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Son Heung-min was born in Chuncheon, Gangwon, South Korea. His father, Son Woong-jung, is a retired footballer turned manager who once played for the South Korea national B team.
Early Football Career
2006-2007
Son began his football career at Yukminkwan Middle School and later moved to Dongbuk Middle School. He then joined FC Seoul's youth academy, where he was a ball boy in an FC Seoul home match in 2008.
Move to Germany
2008-2010
Son relocated to Germany to join Hamburger SV at the age of 16. He made his debut in the Bundesliga in 2010.
International Debut
2010
Son made his debut for the South Korea national team in a pre-tournament friendly against Syria on 30 December 2010. He scored his first international goal during a 4–1 group stage win against India in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup.
Transfer to Bayer Leverkusen
2013
Son moved to Bayer Leverkusen for a club record €10 million. He played for Bayer Leverkusen until 2015.
Transfer to Tottenham Hotspur
2015
Son signed for Tottenham Hotspur for £22 million, becoming the most expensive Asian player in history. He has since become a key player for the club, winning the Premier League Golden Boot award in the 2021–22 season.
Asian Games Gold
2018
Son was part of the South Korea U23 team that won gold at the 2018 Asian Games.
UEFA Champions League Final
2019
Son became the second Asian in history to reach and start a UEFA Champions League final after compatriot Park Ji-sung.
Premier League Golden Boot
2021-22
Son won the Premier League Golden Boot award with 23 goals, becoming the first Asian player to win it.
100th Premier League Goal
April 2023
Son scored his 100th Premier League goal, becoming the first Asian player to reach this milestone.
Hernia Surgery
May 2023
Son underwent an operation to treat a hernia issue that he had been carrying for 8–9 months, which affected his performance during the 2022–23 season.
Brief
Known For
Professional footballer, captain of Tottenham Hotspur and the South Korea national team.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 8 July 1992.
Born Place: Chuncheon, South Korea.
Career
Current occupation: Professional footballer.
Past occupations: Youth player at FC Seoul and Hamburger SV.
Current Place of Work: Tottenham Hotspur.
Previous Place of Work: Hamburger SV, Bayer Leverkusen.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Premier League Golden Boot award (2021-22), Cheongnyong Medal (2022), numerous other awards and recognitions.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Son Heung-min Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Son Heung-min.
Son Heung-min was born in Chuncheon, Gangwon, South Korea. His father, Son Woong-jung, is a retired footballer turned manager who once played for the South Korea national B team.
Early Football Career
2006-2007
Son began his football career at Yukminkwan Middle School and later moved to Dongbuk Middle School. He then joined FC Seoul's youth academy, where he was a ball boy in an FC Seoul home match in 2008.
Move to Germany
2008-2010
Son relocated to Germany to join Hamburger SV at the age of 16. He made his debut in the Bundesliga in 2010.
International Debut
2010
Son made his debut for the South Korea national team in a pre-tournament friendly against Syria on 30 December 2010. He scored his first international goal during a 4–1 group stage win against India in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup.
Transfer to Bayer Leverkusen
2013
Son moved to Bayer Leverkusen for a club record €10 million. He played for Bayer Leverkusen until 2015.
Transfer to Tottenham Hotspur
2015
Son signed for Tottenham Hotspur for £22 million, becoming the most expensive Asian player in history. He has since become a key player for the club, winning the Premier League Golden Boot award in the 2021–22 season.
Asian Games Gold
2018
Son was part of the South Korea U23 team that won gold at the 2018 Asian Games.
UEFA Champions League Final
2019
Son became the second Asian in history to reach and start a UEFA Champions League final after compatriot Park Ji-sung.
Premier League Golden Boot
2021-22
Son won the Premier League Golden Boot award with 23 goals, becoming the first Asian player to win it.
100th Premier League Goal
April 2023
Son scored his 100th Premier League goal, becoming the first Asian player to reach this milestone.
Hernia Surgery
May 2023
Son underwent an operation to treat a hernia issue that he had been carrying for 8–9 months, which affected his performance during the 2022–23 season.
Brief
Known For
Professional footballer, captain of Tottenham Hotspur and the South Korea national team.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 8 July 1992.
Born Place: Chuncheon, South Korea.
Career
Current occupation: Professional footballer.
Past occupations: Youth player at FC Seoul and Hamburger SV.
Current Place of Work: Tottenham Hotspur.
Previous Place of Work: Hamburger SV, Bayer Leverkusen.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Premier League Golden Boot award (2021-22), Cheongnyong Medal (2022), numerous other awards and recognitions.
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