Known for strong finishing and intelligent striker movement; biggest achievements: K League MVP-level seasons, Asian Club Championship success, regular South Korea caps.
One rank above: Kim Byung-ji at #21.
One rank below: Kim Nam-il at #23.
South Korea's editorial top five: Son Heung-min · Cha Bum-kun · Park Ji-sung · Hong Myung-bo · Kim Min-jae.