On the 8th (Korean time), Son Heung-min revealed his dream team, consisting of seven players, in an interview with global media 'Goal.com.'
Son Heung-min selected Edwin van der Sar (Netherlands), a legendary goalkeeper from Manchester United (Man U), as his choice.
In defense, he placed Nemanja Vidić (Serbia), who played for Man U, and Alessandro Nesta (Italy) from AC Milan.
In midfield, he positioned Zinedine Zidane (France) and Ronaldinho (Brazil), while forming the attack line with Ronaldo (Brazil) and Thierry Henry (France).
Son Heung-min excluded his 'idol' Ronaldo from the list. Messi was also not included. Additionally, he did not choose Kane, with whom he set the record for the most goals combined in the Premier League.
It seems that he formed the dream team solely with retired players, excluding current players.
Son Heung-min explained, "It's just my own dream team. When I was young, I used to create a 'Dream 11', and these players have always been my favorites."
'TBR Football' noted that Son Heung-min's inclusion of Henry, who played for Arsenal instead of Tottenham players, is significant. The media mentioned that it is rare for players from rival teams to praise each other, indicating that Son Heung-min and Henry likely have a respectful relationship.
The media stated, "Son Heung-min's choice of Henry over Kane is a sign of respect toward him," adding, "Henry has also praised Son Heung-min in the past."
Henry said in October 2022, "I really like Son Heung-min. He is one of the few players, if not the only one, playing in the Premier League. Everyone supports his success."
He also remarked, "There are hardly any people who dislike Son Heung-min because of his character and performance. Even fans of opposing teams show a certain level of admiration for him."
Meanwhile, 'TBR Football' assessed Son Heung-min, stating, "He has been one of the best players in the Premier League, experiencing ups and downs this season, yet his skills and playmaking ability on the field remain top level in the league."
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