George Weah vs Park Ji-sung: Stats Compared
Striker, Liberia (born 1966, retired 2003) · Midfielder, South Korea (born 1981, retired 2014)
Ask any fan to rank George Weah above or below Park Ji-sung and you will get a passionate answer. Beyond the numbers, each man brought a singular aesthetic to the pitch. Across his senior career George Weah notched 230 goals in 460 appearances (0.50 per game), while Park Ji-sung recorded 60 in 550 (0.11 per game). The assist columns read 60 for George Weah and 60 for Park Ji-sung where the record exists. George Weah departs the game with 3 major pieces of silverware, including 2× Serie A (1996, 1999); Park Ji-sung with 5, including 4× Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011). George Weah played with a ruthless that made him unmistakable; Park Ji-sung brought a orchestrating that was equally his own. Their routes to the top were distinct: George Weah built his reputation across Tonnerre Yaoundé, Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Chelsea, Manchester City, Marseille, Al Jazira, peaking around 1995, while Park Ji-sung reached his defining level around 2008 after spells with 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
The only African and Liberian ever to win the Ballon d'Or, Weah was a rare striker capable of running the length of the pitch to score, before later becoming Liberia's president.
“A powerful, quick target man with surprising close control, famous for driving solo runs the length of the field.”
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
- 2× Serie A (1996, 1999)
- 1× Coupe de France (1991)
- 4× Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (2008)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1986 Professional debut for Tonnerre Yaoundé
- 1996 Won Serie A with AC Milan
- 1991 Won Coupe de France with Monaco
- 1995 Reached the peak of his powers at Paris Saint-Germain
- 2003 Retired after a final spell at Al Jazira
- Finished his career with 230 goals in 460 appearances and 3 major honours. Finished his career with 230 goals in 460 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
On balance George Weah edges the comparison. The margin is a narrow margin, decided mostly by a sharper goalscoring record.
George Weah edges it (a narrow margin)
