Park Ji-sung vs David Luiz: Stats Compared
Midfielder, South Korea (born 1981, retired 2014) · Centre-Back, Brazil (born 1987, retired 2023)
When Park Ji-sung and David Luiz are mentioned in the same breath, opinions rarely stay quiet. Both built reputations on finding the back of the net, but they did it in markedly different ways. The raw numbers read 60 goals in 550 outings for Park Ji-sung (0.11/game), versus 35 in 650 for David Luiz (0.05/game). In chance creation, Park Ji-sung tallied 60 assists to David Luiz's 25. The honours ledger favours Park Ji-sung with 5 major trophies (4× Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)) against David Luiz's 6 (1× UEFA Champions League (2012)). Where Park Ji-sung was a orchestrating presence in the box, David Luiz offered a resolute approach to goalscoring. Context beyond the headline totals is important: Park Ji-sung's landmark level arrived around 2008 with a career spanning Kyoto Purple Sanga, PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, Queens Park Rangers; David Luiz's came around 2013 across Vitória, Benfica, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Arsenal, Flamengo. Arguments will run and run, which is exactly why the matchup endures.
165 words · comparison angle: goalscoring
Player profiles
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.”
An eccentric, unpredictable Brazilian centre-back famed for his wild hairstyles and thunderous free-kicks, David Luiz won trophies across three major European leagues.
“An unorthodox, high-risk centre-back who combined bold attacking instincts and a huge shot with occasionally erratic positioning.”
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
- 4× Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (2008)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (2012)
- 2× UEFA Europa League (2013, 2019)
- 2× Premier League (2015, 2017)
- 1× FA Cup (2018)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 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.
- 2006 Professional debut for Vitória
- 2012 Won UEFA Champions League with Chelsea
- 2018 Won FA Cup with Chelsea
- 2013 Reached the peak of his powers at Chelsea
- 2023 Retired after a final spell at Flamengo
- Finished his career with 35 goals in 650 appearances and 6 major honours. Finished his career with 35 goals in 650 appearances and 6 major honours.
The verdict
On balance David Luiz edges the comparison. The margin is a clear margin, decided mostly by consistency at the very highest level.
David Luiz edges it (a clear margin)
