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Son Heung-min

Son with Tottenham Hotspur in 2024
Personal information
Full name	Son Heung-min
Date of birth	(1992-07-08) 8 July 1992 (age 33)
Place of birth	Chuncheon, South Korea
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Los Angeles FC
Number	7
Youth career
2006–2007	Yukminkwan Middle School
2007	Dongbuk Middle School
2008	FC Seoul
2008–2010	Hamburger SV
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2010	Hamburger SV II	6	(1)
2010–2013	Hamburger SV	73	(20)
2013–2015	Bayer Leverkusen	62	(21)
2015–2025	Tottenham Hotspur	333	(127)
2025–	Los Angeles FC	10	(9)
International career‡
2008–2009	South Korea U17	18	(7)
2016–2018	South Korea U23	10	(3)
2010–	South Korea	140	(54)
Medal record Men's football Representing  South Korea AFC Asian Cup Runner-up 2015 Australia Third 2011 Qatar Asian Games Gold 2018 Jakarta-Palembang AFC U-16 Championship Runner-up 2008 Uzbekistan
Korean name Hangul 손흥민 Hanja 孫興慜 RR Son Heungmin MR Son Hŭngmin
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 January 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17 January 2026 (UTC)

Son Heung-min (Korean: 손흥민; pronounced [son.ɣɯŋ.min]; born 8 July 1992) is a famous South Korean professional footballer. He plays as a left winger for the Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC. Son also proudly captains the South Korea national team. He is known for his incredible speed, powerful shots with both feet, and amazing ability to score goals. Many people consider him one of the greatest Asian players of all time.

Son holds the record as the top Asian goalscorer in both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League. He was born in Chuncheon, South Korea. At just 16, he moved to Germany to join Hamburger SV. He made his professional debut in 2010. In 2013, he joined Bayer Leverkusen. Two years later, he moved to Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.

During his time at Tottenham, Son became one of the best forwards in the world. He helped the club reach the Champions League final in 2019 and the EFL Cup final in 2021. In 2020, he won the FIFA Puskás Award for an amazing solo goal. In the 2021–22 season, he shared the Premier League Golden Boot award, becoming the first Asian player to win it. By April 2023, he was the first Asian player to score 100 Premier League goals. He became Tottenham's captain in 2023. In 2025, he led Spurs to win the UEFA Europa League title, which was his first major trophy and ended the club's 17-year wait for a title. After a successful decade with Tottenham, Son joined Los Angeles FC in August 2025.

Son has played for South Korea since 2010. He represented his country in the FIFA World Cup in 2014, 2018, and 2022. He is South Korea's joint top scorer at World Cups with three goals. He also won a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games with the national team. Son has played in four AFC Asian Cup tournaments, with South Korea finishing as runner-up in 2015.

Outside of football, Son is a symbol of national pride in South Korea. He has been recognized in Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 since 2019. In 2022, he received the highest sports award in South Korea, the Order of Sport Merit, Cheongnyong class. Son is also known for making Tottenham Hotspur more popular among South Korean fans.

Early Life and Football Beginnings

Son Heung-min was born in Chuncheon, South Korea. His father, Son Woong-jung, was also a footballer. He later became a manager. Son Heung-min grew up learning football from his father.

Son started his youth career at the academy of FC Seoul. He was even a ball boy for the club in 2008. His role model back then was midfielder Lee Chung-yong. Son speaks Korean, German, and English fluently. His agent shared that Son learned German by watching SpongeBob SquarePants! This shows how determined he was to succeed in Europe.

Club Career Highlights

Hamburger SV Journey

In August 2008, Son left his high school football club to join Hamburger SV's youth academy in Germany. He was only 16 years old. After playing in the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup, he officially joined Hamburg's youth team in November 2009.

Son warming up for Hamburger SV in 2011

Son impressed everyone during the 2010–11 pre-season, scoring nine goals. He signed his first professional contract on his 18th birthday. On 30 October 2010, he scored his first league goal. This made him the youngest Hamburg player to score in the Bundesliga. Son quickly became a promising talent. He scored three goals in 14 matches in his first professional season.

In the 2011–12 pre-season, Son scored 18 goals in just nine games. He made 30 appearances that season, scoring five goals. These goals were very important in helping Hamburg stay in the Bundesliga. The 2012–13 season was a big breakthrough for Son. He became a regular starter and scored 12 goals in 34 matches. This made him one of the top South Korean goal scorers in Europe.

Bayer Leverkusen Adventure

On 13 June 2013, Son moved to Bayer Leverkusen. The transfer fee was reportedly €10 million, a record for the club at the time. He signed a five-year deal. Son quickly settled in, scoring three goals in his first three friendly matches.

Son playing for Bayer Leverkusen in 2014

On 9 November 2013, Son scored a hat-trick against his former club, Hamburger SV, in a 5–3 win. He scored another important goal against Borussia Dortmund. This helped his team stay close to the top of the Bundesliga. He finished the 2013–14 season with 12 goals in 43 matches.

Son continued his great form in the 2014–15 season. He scored another hat-trick against VfL Wolfsburg in a thrilling 4–5 defeat. He ended that season with 17 goals in 42 matches.

Tottenham Hotspur Years

2015–16: First Season with Spurs

On 28 August 2015, Son joined Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. The transfer cost £22 million (€30 million). This made him the most expensive Asian player in football history at that time.

He made his debut on 13 September. Son scored his first two goals for Spurs in a 3–1 win against Qarabağ FK in the 2015–16 UEFA Europa League. Three days later, he scored his first Premier League goal against Crystal Palace. He scored a winning goal against Watford in December. In May, he scored against Chelsea, giving Spurs hope for the league title.

2016–2018: Becoming a Star

Son playing for Tottenham Hotspur in 2016

Before the 2016–17 season, Son wanted more playing time. His manager, Mauricio Pochettino, encouraged him to fight for his spot. Son started the season strong, scoring two goals and assisting another against Stoke City. He scored another two goals against Middlesbrough. Pochettino praised his maturity and how well he had settled in. Son continued his excellent form, scoring in the 2016–17 UEFA Champions League. In October, he became the first South Korean and Asian player to win the Premier League Player of the Month award.

On 12 March 2017, Son scored his first hat-trick for Spurs in an FA Cup match against Millwall. During this game, he unfortunately faced some unfair comments from a section of the Millwall fans. He continued to score important goals, including two against Leicester City. He finished the season with 21 goals in all competitions, his best return ever. He won his second Premier League Player of the Month award in April 2017.

Son with the Best Footballer in Asia (2017) award in 2018

In the 2017–18 season, Son scored his first goal in the UEFA Champions League against Borussia Dortmund. He scored his first Premier League goal of the season against Liverpool. On 5 November 2017, he became the top Asian goalscorer in Premier League history, breaking Park Ji-Sung's record. He scored in five consecutive home games, matching a club record. Son finished the season as a top-10 goal scorer in the Premier League, a first for an Asian player.

2018–19: Champions League Finalist

On 20 July 2018, Son signed a new contract with Tottenham until 2023. He scored his first goals of the season in October 2018, netting twice in his 150th game for Tottenham. He scored his first league goal of the season, his 50th for the club, against Chelsea. This goal won the Premier League's Goal of the Month for November. In February 2019, he scored against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League. He was named Premier League Player of the Year at the London Football Awards. On 3 April 2019, Son scored the first professional goal at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

On 9 April 2019, Son scored the first European goal at the new stadium against Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals. In the next leg, he scored twice, helping Tottenham reach the semi-finals for the first time since 1962. His goals also made him the highest-scoring Asian player in Champions League history. In May 2019, he received a red card for a challenge during a match.

2019–20: Puskás Award Winner

Son started the 2019–20 season with two goals against Crystal Palace. In October, he was nominated for the 2019 Ballon d'Or. In November, an accidental challenge led to another player's injury, which made Son very upset. His red card was later removed after an appeal. He later apologized to the camera after scoring in a Champions League game.

On 7 December, Son scored an incredible solo goal against Burnley. He ran from one end of the pitch, dribbling past seven players. This goal was called a "goal of the season contender." His manager, José Mourinho, even nicknamed him "Sonaldo Nazario." This goal won the Premier League Goal of the Month and later the Premier League Goal of the Season award. In December 2020, it also won the prestigious FIFA Puskás Award for the best goal of the year.

In February 2020, Son scored two goals against Aston Villa, becoming the first Asian footballer to score 50 goals in the Premier League. He played the entire game despite suffering a broken arm. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Son completed his mandatory military service in South Korea. He served with the Republic of Korea Marine Corps for three weeks and finished as one of the top trainees.

2020–21: Team of the Year

Son with Tottenham Hotspur in 2021

In the 2020–21 season, Son scored four goals against Southampton, all assisted by Harry Kane. This was a Premier League first! He also scored two goals against Manchester United in a huge 6–1 win. Son received his third Premier League Player of the Month award in November 2020.

On 2 January 2021, Son scored his 100th goal for Tottenham against Leeds. He and Harry Kane set a new record for the most goal combinations in a single Premier League season. Both Son and Kane were chosen for the PFA Premier League Team of the Year.

2021–22: Golden Boot Winner

On 23 July 2021, Son extended his contract with Tottenham until 2025. He scored his first goal of the season in the opening match against Manchester City. He also scored in new manager Antonio Conte's first game in charge. On 26 February, Son and Harry Kane broke another record, combining for their 37th Premier League goal.

On 9 April, Son scored a hat-trick against Aston Villa. This put him into Tottenham's all-time top 10 goalscoring list. On the last day of the season, he scored twice against Norwich City. This helped Tottenham qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Son also won the Premier League Golden Boot with 23 goals, sharing it with Mohamed Salah. He was the first Asian player ever to achieve this!

2022–23: 100th Premier League Goal

After winning the Golden Boot, Son had a slow start to the 2022–23 season. However, he ended his goal drought in style. He came off the bench to score a hat-trick in just 13 minutes against Leicester City. On 1 November, Son suffered an orbital fracture near his left eye during a Champions League match. He recovered quickly enough to play in the 2022 FIFA World Cup for South Korea, wearing a protective mask in all his games.

On 8 April, Son scored his 100th Premier League goal against Brighton & Hove Albion. He became the first Asian player to reach this amazing milestone. Son later revealed he had played with a hernia injury for 8–9 months, which affected his performance.

2023–2025: Captaincy and Europa League Victory

Son with the Best Footballer in Asia (2022) award in 2023

On 12 August 2023, Son was announced as Tottenham's new captain, taking over from Hugo Lloris. On 2 September, he scored his first hat-trick as captain in a 5–2 win over Burnley. On 24 September, he scored two goals against Arsenal in the North London derby. These were his 149th and 150th goals for the club. His manager, Ange Postecoglou, praised his leadership and hard work. Son scored against Liverpool on 1 October, his 200th professional goal in top-division European football. He was named Premier League Player of the Month for September, his fourth time receiving the award. On 10 December, he had a goal and two assists against Newcastle United, becoming Tottenham's all-time assist leader in the Premier League.

Son returned from the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in February 2024. He immediately made an impact, assisting a late winning goal against Brighton & Hove Albion. His manager called him "the best attacking player in the competition." In December, Son scored directly from a corner kick in an EFL Cup quarter-final win against Manchester United.

On 7 January 2025, Tottenham extended Son's contract until June 2026. On 21 May, Son lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy after Tottenham's 1–0 win over Manchester United in the final. This was Tottenham's first major title since 2008 and Son's first trophy in his professional career. On 1 August, Son announced he would be leaving Tottenham. His final game was a friendly against Newcastle United in Seoul, where players from both teams gave him a guard of honour.

Los Angeles FC Move

On 6 August 2025, Son moved to Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC. The deal was worth $26.5 million, a record for MLS. He became the second South Korean player in the club's history. On 23 August, Son scored his first goal for LAFC from a free kick. On 17 September, he scored his first hat-trick for LAFC in a 4–1 win against Real Salt Lake. In October, his first goal for LAFC was voted the MLS Goal of the Year.

International Career for South Korea

Youth and Early Senior Appearances (2009–2014)

Son was part of the South Korea U17 team that played in the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

On 24 December 2010, Son was selected for the South Korea national team for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup. He made his debut on 30 December. At the tournament, Son scored his first international goal in a 4–1 win against India.

Son being interviewed after playing for South Korea in 2013

Son chose to focus on his club career and did not play in the 2012 London Olympics. However, he became a regular player for the national team in 2013. He scored a winning goal in the 96th minute against Qatar in a World Cup qualifier.

In June 2014, Son was part of South Korea's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He scored in a 4–2 defeat to Algeria. The Korea Football Association tried to get Son to play in the 2014 Asian Games to earn military service exemption, but his club, Bayer Leverkusen, did not release him.

Asian Cup Runner-up and Asian Games Gold (2015–2018)

Son with South Korean fans at the 2016 Summer Olympics

Son played for South Korea in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup. He scored both goals in a 2–0 extra-time win against Uzbekistan in the quarter-finals. In the final against Australia, he scored a late equalizer, but South Korea lost 2–1 after extra time. He was named in the Team of the Tournament.

In 2016, Son was one of three older players chosen for the South Korea U23 squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics. He scored two goals in the group stages, but South Korea was eliminated in the quarter-finals.

On 3 September 2015, Son scored a hat-trick in an 8–0 win over Laos during World Cup qualification.

Son playing for South Korea against Mexico at the 2018 FIFA World Cup

On 13 June 2017, Son broke his right forearm during a World Cup qualifier against Qatar. He helped Korea qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In the World Cup, Son scored a curling strike against Mexico. He also scored the second goal in a famous 2–0 victory over reigning world champions Germany, which eliminated them from the tournament.

Son was chosen as one of three older players for the football tournament at the 2018 Asian Games. He captained the team and scored the only goal against Kyrgyzstan. In the gold medal match against Japan, Son assisted both extra-time goals in a 2–1 win. This victory meant the entire squad received exemption from South Korea's mandatory military service.

Captaincy and Recent Tournaments (2019–Present)

Son playing for South Korea at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup

Son captained South Korea in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. He missed the first two group matches due to an agreement with Tottenham. He assisted both goals in a 2–0 win over China. South Korea was eliminated by Qatar in the quarter-finals.

Despite recovering from an eye injury, Son led the South Korean squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in October 2022. He wore a protective mask in all his matches. Son helped South Korea reach the Round of 16 for the first time since 2010. He provided a match-winning assist to Hwang Hee-chan in a surprise 2–1 victory against Portugal. South Korea was later eliminated by Brazil.

Son was called up for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. He scored a penalty against Jordan and another in a penalty shoot-out win over Saudi Arabia. In the quarter-finals against Australia, he won a crucial penalty and scored the winning goal with a free-kick in extra time. South Korea lost to Jordan in the semi-finals.

On 9 September 2025, Son played against Mexico in a friendly. He joined Hong Myung-bo and Cha Bum-kun as the most capped player for the South Korean national team with 136 appearances.

How Son Plays Football

Son is a very flexible player. He can play in any forward position, like a winger or a striker. He has even played as an attacking midfielder. He once said, "I don't care where I play. The main thing is I'm in the game."

Son is famous for being able to use both feet equally well. He has amazing speed, knows where to be on the field, and can control the ball closely. His accurate shots make him very dangerous, especially on fast counter-attacks. People also praise his hard work and how he helps defend. He is great at setting up goals for his teammates, as well as scoring them himself. Even legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson once said he wished he could have managed Son.

Sponsorships and Media Presence

Son has sponsorship deals with big brands like sportswear company Adidas. Since 2022, he has been a brand ambassador for the luxury fashion house Burberry. In 2023, he became a global face for Burberry's new campaign.

He is also a brand ambassador for the high-end luggage brand Tumi. In 2024, he became a global ambassador for Tumi. In 2022, Son was named a brand ambassador for Calvin Klein Underwear in South Korea.

Son also has official digital collectibles called NFTs. He even has his own outfit in the popular video game Fortnite.

Personal Life and Contributions

In 2018, Son opened the Son Football Academy in his hometown of Chuncheon. He funded most of the £11 million cost himself. His father and brother help run the academy.

Son is also very generous. In 2019, he donated about £100,000 to help victims of the Goseong Fire in South Korea. In 2020, he donated £65,000 to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea.

As a South Korean player, Son has unfortunately faced racist abuse from fans during games and online. He is part of UEFA's Real Scars campaign, which aims to raise awareness about online abuse against footballers.

On 27 August 2025, Son threw the first pitch for the Major League Baseball team Los Angeles Dodgers. Son is also the godfather to the children of his former Spurs teammate Ben Davies.

Career Statistics

Club

International

Scores and results list South Korea's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Son goal.

List of international goals scored by Son Heung-min

No.	Date	Venue	Cap	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition	Ref.
1	18 January 2011	Thani bin Jassim Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar	3	India	4–1	4–1	2011 AFC Asian Cup
2	26 March 2013	Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, South Korea	13	Qatar	2–1	2–1	2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
3	6 September 2013	Incheon Football Stadium, Incheon, South Korea	17	Haiti	1–0	4–1	Friendly
4					4–1
5	15 October 2013	Cheonan Stadium, Cheonan, South Korea	20	Mali	2–1	3–1	Friendly
6	5 March 2014	Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus, Greece	23	Greece	2–0	2–0	Friendly
7	22 June 2014	Estádio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre, Brazil	27	Algeria	1–3	2–4	2014 FIFA World Cup
8	22 January 2015	Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne, Australia	37	Uzbekistan	1–0	2–0 (aet)	2015 AFC Asian Cup
9					2–0
10	31 January 2015	ANZ Stadium, Sydney, Australia	39	Australia	1–1	1–2 (aet)	2015 AFC Asian Cup
11	16 June 2015	Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand	43	Myanmar	2–0	2–0	2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
12	3 September 2015	Hwaseong Stadium, Hwaseong, South Korea	44	Laos	2–0	8–0	2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
13					5–0
14					7–0
15	17 November 2015	New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane, Laos	46	Laos	3–0	5–0	2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
16					5–0
17	6 October 2016	Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon, South Korea	50	Qatar	3–2	3–2	2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
18	10 October 2017	Tissot Arena, Biel/Bienne, Switzerland	59	Morocco	1–3	1–3	Friendly
19	10 November 2017	Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon, South Korea	60	Colombia	1–0	2–1	Friendly
20					2–0
21	28 May 2018	Daegu Stadium, Daegu, South Korea	64	Honduras	1–0	2–0	Friendly
22	23 June 2018	Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don, Russia	69	Mexico	1–2	1–2	2018 FIFA World Cup
23	27 June 2018	Kazan Arena, Kazan, Russia	70	Germany	2–0	2–0	2018 FIFA World Cup
24	26 March 2019	Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, South Korea	79	Colombia	1–0	2–1	Friendly
25	10 October 2019	Hwaseong Stadium, Hwaseong, South Korea	84	Sri Lanka	1–0	8–0	2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
26					5–0
27	13 June 2021	Goyang Stadium, Goyang, South Korea	91	Lebanon	2–1	2–1	2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
28	7 October 2021	Ansan Wa~ Stadium, Ansan, South Korea	93	Syria	2–1	2–1	2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
29	12 October 2021	Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran	94	Iran	1–0	1–1	2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
30	16 November 2021	Thani bin Jassim Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar	96	Iraq	2–0	3–0	2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
31	24 March 2022	Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, South Korea	97	Iran	1–0	2–0	2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
32	6 June 2022	Daejeon World Cup Stadium, Daejeon, South Korea	100	Chile	2–0	2–0	Friendly
33	10 June 2022	Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon, South Korea	101	Paraguay	2–1	2–2	Friendly
34	23 September 2022	Goyang Stadium, Goyang, South Korea	103	Costa Rica	2–2	2–2	Friendly
35	27 September 2022	Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, South Korea	104	Cameroon	1–0	1–0	Friendly
36	24 March 2023	Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium, Ulsan, South Korea	109	Colombia	1–0	2–2	Friendly
37					2–0
38	17 October 2023	Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon, South Korea	114	Vietnam	4–0	6–0	Friendly
39	16 November 2023	Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, South Korea	115	Singapore	3–0	5–0	2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
40	21 November 2023	Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre, Shenzhen China	116	China	1–0	3–0	2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
41					2–0
42	20 January 2024	Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar	119	Jordan	1–0	2–2	2023 AFC Asian Cup
43	25 January 2024	Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar	120	Malaysia	3–2	3–3	2023 AFC Asian Cup
44	2 February 2024	Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar	122	Australia	2–1	2–1 (aet)	2023 AFC Asian Cup
45	21 March 2024	Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul, South Korea	124	Thailand	1–0	1–1	2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
46	26 March 2024	Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand	125	Thailand	2–0	3–0	2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
47	6 June 2024	National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore	126	Singapore	3–0	7–0	2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
48					5–0
49	10 September 2024	Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman	129	Oman	2–1	3–1	2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
50	14 November 2024	Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait City, Kuwait	130	Kuwait	2–0	3–1	2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
51	19 November 2024	Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan	131	Palestine	1–1	1–1	2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
52	6 September 2025	Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, United States	135	United States	1–0	2–0	Friendly
53	9 September 2025	Geodis Park, Nashville, United States	136	Mexico	1–1	2–2	Friendly
54	14 November 2025	Daejeon World Cup Stadium, Daejeon, South Korea	139	Bolivia	1–0	2–0	Friendly

Honours and Awards

Tottenham Hotspur

• UEFA Europa League: 2024–25
• EFL Cup runner-up: 2020–21
• UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2018–19

South Korea U17

• AFC U-16 Championship runner-up: 2008

South Korea U23

• Asian Games: 2018

South Korea

• AFC Asian Cup runner-up: 2015

Individual Awards

• FIFA Puskás Award: 2020
• Best Footballer in Asia: 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025
• AFC Asian Cup Team of the Tournament: 2015, 2023
• AFC Asian International Player of the Year: 2015, 2017, 2019, 2023
• AFC Opta All-time XI at the FIFA World Cup: 2020
• AFC Fans' All-time XI at the FIFA World Cup: 2020
• AFC Asian Cup All-time XI: 2023
• The Asian Awards Outstanding Achievement in Sports: 2016
• AIPS Asia Best Asian Male Athlete: 2018
• IFFHS Asian Men's Player of the Year: 2020, 2021, 2022
• IFFHS Asian Men's Team of the Year: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
• IFFHS Asian Men's Player of the Decade: 2021
• IFFHS Asian Men's Team of All Time: 2021
• FourFourTwo Best Asian Footballer of All Time: 2024
• UEFA Champions League Set-piece Goal of the Season: 2014–15
• Eurosport Player of the Season: 2021–22
• Bundesliga Debut of the Hinrunde: 2010
• Korean FA Player of the Year: 2013, 2014, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024
• Korean FA Fans' Player of the Year: 2014, 2015
• Korean FA Goal of the Year: 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025
• Gallup Korea's Athlete of the Year: 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• Cheongnyong Medal: 2022
• Premier League Player of the Month: September 2016, April 2017, October 2020, September 2023
• Premier League Goal of the Month: November 2018, December 2019
• Premier League Goal of the Season: 2019–20
• Premier League Golden Boot: 2021–22
• FA Cup top goalscorer: 2016–17
• PFA Fans' Premier League Player of the Month: January 2018
• PFA Premier League Team of the Year: 2020–21
• BBC Goal of the Season: 2019–20
• Fantasy Premier League Team of the Season: 2020–21, 2021–22, 2023–24
• MLS Goal of the Year: 2025
• Premier League Player of the Year by London Football Awards: 2019
• Hamburger SV All-time XI by Bundesliga: 2018
• Tottenham Hotspur Goal of the Season: 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2022–23, 2024–25
• Tottenham Hotspur Player of the Season: 2018–19, 2019–20, 2021–22
• Tottenham Hotspur Goal of the Decade: 2020

Records

• Most international caps for South Korea: 140 caps

Images for kids

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  A mural of Son down the street from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, unveiled in December 2025

See also

In Spanish: Son Heung-min para niños

• List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps
• List of men's footballers with 50 or more international goals
• List of footballers with 100 or more Premier League goals