Ranking 5 South Korean players who have played in the English Premier League
5. Lee Young Pyo – 69 matches
The South Korean players left-back moved from PSV Eindhoven to Tottenham Hotspur in 2005. For the Golden Spikes chicken over three years. Playing in 69 league games. Helping the Golden Spikes win the EFL Cup in 2008. Before moving to with Borussia Dortmund later.
4. Lee Chung Young – 105 matches
Another South Korean winger. Who doesn’t get much talked about. Moving from FC Seoul to Bolton in 2009 was a staple for the club until. The club were relegate in 2013. Before Crystal Palace. Will pull up to use again in 2015 and move to Germany in 2018. Playing in 105 league games. scoring 8 goals and providing 15 assists together.
3. Park Ji Sung – 153 matches
Park move from PSV to Manchester United in 2005. and was a versatile hardworking player. Who enjoyed Sir Alex Ferguson’s seven seasons with the Red Devils. He has made 153 Premier League appearances, 20 goals, 25 assists, 4 League titles. Three EFL Cups and one UEFA Champions League.
2. Ki Sung-young – 187 matches
The bloody midfielder was pull by Swansea from Celik in 2012 to 2018. During time it was Sunderland. He went on loan in 2014. Before move Newcastle until 2020. Then Spanish La Liga side Malaga. After which he made 187 appearances in the top flight. Scoring 15 goals. with 11 assists
1. Son Heung Min – 231 matches
He holds the record for the most playing Korean players in the Premier League. Of all time and continues to rise. Son move from Bayer Leverkusen to Spurs in 2015. Having play 231 games. Scoring 91 goals and providing 52 assists. Report from UFABET