PARK JI-SUNG

WHO IS HE? WHO IS HE? A retired Korean soccer player, A retired Korean soccer player, A club ambassador at Manchester United. A club ambassador at Manchester United. Was a captain of South Korean football team. Was a captain of South Korean football team.

THE FACTS OF HIM 175cm height and 72 kg. a midfielder. Had been Kyoto Purple Sanga( ), PSV Eindhoven( ), Manchester United( ) and Queens Park Rangers( ). Has been in a total 434 games and has made 58 goals.

THE YOUTH OF HIM Born in Goheung, Jeollanam-do in 25 February Born in Goheung, Jeollanam-do in 25 February Had every unfavorable things that players have, but in adverse conditions, he overcame it surprisingly. Had every unfavorable things that players have, but in adverse conditions, he overcame it surprisingly. He was at that point rejected by a number of professional clubs and universities, due to his small stature. He was at that point rejected by a number of professional clubs and universities, due to his small stature.

HIS ACHIEVEMENT IN 2002 FIFA WORLD CUP In 2002, both South Korea and Japan held FIFA World Cup. In 2002, both South Korea and Japan held FIFA World Cup. His goal in Portugal match eliminated Portugal and advanced South Korea into the knockout stages of the tournament for the first time. His goal in Portugal match eliminated Portugal and advanced South Korea into the knockout stages of the tournament for the first time. Park scored the second penalty in the quarter-final shoot-out against Spain, which South Korea won 5-3. Park scored the second penalty in the quarter-final shoot-out against Spain, which South Korea won 5-3.

IN MANCHESTER UNITED Became the second East Asian player to sign for Manchester United. Received much acclaim at Manchester United for his work rate and energy, which saw him deployed all over the midfield. Known as something of a "big game player“. In Manchester United, he has been in a total of 205 matches and has made 27 goals.

EFTER RETIREMENT In 14 May, 2014, Park Ji-sung declared to retire from the field. In 14 May, 2014, Park Ji-sung declared to retire from the field. Nowadays, he was reminded as a “legend” in South Koreans hearts, although he retired his 14 years athlete’s life.