<p>Heung-min Son's History and Achievements with Tottenham Hotspur (2015–2025)
</p><p>Overview:</p><p>Heung-min Son joined Tottenham Hotspur from Bayer Leverkusen on August 28, 2015, for £22 million (€30 million), becoming the most expensive Asian player in football history at the time. Over the next decade, Son established himself as one of Tottenham’s greatest players, known for his speed, finishing, two-footedness, and playmaking ability. He became club captain in August 2023 and is regarded as one of the best wingers in the world and the greatest Asian footballer of all time. Below is a detailed account of his history, achievements, and trophies with Tottenham from the 2015–16 to 2024–25 seasons.</p><p>Career Timeline with Tottenham (2015–2025)
</p><p>2015–16 Season:
</p><p>Son debuted for Tottenham on September 13, 2015, in a 1–0 Premier League win against Sunderland. He scored his first goals in a 3–1 UEFA Europa League victory over Qarabağ FK on September 17, followed by his first Premier League goal against Crystal Palace. He made 28 Premier League appearances, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist.
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Tottenham finished third in the Premier League, but no trophies were won.
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2016–17 Season:
</p><p>Son’s breakout season saw him score 14 goals and provide 6 assists in 34 Premier League matches. He became a regular starter, contributing to Tottenham’s second-place finish in the Premier League, their highest in decades. No trophies were won, but Son’s impact was evident.
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2017–18 Season:
</p><p>Son scored 12 goals and provided 6 assists in 37 Premier League games. He was instrumental in Tottenham’s third-place finish and their UEFA Champions League campaign. No trophies were won.
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2018–19 Season:
</p><p>A landmark season for Son and Tottenham. He scored 12 goals and provided 6 assists in 31 Premier League matches. In the UEFA Champions League, Son scored crucial goals, including the first professional goal at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against Crystal Palace on April 3, 2019, and three goals in the quarter-final against Manchester City. Tottenham reached the Champions League final but lost 2–0 to Liverpool. Son was named Premier League Player of the Year at the London Football Awards and won multiple club awards, including One Hotspur Player of the Season.
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2019–20 Season:
</p><p>Son scored 11 goals and provided 10 assists in 30 Premier League matches. His standout moment was a solo goal against Burnley, which won the 2020 FIFA Puskás Award for the best goal of the year. Tottenham finished sixth in the Premier League, with no trophies won.
</p><p>2020–21 Season:
</p><p>Son formed a prolific partnership with Harry Kane, setting a Premier League record for the most goal combinations (14) in a single season. He scored 17 goals and provided 10 assists in 37 Premier League games. Tottenham reached the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) final but lost 1–0 to Manchester City. Son was selected for the PFA Premier League Team of the Year.
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2021–22 Season:
</p><p>Son had his most prolific season, scoring 23 goals and providing 7 assists in 35 Premier League matches, winning the Premier League Golden Boot (shared with Mohamed Salah) as the first Asian player to achieve this. He helped Tottenham secure fourth place and a return to the Champions League. Son won multiple club awards, including One Hotspur Player of the Season, and signed a new contract until 2025. No trophies were won.
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2022–23 Season:
</p><p>Son’s form dipped slightly, scoring 10 goals and providing 6 assists in 36 Premier League matches. Tottenham finished eighth, missing European qualification. No trophies were won.
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2023–24 Season:
</p><p>Named club captain in August 2023, Son led Tottenham to a fifth-place finish in the Premier League. He scored 17 goals and provided 10 assists in 35 matches, reaching 150 career goals for Tottenham in a match against Arsenal in September 2023. He moved into the club’s top five all-time goalscorers with 160 goals by March 2024. Son was named Premier League Player of the Month for September 2023. No trophies were won.
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2024–25 Season:
</p><p>Despite a challenging season with Tottenham languishing in 17th place in the Premier League, Son’s leadership culminated in a historic achievement. On May 21, 2025, Tottenham won the UEFA Europa League, defeating Manchester United 1–0 in the final in Bilbao, Spain, with a goal from Brennan Johnson. Son, who came off the bench in the 67th minute due to a recent foot injury, lifted the trophy as captain, ending Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought (since the 2008 League Cup). This was Son’s first club trophy with Tottenham, cementing his legacy as a club legend. He recorded 7 goals and 9 assists in 30 Premier League matches and 3 goals and 1 assist in the Europa League. His contract was extended until June 2026 in January 2025.
</p><p><br></p><p>Achievements and Trophies
</p><p>Trophies Won with Tottenham:
</p><p>UEFA Europa League: 2024–25 (Won on May 21, 2025, vs. Manchester United, 1–0). This was Tottenham’s first trophy since 2008 and Son’s first club trophy.
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Individual Achievements:
</p><p>Premier League Golden Boot: 2021–22 (23 goals, shared with Mohamed Salah, first Asian to win).
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FIFA Puskás Award: 2020 (for a solo goal against Burnley).
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Premier League Player of the Month: October 2021, September 2023.
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Premier League Goal of the Month: November 2018.
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PFA Premier League Team of the Year: 2020–21.
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London Football Awards Premier League Player of the Year: 2019.
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Tottenham Player of the Year: 3 times (specific years not fully detailed, but includes 2018–19, 2021–22).
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</p><p><br></p><p>Tottenham Goal of the Year: 4 times (specific goals not detailed).
</p><p>Tottenham Goal of the Decade: 1 time (likely the 2020 Puskás Award goal).
</p><p>One Hotspur Player of the Season: 2018–19, 2021–22.
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One Hotspur Junior Player of the Season: 2018–19, 2021–22.
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Official Supporters’ Clubs’ Player of the Season: 2018–19, 2021–22.
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AFC Asian International Player of the Year: 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020.
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Best Footballer in Asia: 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019.
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First Asian to score 100 Premier League goals: Achieved in 2021.
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Top Asian goalscorer in Premier League and Champions League history: Ongoing record.
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Premier League record for most goal combinations with a teammate: 37 with Harry Kane.
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Tottenham’s all-time top five goalscorers: Reached 160 goals by March 2024.
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400 appearances for Tottenham: Achieved on April 2, 2024, becoming the 14th player to reach this milestone.
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Statistical Highlights (Premier League, 2015–2025):
</p><p>Appearances: 333
</p><p>Goals: 127
</p><p>Assists: 71
</p><p>Hat-tricks: 4
</p><p>Total Tottenham appearances (all competitions): 411 by September 2024, with 164 goals and 84 assists.
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Other Notable Achievements:
</p><p>Son became Tottenham’s captain in August 2023, a testament to his leadership and influence.
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He scored the first professional goal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (April 3, 2019, vs. Crystal Palace) and the first European goal there (April 9, 2019, vs. Manchester City).
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His transfer to Tottenham raised the club’s profile among South Korean fans, with the club’s marketing strategy catering extensively to Korean supporters.
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Son received the Cheongnyong Medal in June 2022, the highest South Korean sports merit award, for his football achievements.
</p><p><br></p><p>Summary
</p><p>Heung-min Son’s decade at Tottenham Hotspur from 2015 to 2025 is marked by remarkable individual achievements and a transformative impact on the club. He evolved from a promising winger to a club legend and captain, breaking numerous records, including becoming the first Asian to win the Premier League Golden Boot and score 100 Premier League goals. His only club trophy with Tottenham was the 2024–25 UEFA Europa League, a historic moment that ended a 17-year trophy drought for the club. Despite near-misses in the 2019 Champions League and 2021 EFL Cup finals, Son’s consistency, leadership, and goalscoring prowess have solidified his status as a Tottenham icon.
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