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Son Heung-min

Son Heung-min is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a forward and has been one of the most prominent Asian players in men’s football.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Son Heung-min is a South Korean footballer who plays as a forward for Tottenham Hotspur. He is one of the most successful Asian players in Premier League history.

What it is

Son Heung-min is a professional footballer from South Korea, known for his speed, finishing, and versatility as a forward. He began his European career at Hamburger SV in 2010, later played for Bayer Leverkusen, and joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2015. He was appointed club captain in 2023.

Why it matters

Son has broken barriers for Asian players in men’s football. In April 2023, he became the first Asian player to score 100 Premier League goals. As captain, he led Tottenham to the UEFA Europa League title in 2025, a major trophy for the club. His success inspires fans globally, including in Canada.

Key details

Born 8 July 1992 in Chuncheon, South Korea. He came through FC Seoul’s youth system before moving to Germany as a teenager. His senior debut was for Hamburger SV in 2010. He has represented South Korea at the senior level and is regarded as one of the team’s leading modern players.

In short

  • First Asian player to score 100 Premier League goals (April 2023).
  • Appointed Tottenham Hotspur captain in 2023.
  • Won the UEFA Europa League with Tottenham in 2025.
  • Born in Chuncheon, South Korea, and developed in Germany.
Canadian angle

Son Heung-min is followed by Canadian soccer fans as one of the most successful Asian players in world football and a global star in the Premier League.

Quick questions

What position does Son Heung-min play?
He plays as a forward.
When was Son Heung-min born?
He was born on 8 July 1992.
What is Son Heung-min’s most notable Premier League record?
He became the first Asian player to score 100 Premier League goals in April 2023.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_Heung-min
    Supports: Birthplace, youth move to Germany, club transfers, captaincy, 100 Premier League goals, and 2025 UEFA Europa League title.
  2. Olympics.com — https://www.olympics.com/en/athletes/heungmin-son
    Supports: Birth year, move from FC Seoul youth setup to Germany, Hamburg debut, Bayer Leverkusen spell, and Tottenham transfer.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/_/id/149945/son-heung-min
    Supports: Birthdate, nationality, and position.
  4. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/85971/son-heung-min/overview
    Supports: Birthdate and player profile in the Premier League.
  5. BBC Sport — https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48113093
    Supports: Assessment of his standing as one of South Korea's greatest players and context on his Tottenham career.
  6. MLSsoccer.com — https://www.mlssoccer.com/players/son-heung-min/
    Supports: Birthplace, nationality, and position.