Known for dribbling, speed and attacking versatility; biggest achievements: three-time Asian Footballer of the Year, World Cup appearances in 1986 and 1990, Bundesliga spell with Bochum.
One rank above: Ki Sung-yueng at #10.
One rank below: Lee Woon-jae at #12.
South Korea's editorial top five: Son Heung-min · Cha Bum-kun · Park Ji-sung · Hong Myung-bo · Kim Min-jae.