Son Heung-min

South Korean footballer (born 1992)

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Son Heung-min is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the South Korea national team. Often regarded as the greatest Asian footballer of all time, he is known for his speed, finishing, two-footedness, and ability to link play.

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'Big honour' as Son scores winner to move fifth on Spurs' scoring list Son Heung-min says it's a 'big honour' to play for Tottenham after becoming Spurs' fifth-highest goalscorer in Saturday's victory over Luton. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Tottenham edge out Luton to move into top four Son Heung-min scores a late winner as Tottenham recover from a goal down to beat Luton and move into the Premier League's top four. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
'Unacceptable' Spurs 'didn't put the effort in' - Son Tottenham "didn't put in the effort" and need a "big wake-up call" after their defeat by Fulham at Craven Cottage, says captain Son Heung-min. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2024

Son asks South Korea fans to forgive team-mate Lee South Korea captain Son Heung-min asks fans to forgive Lee Kang-in after his team-mate apologises for his involvement in an altercation between the pair at the Asian Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2024
'Sonny being Sonny' in South Korea incident - Postecoglou Ange Postecoglou praises Son Heung-min's "high standards" after the Tottenham skipper dislocates a finger in an incident on the eve of South Korea's Asian Cup semi-final exit. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2024
Latest Spurs defeat 'unacceptable' - Son Tottenham captain Son Heung-min says his team-mates "need to take responsibility" after they dropped points from a winning position again. BBC Sport - Published on December 7, 2023

Son scores twice as South Korea beat China Tottenham forward Son Heung-min scores twice to help South Korea claim a 3-0 away win against China in World Cup qualifying. BBC Sport - Published on November 21, 2023
Maddison enjoying playing with 'world class' Son Tottenham James Maddison says his side's high-pressing was the key to the 2-0 win over Fulham and he is enjoying playing alongside Son Heung-Min. BBC Sport - Published on October 23, 2023
Son and Maddison on target as Tottenham return to top Tottenham return to the top of the Premier League as goals from Son Heung-min and James Maddison are enough to defeat Fulham. BBC Sport - Published on October 23, 2023
Palace to open contract talks with Eze - Friday's gossip Crystal Palace to open contract talks with Eberechi Eze, Manchester United open to selling Sancho, Tottenham to extend Son Heung-min's deal, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on September 21, 2023

Premier League stars attend London Fashion Week Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Son Heung-Min have been pictured with stars of music, film and fashion at Burberry's London Fashion Week show. BBC Sport - Published on September 19, 2023
Son is an 'outstanding' leader - Postecoglou Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says Son Heung-min is an "outstanding" leader and that his side have belief in their football following their 5-2 win at Burnley. BBC Sport - Published on September 2, 2023
Son hits hat-trick as Spurs thrash Burnley Son Heung-min scores a hat-trick as Tottenham recover from a goal down to thrash Burnley at Turf Moor and continue their unbeaten start to the Premier League season. BBC Sport - Published on September 2, 2023	Money not important - Son dismisses Saudi speculation Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min dismisses speculation away from the Premier League amid links of a move to Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2023
'Money doesn't matter' - Son wants to stay in Premier League Tottenham forward Son Heung-min says he has unfinished business in the Premier League, dismissing rumours he could move to Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on June 20, 2023	Spurs & Palace condemn alleged racial abuse of Son Tottenham Hotspur condemn alleged racist abuse directed towards Son Heung-min during their home win against Crystal Palace. BBC Sport - Published on May 7, 2023
Tottenham fightback fuelled by 'anger' - Son Tottenham's fightback against Manchester United on Thursday was borne out of "anger", says forward Son Heung-min. BBC Sport - Published on April 27, 2023	Tottenham fight back to draw against Man Utd Son Heung-min scores a 79th-minute equaliser to complete a fine Tottenham comeback against Manchester United in Ryan Mason's first game back as interim boss. BBC Sport - Published on April 27, 2023
Great Son strikes as he hits 100th Premier League goal Watch as BBC Sport takes a look back at some of Son Heung-Min's best goals for Tottenham as the South Korean becomes the first Asian player to score 100 goals in the Premier League. BBC Sport - Published on April 8, 2023	'Bubbly, clinical & a Spurs legend' - Son celebrates century Son Heung-min is one of Asian football's first global superstars and now the continent's first player to hit 100 goals in the Premier League. BBC Sport - Published on April 8, 2023
Son scores landmark goal as Spurs beat Brighton Son Heung-min scores his 100th Premier League goal and Harry Kane a second-half winner as Tottenham ride their luck to beat Brighton. BBC Sport - Published on April 8, 2023	Milan 'most important game' of Spurs' season - Son Tottenham forward Son Heung-min says Wednesday's Champions League last-16 second leg against AC Milan is "the most important game of the season". BBC Sport - Published on March 7, 2023
Chelsea fan banned for racist gesture to Spurs' Son Thomas Burchell has been barred from football games for three years over the abuse to Son Heung-min. BBC Sport - Published on March 3, 2023	Spurs star Son subjected to 'utterly reprehensible' racist abuse Tottenham Hotspur footballer Son Heung-min has been subjected to "utterly reprehensible" racist abuse, his club has said. Sky News - Published on February 19, 2023
Spurs condemn 'reprehensible' racist abuse of Son Tottenham call for social media companies to take action after Son Heung-min is subjected to "utterly reprehensible" racist abuse online. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2023	Should Son be a super sub or certain Spurs starter? Son Heung-min proves a point with Tottenham's second goal against West Ham after being left out of the starting line-up. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2023
Son's stunning double helps Spurs see off Preston Watch highlights as Son Heung-min scores two stunning goals and Arnaut Danjuma nets on his debut to help Tottenham beat Preston 3-0 at Deepdale. BBC Sport - Published on January 28, 2023	Son doubles Spurs' lead with a wonderful finish Watch as Son Heung-min fires in his second of the night against Preston North End with a "wonderful" finish in their FA Cup fourth round match at Deepdale. BBC Sport - Published on January 28, 2023
'Past him in a flash' - Son hits 30-yard screamer Watch as Tottenham's Son Heung-min hits a fine strike from 30 yards against Preston North End in the fourth round of the FA Cup. BBC Sport - Published on January 28, 2023	'Bigger than Beyonce' - Koreans on Son Ahead of South Korea's World Cup opener against Uruguay, South Korea fans explain why star forward Son Heung-min is regarded as being a 'superhero' in his home country. BBC Sport - Published on November 23, 2022
Son in South Korea World Cup squad despite injury South Korea name Son Heung-min in their 26-man World Cup squad after the Tottenham forward declares himself fit for the tournament. BBC Sport - Published on November 12, 2022	Conte 'confident' Son will be fit for World Cup Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is confident Son Heung-min will be fit in time for the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 6, 2022
Garth Crooks' Team of the Week: Who's playing the football of his life? Who reminds Garth Crooks of Son Heung-min? Whose finishing is getting better? And who could England use in Qatar? It's the team of the week. BBC Sport - Published on November 6, 2022	Tottenham's Son needs surgery & is World Cup doubt Tottenham forward Son Heung-min is to have surgery to stabilise a fracture around his left eye which could rule him out of the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 2, 2022
MOTD analysis: Dion Dublin on Son Heung-min - 'I don't know why people are doubting him' Match of the Day pundit Dion Dublin says he does not know why people are "doubting" Son Heung-min, as he analyses the Tottenham forward's hat-trick in the 6-2 win against Leicester. BBC Sport - Published on September 17, 2022	Son Heung-min: Tottenham forward revels in match-winning hat-trick, but is he back to his best? Tottenham's Son Heung-min ends his barren six-game spell with a devastating 13-minute hat-trick, so is the 30-year-old back to his best? BBC Sport - Published on September 17, 2022
Tottenham 6-2 Leicester: Antonio Conte says 'a lot of positive things' in win Tottenham manager Antonio Conte says there are "a lot of positive things" to take from his side's 6-2 win over Leicester City that included a hat-trick for Son Heung-min. BBC Sport - Published on September 17, 2022	Tottenham Hotspur 6-2 Leicester City: Son Heung-min ends barren start with 13-minute hat-trick Son Heung-min comes off bench and ends his goal drought with a 13-minute hat-trick as Tottenham punish Leicester's latest defensive horror show. BBC Sport - Published on September 17, 2022
Tottenham 2-1 Fulham: Antonio Conte not worried about goalless Son Heung-min Tottenham head coach Antonio Conte has no worries about the form of last year's golden boot winner Son Heung-min. BBC Sport - Published on September 3, 2022	Chelsea bans season ticket holder over alleged racist abuse of player Chelsea has banned a season ticket holder indefinitely for alleged racist abuse of Spurs player Son Heung-min. Sky News - Published on August 20, 2022
Son Heung-min gets incredible homecoming with Golden Boot award Son Heung-min receives an incredible homecoming as he arrives in South Korea with his Premier League Golden Boot award. BBC Sport - Published on May 25, 2022	MOTD Top 10: Could trophies be on their way to Spurs at last? This week's MOTD Top 10 features the best Premier League players from around the world. Could keeping one of those players, Son Heung-min, be the key to Tottenham winning trophies? BBC Sport - Published on May 17, 2022
MOTD Rewind: Watch Son Heung-min's Puskas award-winning goal for Tottenham against Burnley Watch Son Heung-min's spectacular Puskas award-winning goal for Tottenham against Burnley in 2019 from all the angles. BBC Sport - Published on May 14, 2022	Tottenham 3-0 Arsenal: Harry Kane and Son Heung-min score as Spurs close in on top four Harry Kane scores twice as Tottenham beat 10-man Arsenal in the north London derby and move to within one point of the Premier League top four. BBC Sport - Published on May 12, 2022
Tottenham 3-1 Leicester: Antonio Conte praises Son Heung-Min for 'fantastic' goal Tottenham Hotspur head coach Antonio Conte says he is "delighted" for his strikers, including Son Heung-Min for his "fantastic" goal during their 3-1 win over Leicester City. BBC Sport - Published on May 1, 2022	Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Leicester City: Son Heung-min & Harry Kane clinch victory Harry Kane and Son Heung-min rediscover their touch in front of goal as Tottenham beat Leicester to go fourth in the Premier League. BBC Sport - Published on May 1, 2022
Aston Villa 0-4 Tottenham Hotspur: Son Heung-min hat-trick keeps Spurs on track for top four Son Heung-min's hat-trick keeps Tottenham's Premier League top-four destiny in their own hands as Spurs thrash Aston Villa. BBC Sport - Published on April 9, 2022	Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Brentford: Sergi Canos own goal & Son Heung-min give hosts win Antonio Conte's unbeaten league start as Tottenham boss continues as they keep pace with the top four with a comfortable win over a lacklustre Brentford. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2021