managerial career.[52]

2008–09 season

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Park during the2009 UEFA Champions League FinalagainstBarcelona

Early in the2008–09 Premier Leagueseason, in an away match versus Chelsea, Park scored the only goal for United in a 1–1 draw on 21 September 2008, in a game which he also won theman of the matchaward.[53]On 13 December 2008, he made his 100th appearance for Manchester United, starting in the match againstTottenham HotspuratWhite Hart Lane,the game ended 0–0.[54]Park was included in the 23-man squad for theFIFA Club World Cupheld at the end of 2008. He missed the semi-final but played the full 90 minutes in the final which they won 1–0 becoming the first English side to win the competition. On 7 March 2009, Park scored his first FA Cup goal in the 4–0 quarter-final win over Fulham atCraven Cottage,he latched onto a misplaced pass byZoltán Geraeventually slotting it into the far corner for the fourth and final goal.[55]On 15 April 2009, Manchester United advanced to semi-finals of the Champions League by defeatingPorto3–2 on aggregate. This made Park the only Asian player to be part of Champions League semi-finals on four occasions.

On 2 May 2009, Park verbally agreed to a new four-year £50,000-a-week deal at Manchester United, stating, "I have no reason to move. I play at the best club in the world."[56]Following this announcement, Park scored his second league goal of the season – and third overall – in a 2–0 away win againstMiddlesbrough.[57]On 5 May 2009, Park scored his first Champions League goal for Manchester United in the second leg of the semi-final against Arsenal at theEmirates.He pounced on a slip byKieran Gibbsand placed the ball overManuel Almuniain the eighth minute, with the game ending 3–1 (4–1 on aggregate), advancing United to theChampions League finalfor the second year running.[58]Park became the first Asian player in history to play in a Champions League final, although his team lost 0–2 to Barcelona.[59]

2009–10 season

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On 14 September 2009, Park signed a three-year contract extension with United, keeping him at the club until 2012. Ferguson said during the summer that he was always confident a deal would be done with Park, whose wages were estimated to be about £75,000 a week.[60]Park started the2009–10 seasonpoorly. He had to be absent again for a long period after the international match againstSenegal,because a long flight filled his knee with water in October 2009.[61]

On 31 January 2010, Park scored his first goal of the 2009–10 season, hitting United's third in a 3–1 win against Arsenal. His last goal also came against Arsenal at the Emirates in the same scoreline, coming in the2008–09 Champions League,this was also the first time United had beaten Arsenal at the Emirates in the Premier League.[62]On 10 March 2010, Park scored his first European goal of the season which was also his first for United in Europe at Old Trafford, hitting the third in a 4–0 win over Milan.[63]This was also his second goal against Milan in the Champions League.[64]On 21 March 2010, Park scored a crucial winner in thederbyagainstLiverpool,turning inDarren Fletcher's right-wing cross with a diving header.[65]On 4 May 2010, Park committed himself to United by openly claiming he would like to spend the rest of career with them, saying, "There is no reason to move to any other team."[66]On 9 May 2010, Park netted on the final day of the season, scoring a close-range diving header againstStoke Cityto wrap up a 4–0 win.

2010–11 season

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Park during a match againstFulhamin 2010

Park returned to the United team for the first time following theWorld Cupas he started against aLeague of Ireland XIin their final pre-season game on 4 August 2010. He marked this game with the first ever goal scored at the newly builtAviva Stadium,he then scored a second later on as United ended the game 7–1 winners.[67]

On 22 September 2010, Park netted his first goal of the 2010–11 season as he scored United's fourth of a 5–2 away win againstScunthorpe Unitedin the third round of the League Cup.[68]He then netted in the next round of the League Cup, scoring United's second goal in a 3–2 home win overWolverhampton Wandererson 26 October 2010.[69]Park scored his first two league goals of the season in a 2–1 home win over Wolves on 6 November, the second a late winner in the 93rd minute.[70]On 27 November, Park scored United's second goal in a 7–1 home victory overBlackburn Rovers.[71]Park's performance's during November 2010 helped him gain the Player of the Month award from the club's website.[72]Park was then voted as United Player of the Month for December 2010, grabbing the award for the second month in a row.[73]On 13 December, Park netted the only goal of the match against Arsenal,[74]a looping header, his fourth goal in seven starts against them.[75]

Park jetted off to captain South Korea in the2011 AFC Asian Cupand missed seven games for United after the turn of the year.[76]Upon his return from the subsequent tournament, he was ruled out for one month due to an hamstring injury which occurred during training. He returned to action for the first time since Bo xing Day on 2 April, playing 64 minutes of a 4–2 away win overWest Ham United.[77]On 12 April 2011, Park scored his first goal since the turn of the year when he scored the winning goal in the Champions League quarter-final second leg tie against Chelsea, ending in a 2–1 win.[78]On 8 May, Park assistedJavier Hernández's opening goal with an accurate through-ball just 36 seconds after the start of the crucial match, which virtually decided United's league title with a 2–1 victory over rivals Chelsea.[79]On 22 May, he scored a goal and set up the second goal for Anderson in the last match of the season againstBlackpool.Park played in another Champions League final, against Barcelona in2011,which United lost 3–1.

2011–12 season

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During the United States tour, Park scored in a 4–1 win against theNew England Revolutionand in a 7–0 win againstSeattle Sounders FC.In theMLS All-Star Game,which Manchester United won 4–0, Park was named the man of the match after scoring a goal on the stroke of half-time.

On 28 August 2011, Park scored the sixth goal in an 8–2 home win against Arsenal, shortly after coming on as a second-half substitute. Park made his first start of the season in the Premier League in a 2–0 home win againstNorwich City.Late on in the game he was involved in a neat one-two withDanny Welbeckin the creation of United's second goal of the day, which Welbeck finished. On 26 December 2011, Park scored an early goal in United's 5–0 home win againstWigan Athleticwith a neat, side-foot finish fromPatrice Evra's cutback. He also won the penalty that wrapped up the win whichDimitar Berbatovscored to complete his hat-trick. In anFA Cupfourth round clash against Liverpool, Park scored an equalising goal with a low finish from aRafaelcross to make it 1–1; however, United went on to lose the tie.

On 5 February 2012, Park made his 200th appearance for Manchester United by coming on as a substitute in the 86th minute against Chelsea. He became the 92nd player in the history of the club to reach the milestone. On 23 February 2012, Park captained Manchester United for the first time from the beginning of a match in a 2–1 home defeat toAjaxin theUEFA Europa League.Although the match ended in a defeat, United still advanced to the round of 16 with a 3–2 aggregate score. On 30 April 2012, Park played in theManchester derby,in a game that was widely perceived as crucial to Manchester United's title defence. Park absented seven consecutive games by lagging behind in his positional competition at that time, but Ferguson trusted Park's big game ability. However, Park's performance was lethargic and he was criticized by the press.[80]Manchester United lost the game 1–0 andManchester Citywent on to win the Premier League title.

Queens Park Rangers

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Having received less first-team football in his last season at Manchester United, Park moved toQueens Park Rangersfor an undisclosed fee on 9 July 2012, signing a two-year contract withthe Hoops.[81]He made his debut in a 5–0 defeat at home toSwansea Cityon the opening day ofthe seasonon 18 August 2012.[82]

Park's first season with QPR was largely unsuccessful. Despite initially being made club captain, a combination of injuries and lack of form meant that Park was unable to have the kind of impact that was expected after his signing from Manchester United. Park finished the season with only 20 Premier League appearances and no goals, as QPR were relegated from the top flight of English football.

Return to PSV and retirement

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With QPR no longer in the top flight, Park rejoined PSV on loan for the2013–14 season.The deal was completed on 8 August 2013, but Park's work permit application delayed his first game back for the club.[83]He scored his first goal againstHeracles Almeloat 86 minutes to tie the game on 24 August, his second match with PSV after his return.[84]On 22 September 2013, Park led a 4–0 victory of team againstAjaxwith one goal and two assists.[85]

On 14 May 2014, shortly after the conclusion of the season, Park announced his retirement, citing issues with his knee. Reflecting on his career, he said, "I'm leaving with no regrets, I enjoyed playing football. I have achieved more than I thought I would. I'm truly grateful for all the support I have received and I will live the rest of my life thinking how I can pay it back."[86][87]

International career

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Early career

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Park began his international career for theSouth Korea under-23 teamas an 18-year-olddefensive midfielder,selected by the managerHuh Jung-moo.On 27 May 1999, he made his debut againstChinese Taipeiin theregional qualifierof2000 Summer Olympics.On 5 April 2000, Park also made his senior international debut againstLaosin the2000 AFC Asian Cup qualification.In September 2000, Park appeared all three matches in the group stage of 2000 Summer Olympics, and South Korea was eliminated by goal difference despite two victories in the group. In October 2000, Park played five matches at the2000 AFC Asian Cup,where South Korea finished third.[8]

2002 World Cup

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WhenGuus Hiddinkbecame the head coach of South Korea, Park's position was shifted to that of awinger;since then, he has become a versatile player able to play in a variety of positions: central, right and left midfield, as well as wing-forward. Park showed his good condition by scoring againstEnglandandFrancein thefriendly matchesprior to the2002 FIFA World Cup.[88][89]Park scored a memorable goal during the 2002 FIFA World Cup. During the group stages South Korea had won their first game againstPolandand drew against theUnited States.In order to advance, they had to manage a draw at the least against favouredPortugalside, which includedLuís FigoandRui Costa.The game was 0–0 until the 70th minute following two red cards against Portugal, when Park scored the match winner, controlling the ball with his chest and beatingSérgio Conceiçãobefore volleying it through the legs of Portugal goalkeeperVítor Baíaand into the net with his left foot.[16]His goal eliminated Portugal and advanced South Korea into the knockout stages of the tournament for the first time. South Korea eventually made it to the semi-finals with victories overItalyandSpain,becoming the first Asian team to do so in the history of theFIFA World Cup.Park scored the second penalty in the quarter-final shoot-out against Spain, which South Korea won 5–3.[90]

2006 World Cup

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Park was selected for the South Korea under-23 squad for the2002 Asian Gamesand won a bronze medal.[91]Park also played for South Korea in the2004 AFC Asian Cupduring July. In the quarter-final, Park assisted theSeol Ki-hyeon's goal, but South Korea lost 4–3 againstIran.[92]

Park participated in the2006 FIFA World Cup.Park drew a crucial free kick that led to a red card forJean-Paul Abalo,andLee Chun-soofinished the chance with the equalising goal in the firstGroup Gmatch, a 2–1 win overTogo.[93]Park scored the equalising goal in the second Group G match against eventualfinalistsFrance and was votedman of the match.[17]However, South Korea lost 2–0 againstSwitzerlandin the last group match and failed to advance into the knockout stage.

2010 World Cup

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On 11 October 2008, Park captained South Korea for the first time in a friendly, which Korea won 3–0 againstUzbekistan.[94]He was the skipper for the remainder of thequalification campaignfor the2010 FIFA World Cupand was South Korea's top scorer with five goals. One of his goals was against Iran in Seoul, beating two defenders then scored with his left foot.[95]South Korea advanced to the finals without a single defeat. On 24 May 2010, Park scored the winning goal with a solo effort in therivalryheld in Japan just before the World Cup.[96]

On 12 June 2010, Park netted in his third consecutive World Cup, scoring the second goal in South Korea's 2–0 win overGreecein their firstgroup match,andcelebrated the goalwith a double windmill (swinging both arms round and round).[97][98]He became the first Asian to score in three consecutive World Cup finals and became Asia's joint all-time leading scorer in the World Cup with three goals, alongside compatriotsAhn Jung-hwanandSon Heung-min,as well asSami Al-JaberofSaudi Arabia.[99]On 22 June 2010, South Korea drew 2–2 withNigeriaand Park won theman of the matchaward which is his fourth in the World Cup.[19]South Korea successfully advanced to the knockout stage in the World Cup held in a foreign country for the first time, but lost 2–1 againstUruguayin theround of 16.

2011 Asian Cup

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Park's father, Park Sung-jong, said his son has planned to end his national team career after the2011 AFC Asian Cuptournament in Qatar.[100]Park travelled to the tournament on 26 December 2010 assquadcaptain.[76]Park made his 100th international appearance in the semi-final match againstJapanon 25 January 2011.[101]Park induced a penalty kick which was finished as the opening goal but the match would not end in victory as they lost 3–0 during thepenalty shoot-outfollowing 2–2 afterextra time.[102]South Korea coachCho Kwang-raeconfirmed on 28 January that Park had retired from international duty as he was left out of their 3–2 third place play-off victory overUzbekistan.[103]Park was nominated as the tournament's Most Valuable Player alongsideMark Schwarzer,Keisuke HondaandServer Djeparov.[104]The award was eventually won by Japan midfielder Honda.[105]On 31 January, Park confirmed his retirement from international football to make way for younger players with potential.[106]

In January 2014, the national team managerHong Myung-bowanted Park's return to the team for the2014 FIFA World Cup,but Park rejected Hong's suggestion because his knee was suffering to such an extent that he had to retire. Hong went to the Netherlands to persuade Park, but accepted Park's refusal after checking the condition of Park's knee.[107]

Style of play

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Park received much acclaim at Manchester United for his speed, off-the-ball movement, work rate and energy, which saw him deployed all over the midfield, including in themiddleof the pitch, in aholding role,in abox-to-box roleor on eitherwing,where he operated as a defensive winger, incessantly pressing the opponent players.[13][14][108][109][110]He was also capable of playing as anattacking midfielder,or even in a more advanced role as asecond strikeron occasion.[111][112]Moreover, Park was known as a big game player, as he was often used by Sir Alex Ferguson in big league games or European games where there was an extra emphasis on defensive work. Ferguson once claimed that Park was one of the few players in the world capable of markingLionel Messi.[113]

In his 2013 autobiography,I Think, Therefore I Play,Italian midfielderAndrea Pirlowrote that Park, who was deployed to man-mark him in matches for both PSV and Manchester United in the Champions League, was the one player that he could not get the better of. Pirlo wrote of Park, "The midfielder must have been the first nuclear-powered South Korean in history, in the sense that he rushed about the pitch at the speed of an electron."[114]

In May 2020, former teammate Wayne Rooney said that Park was as important to the Manchester United side of 2006–2009 as he andCristiano Ronaldowere, commenting: "It's crazy but if you mentioned Cristiano Ronaldo to a 12-year-old, they would immediately say, 'Yeah, he was a brilliant player for Manchester United.' But if you said 'Ji-sung Park' they may not know who he was. Yet all of us who played with Park know he was almost as important to our success. That's because of what Park gave to the collective and I want to talk about teams. They – not stars – are the most important thing in sport. People say our United team had all these great players. In reality our biggest strength was as a pure counterattacking machine. We would sit back in our shape, win the ball and just go. Park or Fletch [Darren Fletcher] – or both – were always involved. They were vital to us. Players like me, Ronaldo,Tevezgot the headlines but they [Park and Fletcher] were as important as us if not more, because of what they did for the team. We knew that inside the dressing room — and also that because they were so good at sacrificing themselves, their actual individual quality was often overlooked. "[115]

In a promotional video for theAmazon PrimedocumentarySir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In(2021), Ferguson said that not changing Park's role in the second half of the2011 Champions League finalagainst Barcelona was "a mistake" and that, had he chose Park to specifically toman-markLionel Messi,they would have won that game.[116]

After retirement

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On 25 July 2014, Park participated in theK League All-Star Game,and was named the Most Valuable Player with a goal.[117]

On 5 October 2014, it was announced that Park was to take up a role as a global ambassador for Manchester United.[118]

In 2016, Park was selected to participate in the 17th edition ofThe FIFA Master - International Master in Management, Law and Humanities of Sportwith a view to furthering his ambition of working in sports administration.[119]He graduated from the course in July 2017.[120]

In June 2018, he became afootball commentatorof a South Korean broadcasting companySBS,and commented on South Korean games at the2018 FIFA World Cup.[121]

On 19 January 2021, he joined aK League 1clubJeonbuk Hyundai Motorsas the advisor to help the selection, nurture, scouting, and training system of players.[122]At a similar time, he announced his resignation as United's ambassador.[123]

In December 2021, Park rejoined Queens Park Rangers, coaching the under-16s under the guidance of the technical directorChris Ramsey.[124]

After serving as an advisor, Park became technical director atJeonbuk Hyundai Motorsin September 2022.[125]

On October 20, 2024, he participated at the Icons Match organized by Nexon, an exhibition game with two made-up teams of legendary footballers. Park Ji-sung came off the bench to score one penalty point at the 85th minute.[126]

Personal life

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Family and relationships

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Park has identified Brazilian former holding midfielderDungaas his football idol in his early years.[127]

Influenced by his parents, Park became aBuddhist.[128]

Park largely kept his personal life out of the spotlight and surprised the media by announcing his upcoming wedding to former television reporter Kim Min-ji at his retirement press conference.[129]They married on 27 July 2014 in South Korea,[130]and currently have a daughter and a son.[131]

Park's mother Jang Myung-ja and grandmother Kim Mae-shim both died on the same day of 12 January 2018.[132][133]

Charity works

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Park is the founder of the charitable foundation, JS Foundation, set up in 2011, which develop and launch charity programs that will support football infrastructure and also the necessaries of life.[134][135]He is hosting theSuwon JS Cup[ko],contested between South Korea and guest youth teams, for development of the Korean youth players since 2015.[136]

He has participated in the Asian Dream Cup annual charity event with a team entitled "Park Ji-Sung and Friends". Fellow professionals who have played with him at the event include fellow South Korean internationalsAhn Jung-hwanandLee Chung-yong,North Korean internationalJong Tae-seand United teammate and former England captainRio Ferdinand,while celebrities who have also done so include current cast members and alumni of the popular SBS variety showRunning Man,including actorSong Joong-ki,singerKim Jong-kookand rapperGary.As a result, Park's involvement in the 2012 edition marked his first appearance on the show over three episodes.[137]

Controversial chant

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During his time with Manchester United, the chant for Park, "Park, Park wherever you may be," included the controversial lyrics generalizing and disparagingKoreans about eating dogs,which was deemed racist.[138][139]Park, who originally did not know the chant's meaning, still later said he accepted the chant since it meant no harm.[140][141]The chant, however, was later used on other South Korean playersJi So-yunandHwang Hee-chanby Manchester United fans even after Park's retirement.[142]When he participated in theanti-racismcampaign of a South KoreanYouTubechannel in 2020, the South Korean fans criticized Park for tolerating and allowing the racist chant to be used continuously on other South Korean players.[143]Park accepted the criticism and appealed to the United fans to stop singing his chant on behalf of Korean players and fans.[144]

Career statistics

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Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Continental Other[a] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Kyoto Purple Sanga 2000 J1 League 13 1 1 0 2 0 — — 16 1
2001 J2 League 38 3 1 0 1 0 — — 40 3
2002 J1 League 25 7 4 1 0 0 — — 29 8
Total 76 11 6 1 3 0 — — 85 12
PSV Eindhoven 2002–03 Eredivisie 9 0 0 0 — 0 0 0 0 9 0
2003–04 Eredivisie 28 6 1 0 — 10 0 1 0 40 6
2004–05 Eredivisie 28 7 3 2 — 13 2 0 0 44 11
Total 65 13 4 2 — 23 2 1 0 93 17
Manchester United[145] 2005–06 Premier League 34 1 2 0 3 1 6 0 — 45 2
2006–07 Premier League 14 5 5 0 0 0 1 0 — 20 5
2007–08 Premier League 12 1 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 18 1
2008–09 Premier League 25 2 3 1 1 0 9 1 2 0 40 4
2009–10 Premier League 17 3 0 0 2 0 6 1 1 0 26 4
2010–11 Premier League 15 5 1 0 2 2 9 1 1 0 28 8
2011–12 Premier League 17 2 1 1 3 0 7 0 0 0 28 3
Total 134 19 14 2 11 3 42 3 4 0 205 27
Queens Park Rangers 2012–13 Premier League 20 0 3 0 2 0 — — 25 0
PSV Eindhoven (loan) 2013–14 Eredivisie 23 2 0 0 — 4 0 — 27 2
Career total 318 45 27 5 16 3 69 5 5 0 435 58
  1. ^IncludingJohan Cruyff Shield,FA Community Shield,UEFA Super Cup,Intercontinental CupandFIFA Club World Cup

International

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  • Appearances and goals by national team and year[8][146][147]
    National team Year Apps Goals
    South Korea 2000 15 1
    2001 10 0
    2002 15 3
    2003 1 0
    2004 8 0
    2005 8 1
    2006 8 1
    2007 2 0
    2008 7 3
    2009 10 2
    2010 11 2
    2011 5 0
    Career total 100 13
  • Appearances and goals by competition
    Competition Apps Goals
    Friendlies 34 4
    Minor competitions 9 0
    CONCACAF Gold Cup 3 0
    AFC Asian Cup qualification 5 0
    AFC Asian Cup 13 0
    FIFA Confederations Cup 3 0
    FIFA World Cup qualification 19 6
    FIFA World Cup 14 3
    Total 100 13
    • List of international goals scored by Park Ji-sung
    No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
    1 7 June 2000 Tehran,Iran 6 Macedonia 2–0 2–1 Friendly
    2 21 May 2002 Seogwipo,South Korea 32 England 1–1 1–1 Friendly
    3 26 May 2002 Suwon,South Korea 33 France 1–1 2–3 Friendly
    4 14 June 2002 Incheon,South Korea 36 Portugal 1–0 1–0 2002 FIFA World Cup
    5 8 June 2005 Kuwait City,Kuwait 54 Kuwait 4–0 4–0 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
    6 18 June 2006 Leipzig,Germany 61 France 1–1 1–1 2006 FIFA World Cup
    7 6 February 2008 Seoul,South Korea 68 Turkmenistan 3–0 4–0 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
    8 31 May 2008 Seoul,South Korea 70 Jordan 1–0 2–2 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
    9 15 October 2008 Seoul,South Korea 73 United Arab Emirates 2–0 4–1 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
    10 11 February 2009 Tehran,Iran 75 Iran 1–1 1–1 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
    11 17 June 2009 Seoul,South Korea 80 Iran 1–1 1–1 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
    12 24 May 2010 Saitama,Japan 87 Japan 1–0 2–0 Friendly
    13 12 June 2010 Port Elizabeth,South Africa 89 Greece 2–0 2–0 2010 FIFA World Cup

    Honours

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    Kyoto Purple Sanga

    PSV Eindhoven

    Manchester United

    South Korea U23

    South Korea

    Individual

    See also

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    Notes

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    1. ^abPark's original date of birth, 25 February 1981,[2]is based on traditional Koreanlunisolar calendar.[3][4]According to theGregorian calendar,which is commonly used today, his date of birth is 30 March 1981.[5]
    1. ^Includes three appearances and one goal againstnon-national teams.[8]

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