Park Chang-sun (born 2 February 1954) is a South Korean former international footballer.
Playing career Park played for six clubs in South Korea and won domestic leagues with five teams. He played roles as the captain and the playmaker for South Korea at the 1986 FIFA World Cup, and scored the first South Korean goal of the FIFA World Cup against Argentina. He was selected as one of the FIFA World Stars after the World Cup, and played in the charity match. Lastly, he participated in the 1986 Asian Games and contributed to South Korea's gold medal.
Style of play Park is regarded as one of the greatest South Korean attacking midfielders of all time. He was originally noted for his powerful long-range shots, but he was also skilled in creating chances during his prime.
Career statistics
International +Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsSouth Korea19793119848219851321986104Career total349
Results list South Korea's goal tally first. +List of international goals scored by Park Chang-sunNo.DateVenue CapOpponent ScoreResultCompetition116 September 1979Incheon, South Korea38–09–01979 Korea Cup24 October 1984Seoul, South Korea41–05–0Friendly319 October 1984Kolkata, India71–01–01984 AFC Asian Cup qualification419 May 1985Seoul, South Korea131–02–01986 FIFA World Cup qualification56 June 1985Daejeon, South Korea142–13–21985 Korea Cup62 June 1986Mexico City, Mexico261–31–31986 FIFA World Cup720 September 1986Busan, South Korea293–03–01986 Asian Games828 September 1986Busan, South Korea311–04–21986 Asian Games91 October 1986Busan, South Korea321–01–1 1986 Asian Games
Honours Player POSCO FC Korean Semi-professional League: 1982 Korean Semi-professional League (Autumn): 1981 Korean National Championship runner-up: 1977
ROK Army Korean Semi-professional League (Spring): 1980 Korean National Championship: 1979 Korean President's Cup runner-up: 1980
Hallelujah FC K League 1: 1983
Daewoo Royals K League 1: 1984 Korean League Cup runner-up: 1986 Asian Club Championship: 1985–86
South Korea U20 AFC Youth Championship third place: 1973, 1974
South Korea B FISU World University Championships: 1976
South Korea Asian Games: 1986
Individual Korean Semi-professional League (Spring) Best Player: 1980 Korean Semi-professional League (Autumn) top goalscorer: 1981 Korean Semi-professional League Best Player: 1982 K League 1 top assist provider: 1983 K League 1 Best XI: 1983, 1984 K League 1 Most Valuable Player: 1984 Korean FA Best XI: 1984, 1985, 1986 FIFA World XI: 1986 K League '80s All-Star Team: 2003
Manager Kyung Hee University Korean President's Cup: 2001
South Korea U20 AFC Youth Championship: 1998
References
External links
Park Chang-sun – National Team Stats at KFA