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Son Heung-min 손흥민

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Son Heung-min (Korean: 손흥민; pronounced [son.ɣɯŋ.min]; born 8 July 1992) is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC and captains the South Korea national team. Known for his speed, finishing, two-footedness, and ability to link play, he is the top Asian goalscorer in both Premier League and UEFA Champions League history, and is widely regarded as the greatest Asian player of all time. Born in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, South Korea, Son relocated to Germany to join Hamburger SV at 16, making his debut in the Bundesliga in 2010. In 2013, he moved to Bayer Leverkusen for a club record €10 million before signing for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur two years later.

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Son Heung-min (손흥민) — verified Korean entity. Agency: Los Angeles FC.

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• Sport: association football
• Represents: South Korea
• Born: 8 July 1992
• Birthplace: Chuncheon, South Korea
• Position: left winger
• Current Club: Los Angeles FC
• Nationality: South Korean
• National Team: 대한민국 축구 국가대표팀
• Captain: 대한민국 축구 국가대표팀

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