Park Ji-sung

South Korea · Central midfielder (Right winger, Left winger, Attacking midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2005-2011

Tireless two-way midfielder who man-marked stars out of big games

Nicknames 산소탱크, Three-Lung Park

81.2OVR#102 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“He's one of these players that we can give him roles to play because of his intelligence and discipline.”
— Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United manager · 2010 · source

Category averages

  • Speed81.8
  • Shooting69.2
  • Passing79.1
  • Ball Control80.0
  • Movement87.4
  • Football IQ84.0
  • Defending Skill75.7
  • Physical81.1
  • Mental90.7
  • Career79.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Stamina98
  2. Selflessness97
  3. Recovery Runs95
  4. Determination95
  5. Tactical Discipline94
  6. Recovery92
  7. Concentration90
  8. Off-the-Ball Movement88
  9. Anticipation88
  10. Spatial Awareness88

All 64 attributes

Speed 81.8

  • Top Speed87
  • Acceleration86
  • Dribbling Speed78
  • Top Speed with Ball80
  • Knock-on & Run82
  • Change of Pace78

Shooting 69.2

  • Finishing74
  • Shot Power75
  • Long Shots76
  • Volleys71
  • Curve76
  • Penalties70
  • Heading66
  • Direct Free Kicks64
  • Shooting Creativity58
  • Acrobatics62

Passing 79.1

  • Short Passing85
  • Long Passing77
  • Through Balls80
  • Crossing76
  • Link-up Play84
  • Vision82
  • Set-Piece Delivery70

Ball Control 80.0

  • Dribbling80
  • Possession84
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks72
  • Weak Foot78
  • Press Resistance84

Movement 87.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement88
  • Runs in Behind84
  • Attacking Positioning82
  • Anticipation88
  • Recovery Runs95

Football IQ 84.0

  • Decision Making86
  • Spatial Awareness88
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 75.7

  • Defensive Positioning82
  • Marking84
  • Interceptions82
  • Standing Tackle80
  • Sliding Tackle76
  • Offside Trap50

Physical 81.1

  • Strength74
  • Stamina98
  • Agility86
  • Balance82
  • Recovery92
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels68
  • Aggression86

Mental 90.7

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership80
  • Selflessness97
  • Concentration90
  • Determination95
  • Tactical Discipline94

Career 79.8

  • Consistency86
  • Longevity80
  • Achievements69
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty86

Profile

Born
25 February 1981
Height
175 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2000–2014
Prime
2005-2011

Club career

  • 2000–2003 Kyoto Purple Sanga
  • 2003–2005 PSV Eindhoven
  • 2005–2012 Manchester United
  • 2012–2014 Queens Park Rangers
  • 2013–2014 PSV Eindhoven (loan)

Honours

League title · Eredivisie PSV Eindhoven 2

2002–03, 2004–05

League title · Premier League Manchester United 4

2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11

Club World Cup 1

2008

League Cup 3

2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10

KNVB Cup 1

2004–05

Community Shield 2

2010, 2011

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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