Clarence Seedorf vs Park Ji-sung: Stats Compared
Central Midfielder, Netherlands (born 1976, retired 2014) · Midfielder, South Korea (born 1981, retired 2014)
When Clarence Seedorf and Park Ji-sung are mentioned in the same breath, opinions rarely stay quiet. Strikers are judged on goals, and on that raw currency both men delivered extraordinary returns. On production alone, Clarence Seedorf posted 146 goals across 957 appearances while Park Ji-sung managed 60 across 550. Assists were not reliably tracked for much of their careers, which makes the playmaking comparison an imperfect one; where records exist, Clarence Seedorf is credited with 0 and Park Ji-sung with 60. Clarence Seedorf departs the game with 9 major pieces of silverware, including 4× UEFA Champions League (1995, 1998, 2003, 2007); Park Ji-sung with 5, including 4× Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011). Clarence Seedorf scored with a incisive that defined his era, while Park Ji-sung's finishing carried a creative all of its own. The wider career context matters too: Clarence Seedorf peaked around 2003 after representing Ajax, Sampdoria, Real Madrid, Inter, Milan, while Park Ji-sung's defining level came around 2008 across Kyoto Purple Sanga, PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, Queens Park Rangers. Whichever side you land on, both belong in any conversation about the finest of their generation.
188 words · comparison angle: goalscoring
Player profiles
Clarence Clyde Seedorf (born 1 April 1976) is a Dutch former professional football manager and player. He is one of the most successful players in UEFA Champions League history, and the only player to win the competition with three clubs. He lifted the trophy with Ajax in 1995, Real Madrid in 1998, and AC Milan in 2003 and 2007.
“A powerful, composed midfielder who could carry, combine and decide games from range.”
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
- 4× UEFA Champions League (1995, 1998, 2003, 2007)
- 4× Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (2008)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1995 Established himself at Ajax
- 1999 Reached his defining peak
- 2003 Delivered a landmark season
- 2014 Retired from professional football
- 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
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, Clarence Seedorf takes it by a decisive margin.
Clarence Seedorf edges it (a decisive margin)
