‘100 Tottenham Goals’ as the first celebration of the new year … Son Heung-min paves the way to ‘legendary’

18th time in 253 matches … First achievement besides UK and Ireland“A breakthrough in EPL” praised Lineker, Owen and others … Mano “thank you all”

Son Heung-min (29, Tottenham) set a worthy record of 100 goals in Tottenham’s personal career. It also makes a great New Years gift for home fans. Son Heung-min, who has already entered the world-class ranks, has blazed wide the path to “legendary”.

Son Heung-min received a cross from Harry Kane in the 43rd minute ahead of Leeds United in round 17 of the 2020-2021 English Premier League (EPL) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Day 2, and turned from the right side of the penalty area. He shook the net with a shot that changed men. In the 5th minute of the second half, Son Heung-min had a great success with a goal and an assist, including a wedge assist from Toby Alderweireld. Tottenham jumped to third place with 29 points with a 3-0 win.

Son Heung-min, who broke goal silence in four games, scored 100 goals (53 assists) in Tottenham’s personal career. After transferring to Tottenham in the 2015-2016 season, it was a great record in 6 seasons and 253 games. This is the first player who is not from England or Ireland.

Son Heung-min, who made his debut for Tottenham in the league game against Sunderland on 13 September 2015, reported on 18 September Tottenham’s first goal with a multi-goal in the first leg of the group stage. of the Europa League against Karabach (Azerbaijan). Son Heung-min scored the most goals with 65 goals (34 assists) in the league and 20 goals (10 assists) in European club competition, which is fourth place for Tottenham. In addition, he scored 12 goals (7 assists) in the English Football Association (FA) Cup and 3 goals (2 assists) in the League Cup.

The balance of 100 goals is also exquisite. According to Opta, a specialist in football statistics, Son Heung-min scored 55 goals with his right foot and 41 goals with his left after the transfer to Tottenham, and added 4 goals with his head. Footballers usually have their feet, but Son Heung-min showed the right balance.

Son Heung-min led the way to the Tottenham legend with 100 goals. In Tottenham history, only 18 players have scored 100 goals, including Son Heung-min. But except for Kane, they are all retired players. Considering that Teddy Sheringham (England), currently in 10th place, scored 124 goals, Son Heung-min is likely to rank in the top 10 on Tottenham’s all-time scoring list. Son Heung-min’s contract period ends in June 2023, but is expected to be extended further as Tottenham is firmly pursuing a contract renewal with Son Heung-min.

Unless a transfer was pursued, only Jimmy Graves (266 goals), Bobby Smith (208 goals) and Kane (205 goals, England) scored 200 goals for Tottenham.

It is worth looking at.

Son Heung-min said in an interview with an announcer after the Leeds game, “It was an impossible record with my own efforts. “I am very happy and grateful to the team members and everyone who helped me,” he said.

The legendary EPL players also celebrated Son Heung-min’s 100th goal. Tottenham and English football legend Gary Lineker said on social media: “Congratulations on Son Heung-min’s goal at Tottenham 100. (He) added a huge blow to English football. The appearance in the field creates emotion ”. On a talk show, Michael Owen, an active English forward, said: “He would have scored 92 goals with his right foot and eight with his left. Son Heung-min is an incredible player with both feet and he is one of the best players in the world.