Park Ji-Sung
Awards & Honours
15
Awards Won
4
Records
Park Ji-sung's career is defined by historic achievements for Asian footballers. He was the first Asian player to win the UEFA Champions League, to appear in a Champions League final, and to win the FIFA Club World Cup. His 19 trophies include four Premier League titles, two Eredivisie titles, and a Champions League. Internationally, he earned 100 caps for South Korea and scored in three consecutive World Cups. He holds the record for most man-of-the-match awards at the World Cup by an Asian player, with four. Park's work ethic and versatility made him a unique figure in the game, and he is consistently ranked among the greatest Asian footballers of all time.
Awards
Records & Feats
First Asian player to win the UEFA Champions League
Park Ji-sung became the first Asian footballer to win the UEFA Champions League when Manchester United defeated Chelsea in the 2008 final.
First Asian player to appear in a UEFA Champions League final
Park started the 2008 UEFA Champions League final, becoming the first Asian player to play in the final.
Most man-of-the-match awards at the World Cup by an Asian player
Park won four man-of-the-match awards across the 2002, 2006, and 2010 World Cups, the most by any Asian player.
Joint all-time leading World Cup goalscorer for South Korea
Park scored three World Cup goals (2002, 2006, 2010), tied with Ahn Jung-hwan and Son Heung-min for the most by a South Korean.