Son Heung-min, affectionately known as “Sonny,” made his presence felt this August by transferring from Tottenham Hotspur to LAFC in the MLS. His contract extends through the next year. Standing at 6 feet, Sonny is regarded as the most recognizable Asian soccer player. He holds immense popularity in South Korea, a sentiment echoed by the Los Angeles Times that once noted he is “more popular than K-pop.”
Son left South Korea in his teenage years and started his professional journey in Germany’s Bundesliga with Hamburger SV and Bayer Leverkusen. By 2015, he joined Tottenham Hotspur and participated in 454 games for the club. He captained Spurs to a UEFA Europa League title, marking their first significant trophy win in 17 years.
His role as a leader in both club and national teams stems from his dynamic abilities on the field. Known for his creative playmaking, Sonny adjusts to any role necessary during matches. His long stride and speed render him a formidable opponent.
Although he has experienced a goal-scoring drought for his club and country, Sonny, a former Premier League Golden Boot winner, leads MLS in assists. This statistic could prove advantageous for South Korea during the World Cup. This will be Sonny’s fourth World Cup, where Mexico, the co-host, is anticipated to be South Korea’s most challenging group-stage rival.
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