Who is the best player in South Korea national football team history?

By YPB Team

Rank the greatest players in South Korean football history — from Cha Bum-kun's Bundesliga dominance and the 2002 World Cup semi-finalists to Son Heung-min's Premier League golden boot.

Son Heung-min

South Korea's greatest modern player and Tottenham Hotspur legend, the first Asian player to win the Premier League Golden Boot and the country's all-time top scorer.

Park Ji-sung

Tenacious and dynamic midfielder who became a hero at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson, winning four Premier League titles and a Champions League in a glittering career.

Hong Myung-bo

Legendary libero and sweeper who captained South Korea during their magical 2002 World Cup semi-final run, widely considered the greatest Korean defender in history.

Lee Woon-jae

South Korea's greatest goalkeeper, famous for saving multiple penalty shoot-out kicks during the historic 2002 World Cup, including one against Spain in the quarter-finals.

Ki Sung-yueng

Tactically intelligent captain who earned over 110 caps across a long career spanning Celtic, Swansea and Newcastle, leading his country with distinction at three World Cups.

Lee Chun-soo

Electrifying winger dubbed 'The Maestro' who was South Korea's most creative attacker during the 2002 and 2006 World Cups, known for his speed and skill.

Hwang Sun-hong

Prolific and clinical striker who is South Korea's all-time top scorer in competitive matches, a reliable poacher with a distinguished career spanning three decades.

Seol Ki-hyeon

Versatile attacker who scored crucial goals for South Korea at the 2002 World Cup including one against Portugal and had a notable stint at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Hwang Hee-chan

Explosive forward who scored a famous last-minute winner for South Korea against Portugal to knock them into the 2022 World Cup knockout stages, a star at Wolverhampton.