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Son Heung-min Biography
Son Heung-min is a South Korean forward and national-team captain whose two-footed finishing, speed and sustained production made him one of the most consequential Asian players in European football. Raised in Chuncheon, he learned through an exacting technical programme led by his father, former professional Son Woong-jung, and moved to Germany as a teenager to join Hamburger SV's academy. After Bundesliga spells with Hamburg and Bayer Leverkusen, Son joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2015. Across a decade in north London he scored 173 goals in 454 appearances in all competitions, became the first Asian player to reach 100 Premier League goals, shared the 2021-22 Premier League Golden Boot with Mohamed Salah, won the FIFA Puskas Award for his solo goal against Burnley and succeeded Hugo Lloris as club captain. In May 2025 he captained Tottenham to the UEFA Europa League title, the club's first trophy in 17 years, before moving to Los Angeles FC that August. His first 13 LAFC matches produced 12 goals and four assists including the 2025 MLS Goal of the Year; in 2026 he became MLS All-Star Game MVP and, through the completed September 19 league match, had six regular-season goals and a league-leading 13 assists. Internationally, Son won 2018 Asian Games gold, played at four World Cups through 2026 and entered that tournament as Korea Republic's record appearance-maker. His public interviews also document a disciplined recovery-centred routine, affection for Korean home cooking, selective skincare and fragrance preferences, while his private relationship and pet status remain unconfirmed rather than inferred.
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Full name: Son Heung-min
Son Heung-min is a South Korean forward and national-team captain whose two-footed finishing, speed and sustained production made him one of the most consequential Asian players in European football. Raised in Chuncheon, he learned through an exacting technical programme led by his father, former professional Son Woong-jung, and moved to Germany as a teenager to join Hamburger SV's academy. After Bundesliga spells with Hamburg and Bayer Leverkusen, Son joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2015. Across a decade in north London he scored 173 goals in 454 appearances in all competitions, became the first Asian player to reach 100 Premier League goals, shared the 2021-22 Premier League Golden Boot with Mohamed Salah, won the FIFA Puskas Award for his solo goal against Burnley and succeeded Hugo Lloris as club captain. In May 2025 he captained Tottenham to the UEFA Europa League title, the club's first trophy in 17 years, before moving to Los Angeles FC that August. His first 13 LAFC matches produced 12 goals and four assists including the 2025 MLS Goal of the Year; in 2026 he became MLS All-Star Game MVP and, through the completed September 19 league match, had six regular-season goals and a league-leading 13 assists. Internationally, Son won 2018 Asian Games gold, played at four World Cups through 2026 and entered that tournament as Korea Republic's record appearance-maker. His public interviews also document a disciplined recovery-centred routine, affection for Korean home cooking, selective skincare and fragrance preferences, while his private relationship and pet status remain unconfirmed rather than inferred.
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What is Son Heung-min known for?
He is known for two-footed finishing, a ten-season Tottenham career, captaining club and country, becoming the first Asian Premier League Golden Boot winner and later joining Los Angeles FC.
Sources: Los Angeles Football Club · Premier League · Premier League
Which club does Son Heung-min play for in 2026?
He plays for Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer. His Designated Player contract runs through 2027, with an option for 2028 and another option through June 2029.
Sources: Los Angeles Football Club
What is Son Heung-min's latest completed-match news?
On September 19, 2026, he scored from 25 yards and assisted Denis Bouanga in LAFC's 2-2 draw at San Jose, taking his league totals to six goals and 13 assists.
Sources: Los Angeles Football Club
How did Son Heung-min perform at the 2026 MLS All-Star Game?
He scored twice in the first half as the MLS All-Stars won 4-3 and was named the game's Most Valuable Player.
Sources: Major League Soccer
How did Korea Republic do at the 2026 World Cup?
Korea Republic beat Czechia 2-1, then lost 1-0 to both Mexico and South Africa and did not advance from the group stage.
Sources: FIFA
How many goals did Son Heung-min score for Tottenham?
He scored 173 goals in 454 appearances across all competitions during ten seasons with Tottenham.
Sources: Los Angeles Football Club
Did Son Heung-min win a trophy as Tottenham captain?
Yes. He captained Tottenham to the 2025 UEFA Europa League title, the club's first trophy in 17 years.
Sources: Tottenham Hotspur · UEFA
When did Son Heung-min win the Premier League Golden Boot?
He shared the 2021-22 award with Mohamed Salah after both scored 23 league goals; Son was the first Asian winner.
Sources: Premier League
Which goal won Son Heung-min the FIFA Puskas Award?
His solo run and finish for Tottenham against Burnley on December 7, 2019 won the 2020 FIFA Puskas Award.
Sources: FIFA
Has Son Heung-min written a book?
Yes. His Korean autobiographical essay 축구를 하며 생각한 것들 is represented here by the 2020 Brainstore recover edition, ISBN 9791188073559.
Sources: Yes24
What food does Son Heung-min like?
He has repeatedly praised his mother's Korean cooking; in 2026 he also said he loved Los Angeles tacos but not cilantro.
Sources: GQ · Tatler Asia
What is Son Heung-min's training and recovery routine?
In a direct interview he described sleeping eight to nine hours, receiving recovery treatment almost daily and giving full effort in training every day.
Sources: Tatler Asia
What skincare has Son Heung-min described?
He said he wears sunscreen during training and occasionally uses a face mask after substantial sun exposure, while otherwise keeping grooming minimal.
Sources: GQ Korea
Is Son Heung-min married?
No reliable current first-person or official source reviewed on September 26, 2026 established a marriage or partner, so FameShelf does not publish a current relationship status.
Sources: GQ · The Guardian