Tottenham captain Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham) has been named one of the greatest players in the club's recent 25-year history.

The British media outlet 'Football London' reported on the 29th (Korean time), "25 players who illuminated Tottenham's last 25 years were selected," ranking Son Heung-min 5th overall.

Son Heung-min left Bayer Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga for the Premier League in 2015. At that time, there were doubts about Asian players, but he quickly adapted from his first season and established himself as a key player for Tottenham.

In particular, he scored 23 goals during the 2021-2022 season, tying with Mohamed Salah for the Golden Boot and reaching the peak. He became the first Asian player to win the Premier League Golden Boot.

So far, Son Heung-min has made 448 appearances in official matches while wearing the Tottenham jersey. He has recorded a total of 173 goals and 96 assists. This number ranks 5th on the club's all-time scoring list.

'Football London' stated, "He will be remembered as a true legend of Tottenham when he finishes his career."

Son Heung-min was appointed as the new captain of the club in the summer of 2023. He took over the armband from Hugo Lloris, marking the first time an Asian player has held this position in Tottenham's history.

'Football London' praised him, saying, "Son Heung-min always approaches games with a smile. He is a player who truly loves the team. His desire for trophies is strong, and he has absolute support from fans."

Son Heung-min also displays his presence in A matches. He has been a key player for the South Korean national team since the mid-2010s and has participated in three consecutive World Cup finals. In particular, during the 2022 Qatar World Cup, he contributed to leading the team to the Round of 16 as captain.

Meanwhile, the top player at Tottenham is currently Harry Kane, who is playing for Bayern Munich. Kane scored 280 goals only while at Tottenham, which is the second-most in Premier League history. 'Football London' reported, "Although he has left the team now, he could someday return to Tottenham." Additionally, Ledley King ranked 2nd, Gareth Bale 3rd, and Luka Modric 4th.

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