Park Ji-sung vs Gary Neville: Stats Compared
Midfielder, South Korea (born 1981, retired 2014) · Right-Back, England (born 1975, retired 2011)
Park Ji-sung and Gary Neville represent two answers to the same question: how do you define a great? Trophies, more than goals, are how most supporters ultimately remember a career. Park Ji-sung finishes with 60 career goals from 550 games — a 0.11 strike rate — against Gary Neville's 7 from 602 at 0.01 per match. Add playmaking to the mix and Park Ji-sung laid on 60 goals, Gary Neville 40. The honours ledger favours Park Ji-sung with 5 major trophies (4× Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)) against Gary Neville's 13 (8× Premier League (1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008)). One lifted trophies through dictatorial reliability, the other through resolute moments that decided finals. Their routes to the top were distinct: Park Ji-sung built his reputation across Kyoto Purple Sanga, PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, Queens Park Rangers, peaking around 2008, while Gary Neville reached his defining level around 1999 after spells with Manchester United. Rank them how you like — both names are carved into the sport's permanent record.
172 words · comparison angle: trophies
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.”
A one-club man over nineteen years, Neville was the reliable, fiercely competitive right-back of Manchester United's most decorated era, later becoming a leading broadcaster.
“A disciplined, tactically intelligent full-back whose positioning and consistency mattered more than flair.”
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)
- 8× Premier League (1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008)
- 3× FA Cup (1996, 1999, 2004)
- 2× UEFA Champions League (1999, 2008)
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.
- 1992 Professional debut for Manchester United
- 1996 Won Premier League with Manchester United
- 1999 Won UEFA Champions League with Manchester United
- 1999 Reached the peak of his powers at Manchester United
- 2011 Retired after a final spell at Manchester United
- Finished his career with 7 goals in 602 appearances and 13 major honours. Finished his career with 7 goals in 602 appearances and 13 major honours.
The verdict
If forced to pick, Gary Neville is the choice: a clear margin, with a weightier trophy cabinet the deciding factor.
Gary Neville edges it (a clear margin)
