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Park Ji-sung

South Korea · 90s/2000s midfielder · $2 on $10 budget

💰 Is Park Ji-sung worth $2?

Bargain — gives you $8 for the rest. Perfect for filling a balanced squad.

Signature: First Asian PL/CL winner

Did you know? Did you know? At $2, Park Ji-sung leaves you exactly $8 to spend on the rest of your squad — enough for 8 budget picks or 2 mid-tier players.

📖 About Park Ji-sung

Manchester United's first Asian star. Four Premier Leagues, 2008 Champions League winner. Three-lung Park. Captained Korea at the 2010 World Cup.

Park Ji-sung peaked in football's most televised era — the 1990s and 2000s. Players from this era often paired well with newer GOATs in $10 squads.

📊 Quick stats — Park Ji-sung

$2
Price
Midfielder
Position
90s/2000s
Era
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South Korea
4
Cheaper midfielders
4
Pricier midfielders

🏆 Career highlights

🏆 Champions League title(s) 🏆 Premier League title(s)

🎯 Hall of Fame squads featuring Park Ji-sung

Pre-built $10 lineups that include Park Ji-sung as a starter.

📋 Build a $10 squad with Park Ji-sung (cheapest XI)

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MIDPark Ji-sung$2
Total$5/10

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🎮 Park Ji-sung TenDollarPick stats (FIFA-style)

Derived from price tier, position, and era. Not official FIFA but a useful $10-game proxy.

81
Overall
77
Pace
76
Shooting
81
Passing
79
Dribbling
73
Defending
78
Physical

🎯 Playstyle — how Park Ji-sung actually plays

Park Ji-sung is a old-school technician — a controls tempo, key passes per game, half-space master.

In a $10 4-3-3 setup, Park Ji-sung controls one of 3 midfield slots. The trade-off at $2: exceptional value, lets you afford one or two GOATs above.

⚔️ Park Ji-sung vs his rivals at $2

Same position, similar price, different nation — who do you pick?

🤝 Dream teammates for Park Ji-sung

With $8 left, these are the most expensive players you could still afford alongside Park Ji-sung:

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi $5

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8 Ballon d'Ors — record. World Cup winner 2022, Copa America 2021, 2024. Four Champions Leagues. Barcelona's all-time top scorer. …

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo $5

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Five Ballon d'Ors. Five Champions Leagues. Top scorer in international football history. Euros winner 2016. Reinvention machine — …

Pele

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👬 Players similar to Park Ji-sung (same $2 tier, different era)

If you can't fit Park Ji-sung, these are the closest replacements at the same position and price.

🧠 Park Ji-sung in the $10 game — strategy guide

When to pick Park Ji-sung: Reliable backbone. Goes with anything. The "safe pick" of your era.

When to avoid Park Ji-sung: Almost never — at $2 Park Ji-sung is a value pick. The only reason to skip is if you want a same-country bias and South Korea isn't your theme.

Best formation for Park Ji-sung: 4-2-3-1 (5 midfield slots) or 3-5-2.

🎲 Park Ji-sung fan facts

❓ FAQ — Park Ji-sung

Is Park Ji-sung worth $2?

Bargain — gives you $8 for the rest. Perfect for filling a balanced squad.

Who can I pair with Park Ji-sung in a $10 squad?

With $8 left, you can afford: Lionel Messi ($5), Cristiano Ronaldo ($5), Pele ($5), Diego Maradona ($5).

What position does Park Ji-sung play?

Park Ji-sung is a midfielder for South Korea.

What is Park Ji-sung famous for?

First Asian PL/CL winner

Are there cheaper alternatives to Park Ji-sung?

Yes: Granit Xhaka ($1), Matteo Guendouzi ($1), Shinji Kagawa ($1), Chanathip Songkrasin ($1).

What era did Park Ji-sung play in?

Park Ji-sung is classified as 90s/2000s tier on TenDollarPick. Park Ji-sung peaked in football's most televised era — the 1990s and 2000s. Players from this era often paired well with newer GOATs in $10 squads.

Did Park Ji-sung win any major trophies?

Highlights: 🏆 Champions League title(s), 🏆 Premier League title(s).

What FIFA-style overall would Park Ji-sung have?

Based on our $2 tier and 90s/2000s classification, Park Ji-sung would be roughly OVR 81.

Best formation to use Park Ji-sung in?

4-2-3-1 or 3-5-2 (more midfield slots).

Who are Park Ji-sung's closest rivals?

Rivaldo, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta.

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