Where is Park Ji-Sung now?
The first Asian player to captain Manchester United and adored by the fans for his workrate and energy levels, Park Ji-Sung retired from football in 2014 after a short spell with Dutch side PSV Eindhoven.
Starting his professional career in 2000 at Japanese side Kyoto Purple Sanga, he went onto make 435 first-team appearances over a 14-year period for four teams including United where he won four Premier League titles, three League Cups and the UEFA Champions League and PSV Eindhoven where he won the Eredivisie twice and the KNVB Cup.
As well as a successful domestic career he was also an influential figure for the South Korea national side winning 100 caps and playing in the 2002, 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cup finals.
Upon retiring from playing, Park returned to Manchester United as one of their club ambassadors, attending various events and promoting the work the club does within the community.
In 2017 he graduated from Leicester’s De Montfort University with an International MA in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport with a view to potentially working in the South Korean football league at a later date.
After a spell working in Korea as a club advisor for K-League 1 side Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, Park returned to the UK in 2021 where he is currently working within the Queens Park Rangers academy as part of his UEFA B coaching badges.
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Ji Sung Park: Premier League Statistics
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Appearances | 154 |
| Goals Scored | 19 |
| Yellow Cards | 6 |
| Red Cards | 0 |
| Premier League Teams Played for | Manchester United, QPR |
Statistics courtesy of www.premierleague.com
Last Updated on 22 December 2021 by Admin