Son Heung-min, who was accused of’cowards’, scored 100 goals in Tottenham’s new history
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English professional footballer Son Heung-min achieved 100 goals in Tottenham alone.
Son Heung-min, who was even accused of being a’coward’ in the first year of his transfer, left a name in Tottenham’s history with constant efforts.
This is reporter Kim Jong-yeop.
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Son Heung-min transferred from Leverkusen to Tottenham in August 2015, recording 40 billion won, the highest transfer fee in Asia.
Two goals in the Europa League match against Karabach gave Tottenham a new start, but only four goals in the league in the first season.
He was even accused of being a’coward’ for not being able to adapt to the strong struggles of the Premier League.
However, from the second season, Son Heung-min has changed dramatically.
Powered by his speed, Son Heung-min scored double digits every season and finally became the 18th player to score 100 goals in Tottenham alone against Leeds.
“Thanks to everyone who helped me score 100 goals for Tottenham. I am very proud and very happy.”
Son Heung-min’s greatest strength is two-footed shooting. While scoring 100 goals, Son Heung-min became an unstoppable striker with 55 goals with his right foot and 41 goals with his left foot.
Another advantage of Son Heung-min is that it does not choose between home and away.
He has scored 55 goals at home and 45 goals away, showing steady performance.
While scoring 100 goals, he also scored some great goals in football history.
Son Heung-min, who scored a 50m sprinting goal against Chelsea in 2018, won the Pushka Award from the International Football Federation to the player who scored the best goal of the year for the 70m Wonder Goal scored in the 2019 Burnley match.
Son Heung-min, who overcame the criticism of being a coward and grew into a world-class striker.
As it is in its heyday, Son Heung-min’s scoring march is expected to continue in 2021.
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