Park Chang-sun
# Park Chang-sun

Park Chang-sun (born 2 February 1954) is a South Korean former international footballer.

## Playing career

Park played for six clubs in South Korea and won domestic leagues with five teams. He played roles as the captain and the playmaker for South Korea at the 1986 FIFA World Cup, and scored the first South Korean goal of the FIFA World Cup against Argentina. He was selected as one of the FIFA World Stars after the World Cup, and played in the charity match. Lastly, he participated in the 1986 Asian Games and contributed to South Korea's gold medal.

## Style of play

Park is regarded as one of the greatest South Korean attacking midfielders of all time. He was originally noted for his powerful long-range shots, but he was also skilled in creating chances during his prime.

## Career statistics

### International

Appearances and goals by national team and year :

| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
| - | - | - | - |
| South Korea | 1979 | 3 | 1 |
| South Korea | 1984 | 8 | 2 |
| South Korea | 1985 | 13 | 2 |
| South Korea | 1986 | 10 | 4 |
| Career total | Career total | 34 | 9 |

    Results list South Korea's goal tally first.

List of international goals scored by Park Chang-sun :

| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1 | 16 September 1979 | Incheon, South Korea | 3 | Bangladesh | 8–0 | 9–0 | 1979 Korea Cup |
| 2 | 4 October 1984 | Seoul, South Korea | 4 | Cameroon | 1–0 | 5–0 | Friendly |
| 3 | 19 October 1984 | Kolkata, India | 7 | India | 1–0 | 1–0 | 1984 AFC Asian Cup qualification |
| 4 | 19 May 1985 | Seoul, South Korea | 13 | Malaysia | 1–0 | 2–0 | 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 5 | 6 June 1985 | Daejeon, South Korea | 14 | Thailand | 2–1 | 3–2 | 1985 Korea Cup |
| 6 | 2 June 1986 | Mexico City, Mexico | 26 | Argentina | 1–3 | 1–3 | 1986 FIFA World Cup |
| 7 | 20 September 1986 | Busan, South Korea | 29 | India | 3–0 | 3–0 | 1986 Asian Games |
| 8 | 28 September 1986 | Busan, South Korea | 31 | China | 1–0 | 4–2 | 1986 Asian Games |
| 9 | 1 October 1986 | Busan, South Korea | 32 | Iran | 1–0 | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p) | 1986 Asian Games |

## Honours

### Player

POSCO FC

* Korean Semi-professional League: 1982
* Korean Semi-professional League (Autumn): 1981
* Korean National Championship runner-up: 1977

ROK Army

* Korean Semi-professional League (Spring): 1980
* Korean National Championship: 1979
* Korean President's Cup runner-up: 1980

Hallelujah FC

* K League 1: 1983

Daewoo Royals

* K League 1: 1984
* Korean League Cup runner-up: 1986
* Asian Club Championship: 1985–86

South Korea B

* FISU World University Championships: 1976

South Korea

* Asian Games: 1986

Individual

* Korean Semi-professional League (Spring) Best Player: 1980
* Korean Semi-professional League (Autumn) top goalscorer: 1981
* Korean Semi-professional League Best Player: 1982
* K League 1 top assist provider: 1983
* K League 1 Best XI: 1983, 1984
* K League 1 Most Valuable Player: 1984
* Korean FA Best XI: 1984, 1985, 1986
* World XI: 1986
* K League '80s All-Star Team: 2003

### Manager

Kyung Hee University

* Korean President's Cup: 2001

South Korea U20

* AFC Youth Championship: 1998
