To The Lane And Back
·14 September 2021
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·14 September 2021
Son Heung-min has been one of the best players for Tottenham in the Premier League since his arrival in 2015. A lethal winger, he can trouble defences with ease and fire goals at will. Below we will take a look at some interesting facts and details regarding his professional and personal life.
As of 2021, Son Heung-min star has a net worth of $20million which is a decent value for most players. He last signed a new contract recently with Tottenham that goes on till 2025. He currently earns £140,000-per-week which amounts to £7.28million per year.
Son Heung-min during his time at Hamburger SV
An established name in the game, the 29-year-old South Korean started his youth career at FC Seoul before moving to Hamburger SV’s youth setup in 2008. When he was playing for the U-19’s, he was sent back on loan to FC Seoul in 2009 for that season. In 2010, he was finally promoted to the first team and went on to make 78 appearances for them.
After 3 seasons, Bayer Leverkusen signed him. He impressed during his spell at the club with 29 goals and 11 assists in just two seasons. Tottenham took note of his talents and brought him to England in 2015.
Since then, he has gone on to establish himself as one of the best forwards in the league as well as in Europe. Son has been a bit unlucky in terms of trophies in his club career as he has only come close with two runners up medals in the Champions League in 2019 and Carabao Cup in 2020/21 with Spurs.
Son Heung-min in action for Tottenham
Son has been around the national side since 2008, right from the youth levels. He was a part of the U-17 World Cup that South Korea participated in in 2009. Within a year, he was handed his first cap for the senior side in a friendly against Syria.
Since then, Son has been a part of a host of major tournaments for his nation. He played a crucial part in the qualification as well as the final tournaments, scoring vital goals. So far, he has appeared in the 2014 and 2018 World Cups, scoring an iconic one in the latter that sent Germany out.
Son would get the first trophy of his career when he won the Asian Games in 2018. That meant the whole squad was exempt from compulsory military service that all their nationals have to go through. Although, Son eventually would take on the training during the COVID break in 2020.
Son Heung-min excelled in his military training
Born in South Korea to father Son Woong-Jung and mother Eun Ja Kil, Son spent his childhood years there. Son also has an elder brother Heung-Yun Son. He took up the sport quite early in his formative years and has not looked back since. His father has also represented the national side during his playing years.
Son is said to have made the claim that he will not marry until he has retired from the game. He is currently understood to be single but he has dated K-pop stars such as Bang Min-ah and Yoo So-young.
Son has long been tied up with industry giants Adidas. They have been his sponsor since his Hamburger SV days. He also holds endorsement deals with personal care and grooming company Gillette, often appearing in their ad campaigns. Another perhaps lesser-known deal he has is with Bing Ice Cream which is a company in his home nation.
Son featuring in an endorsement. (Courtesy: Google)
Son stays fairly active on certain social media platforms but notably does not have an official account on Twitter. It can be said that he posts more frequently on Instagram than on Facebook.
What is Son Heung-Min’s net worth?
Son Heung-Min has an approximate net worth of around $20million as of 2021.
What is Son Heung-Min’s Nationality?
Son Heung-Min is South Korean, with parents from the same region.
How many clubs has Son Heung-Min played for?
Son Heung-Min has played for 3 senior clubs – Hamburger SV, Bayer Leverkusen and Tottenham Hotspur.
Has Son Heung-Min won a league title?
Son Heung-Min has not won a league title yet with any of the senior clubs he has played for.
What is the salary of Son Heung-Min at Tottenham Hotspur?
Son Heung-Min currently earns £140,00-a-week at Tottenham.
Who is Son Heung-Min’s girlfriend?
Son Heung-Min isn’t believed to be publically dating anyone.
How much transfer fees did Tottenham pay for Son Heung-Min?
Son Heung-Min cost Tottenham around €30million in transfer fees.