The 34th protagonist in the history of the Premier League.
Foreign media also praised Son Heung-min. This is because he signed up for the Premier League 100 Goal Club, which no one else can join. Reaching 100 goals in Premier League history was a privilege that only 33 players besides Son Heung-min could enjoy.
Son Heung-min scored the opening goal in the 10th minute of the first half in the home game against Brighton on the 8th (Korean time), leading the team to a 2-1 victory. This goal was Son Heung-min’s 100th goal since his debut in the Premier League, and he became the main character of the 34th Premier League 100 Goal Club.
Son Heung-min scored 23 goals last season and tied for the top scorer with Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), and was scoring 93 goals before this season. In fact, it was expected that the 100-goal record could be filled earlier, but compared to last season, the goal pace this season has dropped drastically, and the record is a little late.
But it must be a great record. This is a first for an Asian player. The British media ‘Sports Mall’ introduced 33 players who broke the record of 100 goals before Son Heung-min. If you look at it from the side, it’s not too flashy. 스포츠토토
1 is Alan Shearer, who is well known for scoring 260 goals. In second place is Wayne Rooney with 208 goals and Son Heung-min’s teammate Harry Kane eager to break Shearer’s record with 206 goals.
Retired legends such as Andy Cole, Sergio Aguero, Frank Lampard, Thierry Henry, Robbie Fowler, Jermaine Defoe and Michael Owen fill the 4th to 10th spots.
The funny thing is that Son Heung-min can surpass superstar Cristiano Ronaldo with just 4 more goals. Ronaldo, who spent a long time in Spain, scored 103 goals in the Premier League. Just above that is Didier Drogba, the ‘scoring machine’ with 104 goals.
Considering Son Heung-min’s age and pace, it is possible to enter the top 20 overall. Currently in 20th place is Romelo Lukaku with 121 goals.