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Son Heung-min was born in Chuncheon, Gangwon. [21] He is of the Miryang Son clan . [22] His father, Son Woong-jung, is a retired footballer turned manager who once played for the South Korea national B team. [23] Son came through the academy at FC Seoul, the same club that former Spurs defender Lee Young-pyo played for. [24]
Son Heung-min won the AFC Asian International Player of the Year award in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2023. The AFC Asian International Player of the Year is an annual prize presented by Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
Son Heung-min was conferred the Best Footballer in Asia 2022 trophy and his eighth in the training center of Tottenham Hotspur on May 25, 2023. The Best Footballer in Asia 2022, recognizing the best male footballer in Asia in 2022, was the 10th edition of the Best Footballer in Asia.
Son Gab-do (born 1960), South Korean former wrestler; Son Hak-gyu (born 1947), South Korean politician, former governor of Gyeonggi-do; Son Heung-min (born 1992), South Korean professional footballer; Son Ho-jun (born 1984), South Korean actor and singer; Son Ho-young (born 1980), Korean-American singer, member of boy band g.o.d
Son Heung-min was conferred the trophy by Sun Jihai, the representative of Titan Sports, in February, 2016 . Best Footballer in Asia (Chinese: 亚洲金球奖) is an annual association football award organized and presented by Titan Sports.
Before the tournament, Son Heung-min, the Premier League Golden Boot winner and one of South Korea's key players, injured his eye socket and wasn't in optimal condition. [52] At the World Cup, South Korea contested a goalless draw with Uruguay, and encountered a crisis after losing 3–2 to Ghana in the second match.
Son Heung-min was conferred the Best Footballer in Asia trophy in the training center of Tottenham Hotspur on May 18, 2022. The Best Footballer in Asia 2021, recognizing the best male footballer in Asia in 2021, is the 9th edition of the Best Footballer in Asia. Son Heung-min claimed the award on 3rd January 2022.
Hwang represented South Korea in the under-23 team at the 2018 Asian Games where he scored the second and winning goal for South Korea in the 2–1 final against Japan, a goal assisted by Son Heung-min. [42] The tournament win guaranteed Hwang and his teammates exemption from mandatory military service. [43]