Frank Lampard vs Park Ji-sung: Stats Compared
Central Midfielder, England (born 1978, retired 2017) · Midfielder, South Korea (born 1981, retired 2014)
Comparing Frank Lampard with Park Ji-sung means weighing two very different kinds of greatness. Beyond the numbers, each man brought a singular aesthetic to the pitch. On production alone, Frank Lampard posted 303 goals across 980 appearances while Park Ji-sung managed 60 across 550. In chance creation, Frank Lampard tallied 149 assists to Park Ji-sung's 60. Frank Lampard departs the game with 10 major pieces of silverware, including 1× UEFA Champions League (2012); Park Ji-sung with 5, including 4× Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011). Frank Lampard played with a dictatorial that made him unmistakable; Park Ji-sung brought a creative that was equally his own. Their routes to the top were distinct: Frank Lampard built his reputation across West Ham, Chelsea, Manchester City, New York City FC, peaking around 2005, while Park Ji-sung reached his defining level around 2008 after spells with Kyoto Purple Sanga, PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, Queens Park Rangers. Arguments will run and run, which is exactly why the matchup endures.
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Player profiles
Chelsea's all-time top scorer with 211 goals; Champions League winner in 2012 and three-time Premier League champion.
“A tireless attacking midfielder with a ruthless eye for goal whose late runs became his trademark.”
The first Asian player to win the Champions League and reach a World Cup semi-final, Park was renowned for his tireless work rate and big-game performances for Manchester United.
“A relentless, selfless box-to-box midfielder whose stamina and tactical discipline made him invaluable in the biggest matches.”
Head-to-head stats
Career goals by season
Representative career seasons — goals per season for each player across their documented clubs.
Attribute radar
Attribute ratings are peak-era, 0–100. Different positions naturally skew the profile.
Attribute comparison
Trophy breakdown
- 1× UEFA Champions League (2012)
- 1× UEFA Europa League (2013)
- 3× Premier League (2005, 2006, 2010)
- 4× FA Cup (2007, 2009, 2010, 2012)
- 1× UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (1998)
- 4× Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (2008)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1995 West Ham debut
- 1997 England debut
- 2001 Joined Chelsea for £11m
- 2005 First Premier League title with Chelsea
- 2012 Won the Champions League with Chelsea
- 2013 Left Chelsea as the club's all-time top scorer
- 2017 Retired at New York City FC
- 2000 Professional debut for Kyoto Purple Sanga
- 2007 Won Premier League with Manchester United
- 2008 Won UEFA Champions League with Manchester United
- 2008 Reached the peak of his powers at Manchester United
- 2014 Retired after a final spell at Queens Park Rangers
- Finished his career with 60 goals in 550 appearances and 5 major honours. Finished his career with 60 goals in 550 appearances and 5 major honours.
The verdict
Weighing production against honours, Frank Lampard takes the verdict — a decisive margin, driven by a sharper goalscoring record.
Frank Lampard edges it (a decisive margin)
