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Son Heung-min hits a new milestone with his goal against Aston Villa.
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min reached a new milestone after scoring his first and the team’s third goals in a 4-0 win over Aston Villa, cementing his place in Spurs history.
Following his strike against Unai Emery’s team, Son now has 159 goals for Tottenham Hotspur in all competitions, putting him joint-fifth on the club’s all-time goalscorers list.
Harry Kane tops the list with 280 goals.
Son’s amazing zeal for the sport and persistent hard work, regardless of his opponents, have propelled him up the ranks.
Jimmy Greaves (268), Bobby Smith (208), and Martin Chivers (174) are the club’s best scorers, ahead of Son and Cliff Jones (159) – BBC MOTD.
For the 31-year-old South Korean international, the opportunity to etch his name alongside these famous legends demonstrates his unshakable dedication and commitment to Tottenham’s mission. With each goal, Son has endeared himself to the Tottenham fans and cemented his place as a modern-day legend.
But Son’s impact goes well beyond just scoring goals. Along with his impressive goal-scoring record, Son has displayed an exceptional ability to generate opportunities for his teammates. Son’s impact on the pitch is clear, with 88 assists across all competitions. He continues to play an important role in Tottenham’s attacking exploits.
Son Heung-min will undoubtedly be crucial to deciding Tottenham’s future under offensive coach Ange Postecoglou as the team pursues success.
