Son Heung-min
Son Heung-min (Hangul: 손흥민 [sʰon hɯŋmin]; born 8 July 1992) is a South Korean soccer player. He is now in the English Premier League at Tottenham Hotspur F.C.. Son is a forward who plays both as a winger and a striker. He played in the Bundesliga for Hamburger SV and Bayer Leverkusen. Son is also a key player on the South Korean national team. He played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Son Heung-min | ||
| Date of birth | 8 July 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Chuncheon, Gangwon, South Korea | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Tottenham Hotspur F.C. | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008 | Dongbuk High School | ||
| 2008-2010 | Hamburger SV | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2013 | Hamburger SV | ||
| 2013–2015 | Bayer Leverkusen | ||
| 2015- | Tottenham Hotspur F.C. | ||
| National team | |||
| 2008–2009 | Korea Republic U17 | ||
| 2008–2009 | Korea Republic | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Personal life
Son was born on July 8th 1992 in Chuncheon, South Korea. He was taught by his father, who was a football player. He graduated Chuncheon Buan Elementary School. Then he entered Chuncheon Hupyeong Middle School, butl he transferred to and graduated from Wonju Yukmingwan Middle School. He entered Dongbuk High School, but quit to join Hamburger SV.
Club Career
Hamburger SV
In 2008, Son joined the youth academy of Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga at the age of 16. He signed a professional contract before the 2010-2011 season.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
In June 2013, he transferred to Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Tottenham Hotspur
In August 2015, Son joined the English Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
International career
Son's first international competition was the 2011 AFC Asian Cup.[1] Later, he played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.[2]
Son Heung-min Media
Son warming up for Hamburger SV in 2011
Son (left) playing for Hamburger SV against Elia of Werder Bremen in August 2012
LG전자와 레버쿠젠이 △ 3개 경기 유니폼 광고권 어린이심장재단에 무상양도 △ 선수들이 사인한 그림 경매수익금 전액 기부 등 사회적 책임을 실천하는 '착한' 스포츠마케팅을 펼친다. 레버쿠젠 손흥민 선수가 독일 어린이심장재단 재단의 로고가 새겨진 셔츠를 입고 경기에 임하고 있다.
Son playing for Tottenham Hotspur in 2016
Son playing for Tottenham Hotspur against Hull City in 2017
Son with the Best Footballer in Asia trophy in 2018
Son in 2021 with Tottenham Hotspur
Son being interviewed after playing for South Korea in 2013
Son with South Korean fans at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Son playing for South Korea against Mexico at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
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References
- ↑ The Korea Herald, "Son of SV Hamburg tapped to Asian Cup team"; retrieved 2016-06-29.
- ↑ The Telegraph, "South Korea World Cup 2014 squad"; retrieved 2016-06-29.