Known for poaching instincts, longevity and domestic scoring records; biggest achievements: K League all-time scoring greatness, AFC Champions League title with Jeonbuk, long national-team career.
One rank above: Hwang Hee-chan at #14.
One rank below: Lee Kang-in at #16.
South Korea's editorial top five: Son Heung-min · Cha Bum-kun · Park Ji-sung · Hong Myung-bo · Kim Min-jae.