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| A joint dart ceremony between Son Heung-min and James Madison. REUTERS Yonhap News |
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| Captain Son Heung-min, who also matches well with young players. AP Yonhap News |
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Tottenham captain Son Heung-min (32), who is suffering from a hamstring injury, was listed in a meaningful ranking while taking a break.
British sports media 'Give Me Sports' proudly ranked 10th in the world's most likeable soccer star TOP 10 on the 3rd (Korea time). The media ranked 'attractive yet cheerful personality', 'Rememberable (on and off the field) kind behavior' and 'How well liked and respected among fellow players'
The media outlet said, `Son Heung-min has been successful for Tottenham for a long time. Son Heung-min, who took over the Tottenham captain after Harry Kane's departure, was favored by everyone from the club's board to his colleagues,' he said in an interview with former teammate Gareth Bale.
"Son Heung-min always smiles, jokes, laughs, and encourages people around him in the locker room," Bale said. His smile brightens up the locker room."
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| ◇Son Heung-min is consoling Lucas Beribal, who will be replaced in the 12th minute of the first half against Karabakh on September 27. Tottenham manager Engie Postecoglou explained that tactical changes were inevitable to make up for the numerical inferiority caused by Radu Dragucin's direct exit in the eighth minute of the first half. REUTERS Yonhap News |
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"Give Me Sports" says, "Son Heung-min is not only a great soccer player, but his warm interaction with fans and infectious smile make him even more likeable. Son has a huge fan base in Korea and sometimes treats him like a royal."
This is not the first time Son Heung-min has been ranked in the Hogamdor. Back in November 2023, 'Prem Ftbl' set up a best-elevance with 'the most likeable player in football'. Son Heung-min was selected as the left striker in the 4-3-3 formation. He made a three-top with Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) and Bukayo Saka (Arnall). In addition to Son Heung-min, Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Alfonso Davis (München), Thiago Silva (Pluminense), Manuel Akanji (Man City), Daniel James (Chelsea), and Alisson (Liverpool) also won the best-Eleven.
The top 10 of 'Give Me Sports' also included a large number of familiar 'World Class'. N'Golo Kante (Altihad), who has a strong frugal image, second, Saka, third, Juan Mata (Western Sydney), fourth, Santi Casoral (Real Oviedo), and fifth, Luca Modric (Real). Thomas Müller (Bayern Munich), Jack Grealish (Man City), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), and Sadio Mane (Alnasr) were ranked 6th to 9th.
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| ◇'evil' Son Heung-min hesitates to sit on the floor because he felt something wrong during the Europa League match against Karabakh at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, on September 27. After talking to the medical staff, he was replaced by Timo Werner. REUTERS Yonhap News |
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Meanwhile, Son Heung-min missed the match against Manchester United on the 30th after suffering a hamstring injury during the first European Europa League phase against Karabakh on the 27th of last month. On the 4th, he was also excluded from the list of away matches in the second Europa League phase against Ferencvaros. Tottenham manager Engie Postecoglou said `Son Heung-min is recovering in London.' Local media predicted that Son Heung-min may return in time for the league's away game against Brighton on the 7th.
yoonjinman@sportschosun.com
