5 Things Son Heung-min Will Be Remembered for After 10 Iconic Years at Tottenham

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min says he will leave the club this summer after ten unforgettable years drawing the curtain on a glittering era at Spurs.

The South Korean star, who joined from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015, leaves a legacy few could match — 173 goals, countless memorable moments, and a place in the hearts of fans worldwide.

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As Son prepares for what could be his final appearance in his home country against Newcastle on Sunday, here are five defining things the world will remember him for in a Tottenham shirt.

When Son arrived in North London, he was a shy 23-year-old who barely spoke English.

A decade later, he leaves as the most successful Asian footballer to ever grace the Premier League. He shattered records previously held by Park Ji-Sung and others, becoming the first Asian player to score 100 Premier League goals and winning the Premier League Golden Boot in the 2021–22 season.

“Leaving this club as a grown man is a very, very proud moment,” Son said.

His rise proved that talent and work ethic know no geographical boundaries.

One of Son’s most jaw-dropping moments came on 7 December 2019, when he picked up the ball in his own half, sprinted the length of the pitch past seven Burnley defenders, and coolly slotted home.

The solo effort earned him the FIFA Puskás Award and remains etched in Premier League folklore.

Even manager José Mourinho could not help but dub him “Sonaldo Nazario” in awe. That goal captured the essence of Son: fearless, fast, and always capable of brilliance.

Perhaps no partnership in English football was more prolific — or joyful — than the one Son shared with Harry Kane.

Together, they broke the Premier League record for the most goal combinations between two players in a single season, and their chemistry on the pitch was telepathic.

In March 2021, when they combined for their 14th goal of the season, Son said: “We just know where the other is going to be. It’s like playing with your best friend.” That bromance will live long in Tottenham fans' memories.

After years of near-misses, Son finally tasted trophy success in May 2025, coming off the bench in the UEFA Europa League final to help secure a 1–0 win over Manchester United — Tottenham’s first trophy in 17 years.

“If that is the last game for Sonny, what a place to do it here in front of his home fans,” said new manager Thomas Frank.

It was a fitting reward for a player who had given everything for the club — a leader who had carried Spurs through highs and lows and finally had a medal to show for it.

When Hugo Lloris departed, Son was handed the captain’s armband ahead of the 2023–24 season.

He responded by leading both in performance and spirit, scoring a hat-trick against Burnley, providing countless assists, and lifting the team with his energy and character.

“He’s been outstanding as a leader and as a player,” former manager Ange Postecoglou once said. Whether scoring or supporting, Son never stopped working for the team — a humble superstar who always put Spurs first.

Tottenham is now prepared to move into a new era under Thomas Frank, but they do so without one of their most beloved sons.

Rumoured to be heading to Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC, Son leaves not just as a club legend, but as a cultural icon who redefined what was possible for Asian players in Europe.