Known for exceptional versatility, athletic midfield play and leadership; biggest achievements: 2002 World Cup semi-finalist, two-time K League MVP-level figure, over 100 national-team caps.
One rank above: Hwang Sun-hong at #6.
One rank below: Ahn Jung-hwan at #8.
South Korea's editorial top five: Son Heung-min · Cha Bum-kun · Park Ji-sung · Hong Myung-bo · Kim Min-jae.