Son Heung-min was born in Chuncheon, South Korea on the 8th of July, 1992 and he developed a love for football at an early age. His professional career began in 2008 when he joined Hamburger SV youth academy. Son opened his Bundesliga account in 2010, breaking onto the scene as an exciting prospect of a forward.
Professional Career & Club Honors
Hamburger SV (2010–2013): 20 goals in 78 appearances, where he announced himself.
Bayer Leverkusen (2013 – 2015): Scored 29 goals in 87 games across two seasons before being monitored by some of Europe’s elite.
Tottenham (2015–Present): Son Heung-min became a key player for Spurs when he joined them in 2015. Indeed on November 9th, 2024 he had made 309 appearances with 123 goals and assisted 64 more in the Premier League (Goals & Assists@PremierLeague.)
Korean International Career
Son Heung-min made his South Korean debut in 2010. He has 129 caps and 49 goals for the team, helping them to the semi-finals of the 2023 Asian Cup.
Biggest accomplishments and awards
Premier League Golden Boot: (2021–2022), His 23 goals saw him awarded the Premier League Golden Boot, shared with Mohamed Salah, making Son the first Asian player to win this award.
Puskás Award (2020): He bagged this award for his stellar individual goal against Burnley.
Asian Games Gold Medal (2018): Son capped his international career with the Asian Games title, earning South Korea an exemption from mandatory military service.
FRAMING THE PAST AND RECENT FORM
In the 2024–2025 season, Son has continued to excel:
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| UEFA Europa League | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| League Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 3 | 3 |
News & Updates: Latest Related Items
Nov 4, 2024: Substitution Incident, Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Hotspur (T)Substituted in the 56th minute of a match vs. Aston Villa, Son was clearly frustrated during what became a crummy day for his team Manager Ange Postecoglou said the idea was to avoid a “re-injury” because Son had just returned from injury issues.
Contract Duration: Son Heung-min’s current deal with Tottenham expires in June 2025. That his importance at the club is such that discussions about an extension are ongoing.
Net Worth and Endorsements
Son’s net worth is estimated to be about $40 million in 2024. That includes income sources from his Tottenham salary and endorsement deals with companies such as Adidas and Gillette.
Off-Field Contributions and Personal Life
Son Heung-min is humble, hardworking, and involved in a number of charitable activities. He also contributed to causes in his native South Korea and the UK, further stating that he wants to give back.
Son’s father has strict rules about his marriage:-
He feels as though his career should be his priority and Son is inclined to agree.
“My father says this and I agree, as well,” Son said in an interview.
“When you marry, the number one will be family, wife and kids, and then football. I want to make sure that while I play at the top level, football can be number one. You don’t know how long you can play at the top level.
“When you retire, or when you are 33 or 34, you can still have a long life with your family.”
