“I knew that Hiddink wanted me to stay, so I found it difficult.”
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Park Ji-Sung
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…
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sports · South Korean footballer (born 1981) · association football player · also Park Ji-Sung, Park Ji-sung, Ji-Sung Park, Park Jisung, Jisung Park, Bak Ji-seong
Born 25 February 1981 · Q50603
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2026· 9 entries
“The team won so I am happy. Personally it is frustrating not to play in such a big game. But there will be other opportunities.”
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Chosunbiz: Seogang-il attacks Park Ji-sung and Lee Young-pyo, fans demand resignation
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Chosunbiz: Seo Gang-il attacks Park Ji-sung and Lee Young-pyo over K-football reform committee
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World Soccer Talk: Son Heung-min tipped to break World Cup goalscoring record by South Korea legend Park Ji-sung
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2023· 1 entry
Won award: AFC Asian Cup All-time XI (2023).
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2021· 1 entry
Won award: IFFHS Asian Men's Team of All Time (2021).
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2020· 4 entries
Won award: AFC Opta All-time XI at the FIFA World Cup (2020).
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Won award: AFC Fans' All-time XI at the FIFA World Cup (2020).
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Won award: AFC Best Player of All Time at the FIFA World Cup (2020).
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The South Korean fans criticized Park for tolerating and allowing the racist chant to be used continuously on other South Korean players
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2016· 1 entry
Park was selected to participate in the 17th edition of The FIFA Master – International Master in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport with a view to furthering his ambition of working in sports administration
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2014· 1 entry
Won award: K League All-Star Game Most Valuable Player (2014).
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2013· 1 entry
Played for PSV Eindhoven (2013–2014) — 23 appearances, 2 goals.
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2012· 3 entries
Joined QPR in 2012.
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Played for Queens Park Rangers F.C. (2012–2014) — 20 appearances, 0 goals.
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After seven years with Manchester United
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2011· 7 entries
Won award: MLS All-Star Game Most Valuable Player (2011).
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Won: Premier League with Manchester United (2010–11).
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Third place: AFC Asian Cup with South Korea (2011).
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Won award: AFC Asian Cup Quality Player (2011).
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Won: FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2011).
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Won award: Gallup Korea's Athlete of the Year (2011).
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Which develop and launch charity programs that will support football infrastructure and also the necessaries of life
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2010· 6 entries
Won the English FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2010).
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Won award: Korean FA Goal of the Year (2010).
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Won: Football League Cup with Manchester United (2009–10).
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Won award: Korean FA Fans' Player of the Year (2010).
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Won award: Korean FA Player of the Year (2010).
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Won: FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2010).
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2009· 2 entries
Won: Football League Cup with Manchester United (2008–09).
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Won: Premier League with Manchester United (2008–09).
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2008· 3 entries
Won: UEFA Champions League with Manchester United (2007–08).
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Won: FIFA Club World Cup with Manchester United (2008).
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Won: Premier League with Manchester United (2007–08).
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2007· 2 entries
Won the English FA Community Shield with Manchester United (2007).
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Won: Premier League with Manchester United (2006–07).
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2006· 1 entry
Won: Football League Cup with Manchester United (2005–06).
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2005· 7 entries
Won the Dutch Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven (2004-2005).
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Won the Dutch KNVB Cup with PSV Eindhoven (2004-2005).
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Won: KNVB Cup with PSV Eindhoven (2004–05).
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Won: Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven (2004–05).
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Joined Manchester United in 2005.
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“s run to the semi-finals in 2005. A team including Marc van Bommel and Phillip Cocu defeated Milan 3-1 in the second leg – Park scored the opener – only to be eliminated on away goals. Park had also begun English lessons, though he was not confident enough to speak the language when he signed for United.”
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Played for Manchester United F.C. (2005–2012) — 134 appearances, 19 goals.
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2003· 6 entries
Won the Dutch Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven (2002-2003).
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Won: Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven (2002–03).
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Won: Johan Cruyff Shield with PSV Eindhoven (2003).
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Played for PSV Eindhoven (2003–2005) — 65 appearances, 13 goals.
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Park and South Korean teammate Lee Young-pyo moved to PSV in order to play under their mentor and former national team coach
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Joined PSV Eindhoven in 2003.
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2002· 6 entries
Won: Asian Games bronze medal with South Korea U23 (2002).
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Won: Emperor's Cup with Kyoto Purple Sanga (2002).
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Won award: Korean FA Goal of the Year (2002).
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Won award: J.League All-Star (2002).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup Fans' All-Star Team (2002).
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Park led the team to the final of the Emperor's Cup
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2001· 2 entries
Won: J2 League with Kyoto Purple Sanga (2001).
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The club won the J2 League title and won promotion to the J1 League
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2000· 6 entries
Third place: AFC Asian Cup with South Korea (2000).
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Joined Kyoto Sanga in 2000.
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Played for Kyoto Sanga FC (2000–2003) — 76 appearances, 11 goals.
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Played for South Korea national under-20 football team (2000–2000) — 2 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for South Korea men's national football team (2000–2011) — 100 appearances, 13 goals.
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Joined South Korea in 2000.
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1999· 1 entry
Played for South Korea national under-23 football team (1999–2004) — 23 appearances, 3 goals.
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1981· 1 entry
Born 1981-02-25.
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