Is Park Ji-Sung A-List?
NoB
No — Park Ji-Sung is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2005
Joins Manchester United
Lost A-list status in 2013
Dropped to B tier — Retires From Football
Ranking Timeline
2003C$0.2M
PSV Eindhoven Success
Helps PSV win the Eredivisie title.
2005A▲▲$2M+$1.8M
Joins Manchester United
Park becomes the first South Korean to play for Manchester United.
2008A$5M+$3M
Champions League Triumph
Wins the Champions League with Manchester United.
2013B▼$15M+$10M
Retires From Football
Park retires from professional football.
2016B$16M+$1M
Joins Manchester United Foundation
Takes a position as a global ambassador at ManU Foundation.
2026B$18M+$2M
Remains Football Icon
Park remains a respected figure in South Korean and international football, promoting the sport.
Last updated: March 4, 2026