Known for progressive passing, pressing resistance and midfield mobility; biggest achievements: starring roles for Olympiacos, Red Star Belgrade and Feyenoord, World Cup and Asian Cup service for South Korea.
One rank above: Huh Jung-moo at #19.
One rank below: Kim Byung-ji at #21.
South Korea's editorial top five: Son Heung-min · Cha Bum-kun · Park Ji-sung · Hong Myung-bo · Kim Min-jae.