After a decade of dazzling Premier League defenders, Tottenham captain Son Heung-min has announced he will leave the club this summer.
He revealed the news in a press conference alongside Thomas Frank in his homeland, ahead of Spurs’ game against Newcastle in Seoul.
The 33-year-old South Korean forward departs as a true Spurs icon, having scored 173 goals in 454 appearances, claimed the Premier League Golden Boot, and, most recently, lifted the Europa League as captain – ending the club’s 17-year wait for silverware.
His time in North London has been defined not only by his remarkable consistency but by moments of sheer brilliance that live long in the memory of the Spurs faithful.
As Son prepares for a new challenge in Los Angeles alongside former team-mate Hugo Lloris, we look back at five of the greatest goals of his Tottenham career.
1. The Puskas Award Winner
Tottenham 5-0 Burnley – Premier League, December 7, 2019
It is impossible to talk about Son without starting here.
This was the goal that won him the 2020 Puskas Award and will forever be etched in Premier League folklore.
After receiving the ball on the edge of his own penalty area, Son turned and drove forward.
Burnley players converged on the speedster, but one by one they fell away as he sprinted almost 70 yards with the ball at his feet.
With just the goalkeeper to beat, he slotted into the corner – and still had the energy left to wheel off and celebrate.
This was the quintessential Son goal: lightning pace, fearless dribbling, and a cool finish at the end of it all.
The crowd rose to its feet in disbelief, Jose Mourinho looked on smiling in awe, and even opposition fans applauded.
2. Stepping up on the biggest stage
Manchester City 4-3 Tottenham – Champions League Quarter-Final, April 17, 2019
Few goals carry as much weight in Tottenham’s modern history as Son’s first strike on that unforgettable night at the Etihad.
In a chaotic opening 10 minutes that saw four goals scored, Son’s cool composure stood out, as it always has done.
After cutting inside from the left, he unleashed a perfectly struck curling effort that sailed into the far corner beyond Ederson.
It was his second goal of the night, following up an earlier strike that levelled the tie.
Those goals ultimately proved to be incredibly important as Spurs progressed on away goals to reach the semi-finals for the first time in their history.
In the heat of a nerve-shredding Champions League tie, Son’s willingness to take responsibility was just another reason for fans to fall in love with him.
Those goals not only sent Spurs on their way to the final later that season but cemented his reputation as a big-game player.
3. Wondergoal at Wembley
Tottenham 3-1 Chelsea – Premier League, November 24, 2018
Tottenham have often struggled against Chelsea but that changed in 2018, thanks in part to Son’s stunning solo effort.
Picking up the ball on the right wing, he drove at Chelsea’s defence, cut inside, and placed a simple finish past Kepa Arrizabalaga.
The quality of the goal is why it is remembered so fondly at Spurs – as well as the fact that it was against Chelsea, but it once again proved Son’s world-class abilities.
That strike also embodied Son’s directness – the kind of relentless attacking mentality that gave Tottenham a cutting edge during Mauricio Pochettino’s peak years.
4. The Rocket against Arsenal
Tottenham 2-0 Arsenal – Premier League, December 6, 2020
If there is one thing guaranteed to make you a hero at Spurs, it’s scoring against Arsenal.
Son has done it multiple times, but his goal in the behind-closed-doors North London derby of 2020 stands above the rest.
Capitalising on a mistake from Sead Kolasinac, Son sent a stunning curling effort from distance over Bernd Leno.
It was perfectly executed in a high-pressure game and came at a time when Spurs needed a spark to turn their season around.
That goal was as much about composure as it was about skill – a hallmark of Son’s game. Even without the roar of a packed Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, fans watching at home erupted in delight.
5. Wembley again
Tottenham 3-0 Borussia Dortmund – Champions League Round of 16, February 13, 2019
The first leg of this Champions League tie was hanging in the balance until Son, as so often, delivered.
Barely two minutes into the second half, Jan Vertonghen’s perfect cross found Son at the back post.
Timing his run to perfection, he lashed home a first-time volley that sent Spurs on their way to a comfortable 3-0 win.
It wasn’t the most spectacular goal on this list, but it symbolised something deeper: Son’s sense of occasion.
In a tight contest, he produced the breakthrough, displaying that rare ability to be decisive in Europe’s biggest competitions. Spurs went on to reach the final that season, something that would not have been achieved without their No.7.
An immortal legacy
As Tottenham prepare to bid farewell, Son’s influence goes far beyond these five iconic strikes. Over ten years, he has given the club unforgettable memories.
173 goals and 101 assists across all competitions, while becoming the first Asian player to win the Premier League Golden Boot
A historic Europa League triumph as captain, ending a 17-year trophy drought.
And a place in the record books for the most combined goals with Harry Kane in Premier League history, ranking them as the deadliest duo ever seen in England.
But perhaps Son’s greatest contribution lies in his character. Always smiling, always humble, he has been a beacon of professionalism and sportsmanship.
Whether scoring a wonder goal at Turf Moor or consoling a distraught opponent after an injury, Son epitomised the values that made him universally respected.
As he prepares to swap North London for a new challenge in Los Angeles, Son leaves behind a legacy few players can match.
From the shy young forward who arrived from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015, to the global superstar who captained Spurs to silverware in 2025, his journey has been one of growth, resilience, and magic.
Tottenham fans will hope that his farewell game, likely to be in Seoul against Newcastle, offers one final moment of brilliance. Whatever happens, his name will live forever in the club’s history.
