Dino Zoff vs Park Ji-sung: Stats Compared
Goalkeeper, Italy (born 1942, retired 1983) · Midfielder, South Korea (born 1981, retired 2014)
Ask any fan to rank Dino Zoff above or below Park Ji-sung and you will get a passionate answer. Reputations harden into legacies, and few careers cast longer shadows than these two. On production alone, Dino Zoff posted 0 goals across 734 appearances while Park Ji-sung managed 60 across 550. Modern assist data only covers part of their careers, so creativity is hard to compare cleanly — Dino Zoff is listed at 0 and Park Ji-sung at 60 where figures survive. The honours ledger favours Dino Zoff with 9 major trophies (1× FIFA World Cup (1982)) against Park Ji-sung's 5 (4× Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)). Their legacies diverge in texture: Dino Zoff is remembered as authoritative, Park Ji-sung as creative. Club journeys add another layer, with Dino Zoff reaching his representative peak around 1982 across Udinese, Mantova, Napoli, Juventus and Park Ji-sung doing so around 2008 with Kyoto Purple Sanga, PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, Queens Park Rangers. Each, in his own way, set a standard the other is measured against.
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Player profiles
Dino Zoff is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, he is the oldest ever winner of the World Cup, which he lifted as captain of the Italy national team in the 1982 tournament, at the age of 40 years, 4 months and 13 days. He also won the award for best goalkeeper of the tournament and was elected to the team of the tournament for his performances, keeping two clean-sheets, an honour he also received after winning the 1968 European Championship on home soil.
“A master of positioning and composure whose longevity made him an Italian institution.”
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× FIFA World Cup (1982)
- 4× Premier League (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (2008)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1974 Established himself at Udinese
- 1978 Reached his defining peak
- 1982 Delivered a landmark season
- 1983 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
The numbers give Dino Zoff the lead — a clear margin, courtesy of a weightier trophy cabinet.
Dino Zoff edges it (a clear margin)
