Park Chang-sun


Park Chang-sun is a South Korean former international footballer.

Playing career

Park played for six clubs in South Korea and won domestic leagues with five teams. He played roles as the captain and the playmaker for South Korea at the 1986 FIFA World Cup, and scored the first South Korean goal of the FIFA World Cup against Argentina. He was selected as one of the FIFA World Stars after the World Cup, and played in the charity match. Lastly, he participated in the 1986 Asian Games|1986 Asian Games] and contributed to South Korea's gold medal.

Style of play

Park is regarded as one of the greatest South Korean attacking midfielders of all time. He was originally noted for his powerful long-range shots, but he was also skilled in creating chances during his prime.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition
116 September 1979Incheon, South Korea38–09–01979 Korea Cup
24 October 1984Seoul, South Korea41–05–0Friendly
319 October 1984Kolkata, India71–01–01984 AFC Asian Cup qualification
419 May 1985Seoul, South Korea131–02–01986 FIFA [World Cup qualification]
56 June 1985Daejeon, South Korea142–13–21985 Korea Cup
62 June 1986Mexico City, Mexico261–31–31986 FIFA World Cup
720 September 1986Busan, South Korea293–03–01986 Asian Games
828 September 1986Busan, South Korea311–04–21986 Asian Games
91 October 1986Busan, South Korea321–01–1
1986 Asian Games

Honours

Player

POSCO FC
ROK Army
Hallelujah FC
Daewoo Royals
South Korea U20
South Korea B
South Korea
Individual

Manager

Kyung Hee University
South Korea U20