5 Facts About Son

Since his amazing 4 goals yesterday I think it's time we learned some intresting facts about Sonny.

1, Son’s father is retired footballer, Son Woong-jung.

The former forward played for Sangmu, Hyundai Horangi and Ilhwa Chunma, but he now manages and runs his own football academy.

2, Spurs’ Son left Dongbuk High School at the age of 16, to join Hamburg’s youth academy.

A brave move, which certainly paid off!

3, Son’s footballing idol when growing up is fellow South Korean international, Lee Chung-yong.

Despite being just four years older than the Tottenham forward, Lee was the player Son looked up to whilst coming through the international and FC Seoul’s youth ranks, where they both graduated from.

4, Son agreed a £22m transfer to Tottenham back in August 2015 from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen.

That deal made Son the most expensive Asian in football history, since his move Son has scored 57 goals in 162 perances.

5, He has also said he will not marry until he retires, his Father has told him that when he marries the number one priority is Family, Wife, Kids and then football.