Park Chu-young

South Korea · Striker (Second striker) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2005-2012

Composed forward who combined finishing, free kicks and heading

Nicknames 축구 천재

73.6OVR#900 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed73.7
  • Shooting77.4
  • Passing70.3
  • Ball Control77.3
  • Movement75.0
  • Football IQ73.5
  • Defending Skill34.3
  • Physical74.4
  • Mental76.3
  • Career68.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Attacking Positioning84
  2. Finishing82
  3. Possession82
  4. First Touch82
  5. Big-Game Temperament82
  6. Anticipation81
  7. Acceleration80
  8. Shot Power80
  9. Volleys80
  10. Penalties80

All 64 attributes

Speed 73.7

  • Top Speed78
  • Acceleration80
  • Dribbling Speed70
  • Top Speed with Ball72
  • Knock-on & Run70
  • Change of Pace72

Shooting 77.4

  • Finishing82
  • Shot Power80
  • Long Shots76
  • Volleys80
  • Curve76
  • Penalties80
  • Heading80
  • Direct Free Kicks78
  • Shooting Creativity70
  • Acrobatics72

Passing 70.3

  • Short Passing76
  • Long Passing64
  • Through Balls72
  • Crossing62
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision76
  • Set-Piece Delivery64

Ball Control 77.3

  • Dribbling78
  • Possession82
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks74
  • Weak Foot68
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 75.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind80
  • Attacking Positioning84
  • Anticipation81
  • Recovery Runs50

Football IQ 73.5

  • Decision Making78
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity66

Defending Skill 34.3

  • Defensive Positioning48
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions34
  • Standing Tackle40
  • Sliding Tackle28
  • Offside Trap26

Physical 74.4

  • Strength70
  • Stamina74
  • Agility78
  • Balance76
  • Recovery74
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play72
  • Aerial Duels76
  • Aggression70

Mental 76.3

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership74
  • Selflessness72
  • Concentration76
  • Determination80
  • Tactical Discipline74

Career 68.6

  • Consistency66
  • Longevity72
  • Achievements51
  • Durability76
  • Loyalty78

Profile

Born
10 July 1985
Height
182 cm
Weight
70 kg
Foot
Right
Career
2005–2024
Prime
2005-2012

Club career

  • 2005–2008 FC Seoul
  • 2008–2011 Monaco
  • 2011–2015 Arsenal
  • 2012–2013 Celta Vigo (loan)
  • 2014–2014 Watford (loan)
  • 2014–2015 Al-Shabab
  • 2015–2021 FC Seoul
  • 2022–2024 Ulsan HD

Honours

League title · K League 1 FC Seoul 1

2016

League title · K League 1 Ulsan HD 3

2022, 2023, 2024

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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