Dennis Bergkamp vs Park Ji-sung: Stats Compared
Second Striker, Netherlands (born 1969, retired 2006) · Midfielder, South Korea (born 1981, retired 2014)
Set Dennis Bergkamp alongside Park Ji-sung and the numbers start an argument of their own. Style separates them as much as statistics: two players, two unmistakable signatures. Career output puts Dennis Bergkamp at 290 goals in 795 games, with Park Ji-sung at 60 in 550. Assists were not reliably tracked for much of their careers, which makes the playmaking comparison an imperfect one; where records exist, Dennis Bergkamp is credited with 0 and Park Ji-sung with 60. In major honours Dennis Bergkamp collected 10 — headlined by 1× UEFA Cup (1992) — whereas Park Ji-sung amassed 5, led by 4× Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011). Dennis Bergkamp played with a creative that made him unmistakable; Park Ji-sung brought a creative that was equally his own. Their routes to the top were distinct: Dennis Bergkamp built his reputation across Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal, peaking around 2002, while Park Ji-sung reached his defining level around 2008 after spells with Kyoto Purple Sanga, PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, Queens Park Rangers. The honest conclusion is that comparison enriches appreciation rather than crowns a single winner.
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Player profiles
Dutch forward and Arsenal icon renowned for his technical brilliance; three-time Premier League winner with the Gunners.
“A statuesque second striker whose first touch and vision created beauty wherever he played.”
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 Cup (1992)
- 1× UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (1987)
- 1× Eredivisie (1990)
- 3× Premier League (1998, 2002, 2004)
- 4× FA Cup (1998, 2002, 2003, 2005)
- 4× Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (2008)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1986 Ajax debut
- 1990 Won the Eredivisie with Ajax
- 1993 Joined Inter Milan in an unhappy spell
- 1998 Scored iconic World Cup goal against Argentina
- 2002 Won the Premier League and FA Cup double
- 2004 Part of Arsenal's Invincibles season
- 2006 Final Emirates Stadium farewell
- 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 Dennis Bergkamp edges the comparison. The margin is a decisive margin, decided mostly by a sharper goalscoring record.
Dennis Bergkamp edges it (a decisive margin)
