Known for elite stamina, tactical intelligence and big-game pressing; biggest achievements: four Premier League titles and a Champions League title with Manchester United, 2002 World Cup semi-finalist, PSV Champions League run.
One rank above: Cha Bum-kun at #2.
One rank below: Hong Myung-bo at #4.
South Korea's editorial top five: Son Heung-min · Cha Bum-kun · Park Ji-sung · Hong Myung-bo · Kim Min-jae.