Son Heung-min's girlfriend, net worth, salary, current team

Did you know that in the 2021/22 season, Son Heung-min made history as the first-ever Asian to win the English Premier League's (EPL's) Golden Boot? Son is a gifted soccer athlete who plays as a forward or midfielder. He is one of EPL's best athletes and is signed with a top club.

Son Heung-min took after his father's love for soccer. He started playing the sport at a tender age, and his family encouraged and supported him in honing his skills. Today, he is one of the best footballers globally.

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Who is Son Heung-min?

Son Heung-min, alias Sonny or Sonaldo, is a talented footballer. He plays as a forward for the Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. He is also the captain of the South Korea National Team.

How old is Son Heung-min?

The footballer's age is 30 years as of 2023. He was born on 8th July 1992, and his Zodiac sign is Cancer.

Where is Son Heung-min from?

The professional footballer was born in Chuncheon-si, Gangwon, South Korea, and his nationality is South Korean. His current residence is Hampstead, Camden, London, England, United Kingdom.

Son Heung-min's family

The soccer athlete was born into a family of two children. His father, Son Woong-jung, is a soccer coach and former footballer.

His mother is Eun Ja Kil, and he has an older brother named Son Heung-yun. His brother is also a former soccer player and coach.

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Does Son speak German?

The footballer is multilingual. He is fluent in German, English, and his native language, Korean.

Why is Son Heung-min so popular?

Sonny is popular because of his skill and talent in football. People recognise and honour his explosive speed, finishing, two-footedness, and ability to link play. He has a successful career in the sport and is named among the best players in the English Premier League (EPL).

The athlete started his career as a young boy at FC Seoul. In 2008, he joined Hamburger SV's youth academy for a year. He participated in the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

He signed his first professional contract on his 18th birthday. He scored his first league goal against Chelsea and became the youngest Hamburg player to score a goal in the Bundesliga.

On 13 June 2013, the footballer transferred to Bayer Leverkusen. Son Heung-min's transfer reportedly cost €10 million, the highest transfer fee in the club's history at the time. He signed a five-year contract with the team.

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On 28th August 2015, Sonaldo joined EPL's Tottenham Hotspur for £22 million. He signed a five-year contract with the team and was named the most expensive Asian player in the history of soccer.

In July 2021, Sonaldo extended his contract with EPL's Tottenham Hotspur for four more years. Son Heung-min's current teams are Tottenham Hotspur and the South Korea National Team.

Son Heung-min's jersey at Tottenham Hotspur is number 7. Fans can get his branded jersey from Tottenham Hotspur's merchandise store.

How many goals has Son Heung-min scored in his career?

Sonny has scored 139 goals in his career so far. He has scored 97 goals for Tottenham Hotspur, 21 for Hamburger SV, and 21 for Bayer Leverkusen.

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What is Son Heung-min's net worth?

The soccer player has a net worth of $50 million as of 2023. Most of his riches come from his successful soccer career. Son Heung-min's salary at Tottenham Hotspur is $12 million annually.

Who is Son Heung-min's girlfriend?

Sonaldo is reportedly dating actress Kim Go-Eun. Rumours of the relationship surfaced after fans noticed the actress was following the athlete's private Twitter account.

Some internet users claimed the two had posted cute photographs together to the disguised account. Although Sonaldo is rumoured to be Kim Go-Eun's boyfriend, neither she nor the athlete has addressed the matter on a public platform.

In 2014, the footballer dated Bang Min-ah. Between 2015 and 2016, he was in a relationship with Yoo So-young, a South Korean actress.

How tall is Son Heung-min?

Sonny's height is 6” or 183 centimetres, and his weight is about 172 pounds or 78 kilograms. He has black hair and dark brown eyes.

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Trivia

• Sonny has served as the brand ambassador for Burberry, Adidas, Calvin Klein Inc., and Gilette.
• He was named the AFC Asian International Player of the Year in 2015, 2017, and 2019.
• He owns Son Football Academy in his hometown of Chuncheon-si. His brother and father run the club.
• He was exempted from compulsory military service in South Korea after winning the Gold medal at the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games.

Son Heung-min is a sought-after professional football player who is currently signed with Tottenham Hotspur as a forward or midfielder. He is considered one of the greatest Asian footballers of all time.

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