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Korea Park Ji-sung is an internationally celebrated former professional footballer, known for his exceptional fitness and pivotal role in major club and international tournaments. As the most successful Asian footballer of all time, with 19 career trophies, his career saw him become the first Asian player to win the UEFA Champions League, play in a UEFA Champions League final, and win the FIFA Club World Cup.
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Born in Seoul, South Korea, on February 25, 1981, Park Ji-sung began his football journey at an early age, first playing during his fourth year of elementary school. Despite a small physique in his youth, he stood out for his work rate, dribbling, and passing. He played for Myongji University before moving to Japan to join Kyoto Purple Sanga in June 2000. He contributed significantly to Sanga’s success, including a J2 League title in 2001 and an Emperor’s Cup victory in 2002. His time in Japan was a formative period, leading to an invitation to play for PSV Eindhoven under Guus Hiddink, his former national team manager, in January 2003.
At PSV Eindhoven, Park’s career gained international recognition, especially during the 2004–05 season where his performances in the UEFA Champions League, including a key goal against Milan, caught the attention of top European clubs. He earned two Eredivisie titles, a KNVB Cup, and a Johan Cruyff Shield with PSV. In July 2005, Park signed with Manchester United for approximately £4 million, becoming the second East Asian player to join the club. His seven years at Old Trafford were highly successful, yielding four Premier League titles, a UEFA Champions League title in 2008, and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2008. He became a crucial player in Sir Alex Ferguson’s squad, known for his stamina and tactical versatility, earning him the nickname “Three-Lung” Park.
After leaving Manchester United in 2012 for Queens Park Rangers, Park faced an injury-interrupted season and the club’s relegation. He then returned to PSV Eindhoven on loan for the 2013–14 season before announcing his retirement from professional football on May 14, 2014, due to a persistent knee injury. Post-retirement, Park has remained active in football. He became a global ambassador for Manchester United in 2014, pursued further education with a FIFA Master’s degree, and served as a football commentator. In 2021, he joined Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors as an advisor, later becoming technical director in September 2022, focusing on player development and scouting. He has also coached the under-16s team for Queens Park Rangers and engaged in significant charity work through his JS Foundation.
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