Park Ji-sung vs Pavel Nedvěd: Stats Compared
Midfielder, South Korea (born 1981, retired 2014) · Midfielder, Czech Republic (born 1972, retired 2009)
Comparing Park Ji-sung with Pavel Nedvěd means weighing two very different kinds of greatness. Where pure finishing is concerned, this is a shootout between two of the most feared marksmen of their time. By the end Park Ji-sung had 60 goals from 550 caps and club outings; Pavel Nedvěd had 156 from 711. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Park Ji-sung is listed at 60 and Pavel Nedvěd at 0 where figures survive. The honours ledger favours Park Ji-sung with 5 major trophies (4× Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)) against Pavel Nedvěd's 9 (1× UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (1999)). Park Ji-sung scored with a silky that defined his era, while Pavel Nedvěd's finishing carried a orchestrating all of its own. The wider career context matters too: Park Ji-sung peaked around 2008 after representing Kyoto Purple Sanga, PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, Queens Park Rangers, while Pavel Nedvěd's defining level came around 2003 across Dukla Prague, Sparta Prague, Lazio, Juventus. The honest conclusion is that comparison enriches appreciation rather than crowns a single winner.
184 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.”
Czech midfielder and 2003 Ballon d'Or winner; Serie A champion with Lazio and Juventus.
“A tireless attacking midfielder with explosive shooting from distance and endless running.”
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 Cup Winners' Cup (1999)
- 1× UEFA Super Cup (1999)
- 3× Serie A (2000, 2002, 2003)
- 2× Coppa Italia (1998, 2000)
- 2× Supercoppa Italiana (2002, 2003)
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.
- 1991 Dukla Prague debut
- 1996 Joined Lazio
- 1999 Won the Cup Winners' Cup with Lazio
- 2001 Joined Juventus as Zidane's replacement
- 2003 Ballon d'Or winner, reached the Champions League final
- 2005 Stayed at Juventus in Serie B after Calciopoli
- 2009 Retired at Juventus
The verdict
On balance Pavel Nedvěd edges the comparison. The margin is a decisive margin, decided mostly by a sharper goalscoring record.
Pavel Nedvěd edges it (a decisive margin)
