Nemanja Vidić vs Park Ji-sung: Stats Compared
Centre-Back, Serbia (born 1981, retired 2016) · Midfielder, South Korea (born 1981, retired 2014)
When Nemanja Vidić and Park Ji-sung are mentioned in the same breath, opinions rarely stay quiet. Silverware is the currency of legacy, and both players filled cabinets that few can rival. Nemanja Vidić finishes with 29 career goals from 518 games — a 0.06 strike rate — against Park Ji-sung's 60 from 550 at 0.11 per match. Assists were not reliably tracked for much of their careers, which makes the playmaking comparison an imperfect one; where records exist, Nemanja Vidić is credited with 0 and Park Ji-sung with 60. In major honours Nemanja Vidić collected 8 — headlined by 5× Premier League (2007–2013) — whereas Park Ji-sung amassed 5, led by 4× Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011). One lifted trophies through resolute reliability, the other through incisive moments that decided finals. Context beyond the headline totals is important: Nemanja Vidić's landmark level arrived around 2009 with a career spanning Red Star Belgrade, Spartak Moscow, Manchester United, Inter; Park Ji-sung's came around 2008 across Kyoto Purple Sanga, PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, Queens Park Rangers. Whichever side you land on, both belong in any conversation about the finest of their generation.
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Player profiles
Nemanja Vidić is a Serbian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Widely considered as one of the greatest defenders of all time, Vidić is best known for his time at Manchester United, where he won 15 trophies and served as club captain. He is one of only five players to win the Premier League Player of the Season award twice, alongside Thierry Henry, Kevin De Bruyne, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah.
“A fearless centre-back who dominated the air and treated every duel as a personal contest.”
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
- 5× Premier League (2007–2013)
- 4× Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (2008)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 2001 Established himself at Red Star Belgrade
- 2005 Reached his defining peak
- 2009 Delivered a landmark season
- 2016 Retired from professional football
- 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
The numbers give Nemanja Vidić the lead — a clear margin, courtesy of a weightier trophy cabinet.
Nemanja Vidić edges it (a clear margin)
