Son Heung-min (LAFC) is making his presence felt on the North American stage as well.
Son Heung-min was named to the best XI for the first round of the 2026 Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Champions Cup.
CONCACAF on the 7th (KST) announced on its official social media the best XI made up of players who shone most in the first round of the Champions Cup. Son Heung-min, who recorded 1 goal and 3 assists across the two matches against Real C.D. España, was proudly included.
The best XI formation was 3-4-3. The goalkeeper selected was Pablo Sisniega (San Diego), and the defense was made up of Jakob Glesnes (LA Galaxy), Jack Maher (Nashville SC) and Alvas Powell (Cincinnati).
In midfield were Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps), Fernando Gorriarán (Tigres UANL) and Obinna Nwobodo (Cincinnati). The attack featured Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga (Los Angeles FC), and Luka Romero (Cruz Azul).
The most eye-catching player was, as expected, Son Heung-min. On the 18th of last month in the first leg of the Champions Cup first round, played at Francisco Morazán Stadium in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, he recorded 1 goal and 3 assists in the first half alone to lead LAFC to a 6-1 rout of Real España. A week later, in the second leg at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, he played only the first half before being substituted.
Son Heung-min's impact is not limited to the Champions Cup. Although he could not fully complete preseason this winter because of injury aftereffects, he has shown excellent form from the start of the season.
In the match against Inter Miami on the 22nd of last month, he recorded 1 assist to help the team to a 3-0 victory, and in the match against Houston Dynamo on the 1st he provided 2 assists while drawing two opposing players' red cards, completely controlling the flow of the game.
Even after leaving the European stage, Son Heung-min's influence remains. Having become the focal point of LAFC's attack, he continues to make a steady impact on the North American stage, asserting his presence.
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