009 Son Heung-Min

Son Heung-min, born on July 8, 1992, in Chuncheon, South Korea, is a professional footballer widely regarded as one of the finest Asian players in history. He began his youth career at FC Seoul before moving to Germany to join Hamburger SV’s academy in 2008. Son made his professional debut with Hamburg in 2010 and later transferred to Bayer Leverkusen in 2013, where his impressive performances caught global attention.

In 2015, Son signed with Tottenham Hotspur, becoming the most expensive Asian player at the time. Known for his versatility, blistering pace, and clinical finishing, he has been instrumental in Tottenham’s successes, including their run to the 2019 UEFA Champions League final. Son has won multiple individual accolades, including the Premier League Golden Boot in 2022.

A proud captain of South Korea’s national team, Son has led his country to significant achievements, including a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games.