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World Cup South Africa 2010
History - Groups - Players - Venues
Favorite Players by Country (Germany 2006)
Group G - Korea:
Park Ji-Sung
Place of Birth: Seoul, South Korea
Date of Birth: February 25th, 1981
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Clubs: Kyoto Purple Sanga, PSV Eindhovenm, Manchester United
He was the first Korean footballer ever to go straight to the J-League without going through the K-League. Park began his international career as an 18 year old defensive midfielder. Park's first professional contract was at J-League's Kyoto Purple Sanga in 2000. In 2003, Park moved to PSV Eindhoven, to play under his mentor and former national team coach.
In the closing months of the 2004-05 season; Park was scouted by Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United. In July 2005, Ji-Sung Park signed a four-year contract with Manchester United.
Park has been renowned for his good attitude and strong work ethic which have helped him excel for both club and country. He is the first Korean player to play in the Premier League, and is considered the most popular player in Korea.
United fans have given Park the nickname "Three-Lung Park." His diverse knowledge, gained from stints in the J. League, the Eredivisie (Dutch League), the FA Premier League and the opportunity to take part in the UEFA Champions League as well as the World Cup semi-finals have made this youngster a formidable rival to opponents as well as an amiable contributor to his teammates.
His first goal for Manchester United came on December 20th, 2005 during a 3-1 win over Birmingham in the League Cup Quarter Final. His first goal in the Premier League appeared to have been against Fulham on February 2006, in Manchester United's 4-2 victory at Old Trafford. Park's first official league goal came against Arsenal on April 9th 2006, in Manchester United's 2-0 victory at Old Trafford.
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