Marc Overmars vs Park Ji-sung: Stats Compared
Winger, Netherlands (born 1973, retired 2004) · Midfielder, South Korea (born 1981, retired 2014)
Marc Overmars versus Park Ji-sung is a clash of two unmistakable footballing identities. Long after the final whistle, what lingers is influence, and each man reshaped his corner of the game. By the end Marc Overmars had 130 goals from 500 caps and club outings; Park Ji-sung had 60 from 550. Creativity tells a story too: 100 assists for Marc Overmars against 60 for Park Ji-sung. In major honours Marc Overmars collected 3 — headlined by 1× UEFA Champions League (1995) — whereas Park Ji-sung amassed 5, led by 4× Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011). History will file Marc Overmars under explosive greatness and Park Ji-sung under dictatorial greatness — different shelves, same temple. Club journeys add another layer, with Marc Overmars reaching his representative peak around 1998 across Go Ahead Eagles, Ajax, Arsenal, Barcelona and Park Ji-sung doing so around 2008 with Kyoto Purple Sanga, PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, Queens Park Rangers. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
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Player profiles
One of the fastest wingers of his era, Overmars was a key attacker in Ajax's 1995 Champions League triumph and Arsenal's 1998 Premier League and FA Cup double.
“A blisteringly quick left winger whose explosive first few yards regularly left full-backs trailing.”
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 (1995)
- 1× Premier League (1998)
- 1× FA Cup (1998)
- 4× Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (2008)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1991 Professional debut for Go Ahead Eagles
- 1995 Won UEFA Champions League with Ajax
- 1998 Won FA Cup with Arsenal
- 1998 Reached the peak of his powers at Arsenal
- 2004 Retired after a final spell at Barcelona
- Finished his career with 130 goals in 500 appearances and 3 major honours. Finished his career with 130 goals in 500 appearances and 3 major honours.
- 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
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Park Ji-sung takes it by a clear margin.
Park Ji-sung edges it (a clear margin)
