Park Ji-Sung was born in Seoul, but he moved to Suwon when he still was a baby. He spent all of his childhood in Suwon, until he headed off to Myongji University in Seoul. He started playing football at the age of eleven. He won various awards starting from elementary school and played football throughout highschool in Suwon. Upon graduation, he wanted to turn pro but professional clubs were less keen on signing Park, because of his small stature. The fact that he suffered flat feet may have also played a role. Failing to turn professional, Park looked at universities to continue playing football, but he had trouble there as well. Park ended up going to Myongji University after his highschool coach recommended him strongly to the coach of the university. There, Kyoto Purple Sanga of Japan offered him a contract and Park took up the offer.

Park began his international career as a  defensive midfielder. Park made his first international selection during 2000 Sydney Olympics U-23 regional quailfier. Park was on 2000 Sydney Olympic roster along with Lee Chun-Soo, and Lee Dong-Gook. Selected by then manager, Huh Jung-Moo, he was unable to improve or show potential as a future regular for Korean National Team. However, when Guus Hiddink became the head coach of South Korea, Park's position was shifted to that of a winger. Since then, Park has become a versatile player able to play in a variety of positions: central, right and left midfield, as well as wing-forward.

Park scored a memorable goal during the 2002 World Cup. During the group stages South Korea had won their first game against Poland and drew against USA. In order to advance, they had to manage a draw at the least against favoured Portugal side. The game was 0-0 until the 70th minute following two red cards against Portugal, when Park scored the match winner, controlling the ball with his chest and beating a defender before volleying it into the net with his left foot. His goal eliminated Portugal and advanced South Korea into the knockout stages of the tournament for the first time.

Park's success in the World Cup continued into the 2006 tournament. He scored the equalising goal in the 2nd Group G Match against eventual finalists France in the 2006 FIFA World Cup and was voted Man of The Match. Between these two World Cup Finals, his shirt number shifted from 21 to 7, and he played in every match for South Korea.

In the closing months of the 2004-05 season, Park was vigorously scouted by top football clubs in the English Premier League and the Italian Serie-A, of which the most keen were Chelsea and Manchester United. He chose to join Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United, who was impressed with Park's lively style of play, terrific pace, and unparalled fitness, he gained the nick-name “Two Lung Park” while at PSV for his never ending stamina on the pitch. On June 22, 2005 Park signed for English Premiership side Manchester United from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven for £4 million, subject to a medical and work permit. His work permit was initially denied, but was granted on July 5 following an appeal from United.

As expected, he impressed during Manchester United's pre-season tour of the Far East, as well as in the first game of the season against Everton with his tireless roaming of the pitch and relentless pressuring of opponents, such that Ferguson picked him over Ryan Giggs and the popular Cristiano Ronaldo to start against Aston Villa on 20 August the following week. During United's home game against Spurs, United captain of the day Ryan Giggs was being substituted nine minutes from time and while on the way off, passed the captain's armband to Park. Park, who was expected to pass the armband to someone more experienced such as Paul Scholes, decided to put on the armband for the last few minutes of the game. In doing so, he became the first Asian to ever captain Manchester United.

His first goal for Manchester United came on December 20, 2005, during a 3-1 win over Birmingham in the League Cup Quarter Final. His first goal in the Premier League appeared to have been against Fulham on February 5, 2006, in Manchester United's 4-2 victory at Old Trafford.However the Premier League's Dubious Goals Panel later ruled that this was an "own-goal" due to a deflection off a Fulham defender. Park's first official league goal came against Arsenal on April 9, in Manchester United's 2-0 victory at Old Trafford.

On August 11, Manchester United announced that Park had extended his contract with the club until 2010. Speaking of Park's commitment to the club, Ferguson said "Ji-Sung has had an impressive first year and I’m pleased to have secured him to the end of the decade at least. He has adapted well to the Premiership. His awareness and ability are first class." .

In May 2008, Park didn't play in the ECL Final. Nevertheless, he played a major part in taking Manchester United to the final with an MVP performance agains Roma and Barcelona. It seems that Park injured himself before the final. It's a shame, but he is the first Asian ever to lift the ECL Trophy with his team. Park Ji Sung is definitely one of the greatest Asian player ever.

Park has become one of Old Trafford’s most lovable heroes. His never say die attitude makes the fans love him, tough not technically crafted like Cristiano Ronaldo, Park can turn an outcome of a match just as well. “Two Lung Park” will run and run for more with Manchester United.

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