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The latest news on Son Heung-min, South Korean professional footballer, including sporting news and updates.
Born
8 Jul 1992
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Footballer
last updated:
4 December, 2024
Son Heung-min, who is also South Korean captain, is 11th on Tottenham’s all-time appearance list and the most prolific Asian player in EPL history. Photo: Reuters
English Premier League

Spurs captain Son Heung-min to extend stay at club until at least 2026 season

The 32-year-old’s current deal was due to expire at the end of this season, but he will remain until the end of the following campaign.

English Premier League

Tottenham-bound Yang excited about midseason reunion with Korean superstar Son

Father of Spurs star Son Heung-min ordered to pay fine over football school abuse

Ant Group

Ant International teams up with EPL’s Tottenham Hotspur in global expansion push

Singapore-based Ant International will serve as Tottenham Hotspur’s exclusive global payment solutions provider and digital wallet partner.

Ant International expects to score big under a strategic partnership with English Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur. Photo: Shutterstock

Spurs star Son’s father and brother fined over child abuse at football academy

Father of South Korean star admits an incident with a student occurred but said it was ‘a mutually agreed event as part of fitness training’.

Timepieces

5 watch brands from football star Son Heung-min’s winning collection

Son has splurged part of his US$50 million net worth on Rolexes and Patek Philippes – he’s also worked with Tag Heuer and Samsung

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AFC Asian Cup 2023

When ping pong diplomacy fails: Son Heung-min injured finger in South Korea fight

Argument said to have escalated when Son complained about teammates eating dinner quickly so they could scoot off to play table tennis, on the eve of their shock Asian Cup exit.

Son Heung-min was said to have been unhappy at his teammates’ approach to squad meals. Photo: AP
AFC Asian Cup 2023

Klinsmann looks to Son and Hwang to lead South Korea’s Asian Cup bid

Head coach Juergen Klinsmann will rely on European-based players like Premier League pair Son Hueng-min and Hwang Hee-chan as he tries to steer country to first title in 64 years.

Fifa

South Korea’s Son issues China travel warning ahead of World Cup qualifier

Two countries face each other in Shenzhen on Tuesday in qualifying for 2026 tournament, with Son Heung-min warning teammates to keep their cool in front of sell-out crowd.

South Korea

South Korean esports star Faker could get what BTS couldn’t: military exemption

Potential military service exemption for gamers representing South Korea at the Asian Games has reignited a controversial issue.

South Korean esports player Faker, left, and his colleagues salute the national flag at City Hall in Seoul on August 28. Photo: AFP
English Premier League

Son is first Asian to 100 Premier League goals, dedicates it to late grandfather

‘I hope all the Asian players, especially in South Korea, look at this achievement and believe they can do it as well,’ he says.

Son Heung-min celebrates scoring Tottenham Hotspur’s first goal aganst Brighton. Photo: dpa
English Premier League

South Korea’s Son target of ‘reprehensible’ racist abuse during Spurs win

Tottenham Hotspur striker came off the bench in second half and scored in side’s 2-0 Premier League victory over West Ham.

South Korean celebrities

How does South Korea’s Son Heung-min make and spend his football millions?

The South Korea captain, who scored a goal at the Qatar World Cup, loves Ferrari, Maserati, Patek Philippe and Rolex, but also donates generously

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Fifa World Cup 2022

5 of Asia’s best players at the Qatar 2022 World Cup

Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min of Korea is the most famous internationally, but Japan’s Maya Yoshida, Daichi Kamada and Wataru Endo all play in Germany’s Bundesliga

Asian football stars including Son Heung-min and Maya Yoshida have led their countries to some surprising victories during the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Photos: Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Sorry Son Heung-min, South Korea’s got a new and more handsome soccer star

Cho Gue-sung is enjoying a meteoric rise in popularity after scoring twice in South Korea’s match against Ghana at the World Cup, even being called a ‘face genius’ by local media.

Cho Gue-sung of South Korea celebrates scoring during the Group H match between South Korea and Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on November 28, 2022. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup 2022

Son fit to play in South Korea’s World Cup opener against Uruguay, says coach

The 30-year-old Son has been training in Qatar in a mask and South Korean fans have been eagerly awaiting updates on his fitness.

English Premier League

South Korea’s Son to have facial surgery, putting World Cup in doubt

Premier League club Tottenham give no date for his return, but forward faces a race against time to be fit for South Korea’s opening match against Uruguay.

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Nervy wait for Korea’s World Cup side as Son suffers head injury

Son Heung-min, who is set to play at the World Cup for South Korea, was helped off the field after receiving a shoulder to his face by Mbemba.

Son Heung-min receives medical assistance during the UEFA Champions League group D match. Photo: EPA-EFE
English Premier League

Spurs’ Son says hectic schedule part and parcel of life in Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min says players must remember they are living their dreams by playing in the Premier League, even if the demanding schedule is tough.

English Premier League

Son goal drought for Tottenham Hotspur ‘no concern’ for South Korea boss

‘All the confidence is in him as usual,’ coach says before South Korea’s pre-World Cup friendlies against fellow tournament qualifiers Costa Rica and Cameroon.

English Premier League

Chelsea ban supporter indefinitely after alleged racist abuse of Son

Club releases tweet saying a season-ticket holder has been identified and banned, after Tottenham’s South Korean star Son Heung-min was reportedly racially abused during Premier League game.

Tottenham’s Son Heung-min (right) duels for the ball with Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante. Photo: AP
English Premier League

Chelsea to take ‘strongest action’ after alleged racism towards Son Heung-min

Chelsea have pledged to take the “strongest action” after an alleged racist incident against Son Heung Min in Sunday’s 2-2 Premier League draw with Tottenham.

Chelsea said they investigating the incident against South Korea’s Son Heung-min. Photo: AFP

Son Heung-min opens up on racial abuse as a teen in Germany

Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min has revealed he faced racism as a teenage footballer in Germany and was happy when South Korea knocked Germany out of 2018 World Cup.

South Korea

Son says Spurs stars ‘wrong to think I’m a big shot in Korea’

Tottenham begin preparations for new season with games against a K League select team and Sevilla – but Song Heung-min is keen to avoid tour guide duty.

English Premier League

Son Heung-min again snubbed by fellow pros in Team of the Season

South Korean striker won golden boot award alongside Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah, but was left out of PFA Players’ Team of the Season. Cristiano Ronaldo included despite Manchester United finishing sixth.

Tottenham Hotspurs’ Son Heung-min poses with the Premier League Golden boot award. Photo: DPA
English Premier League

Son first Asian to win Premier League golden boot in ‘dream come true’

South Korea’s Song Heung-min gives emotional interview after scoring twice in Tottenham’s 5-0 thrashing of Norwich to finish tied on 23 goals with Liverpool’s Mo Salah.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung-min celebrates scoring his side’s fifth goal against Norwich. Photo: Reuters
English Premier League

South Korea’s Son shines as Spurs sink West Ham to bolster top-four bid

Striker’s double takes Antonio Conte’s side to within three points of the top four in the English Premier League. In the day’s other game, Timothy Castagne and James Maddison help Leicester to 2-1 win over Brentford at the King Power Stadium.

English Premier League

‘Excited’ Son scores first goal of Conte era – as he did for Mourinho and Nuno

‘I’m really, really looking forward to work with the greatest manager and learn what I can,’ says South Korean star after ‘crazy’ game.

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