Summary

Heung-min Son (South Korea), Forward, 145 caps, 56 international goals, model: 25% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Heung-min Son

#7 Forward LAFC (USA) South Korea

Heung-min Son is a 34-year-old forward for LAFC (USA) and South Korea. He has earned 145 caps and 56 international goals for South Korea. Our model puts South Korea's title chance at 0% with a 74% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

145 Caps

56 Goals

Age34Height1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)Weight77 kg (170 lb)

View next match prediction See South Korea team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle High

High shots volume Top 5%

Tournament form Below par

100% Independent Model-driven probabilities No manufactured edges

Heung-min Son · the model’s read

Heung-min Son brings 145 caps and 56 international goals for South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a forward. At club level they play for LAFC (USA). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Son's anytime-goalscoring probability at 25% at this tournament — a outside read. That comes from an expected 0.47 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Heung-min Son: World Cup 2026 Form

How Heung-min has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.7

Avg rating 2 games · WC 2026

6.4

Last match vs South Africa

6.9

vs Czechia

69 min

6.4

vs South Africa

45 min

Heung-min Son: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (2 games) alongside the career baseline (51 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.7

Career baseline 7.6

5.53 Shotsper 90 min 3.7

0.79 Shots on targetper 90 min 1.59

0.79 Key passesper 90 min 2.54

— Tacklesper 90 min 0.41

— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.14

5.53 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 2.88

52 Touchesper 90 min 53

At World Cup 2026, Heung-min is rating 6.7 — below his 7.6 career baseline.

South Korea Squad

Full squad

Heung-min is part of a South Korea squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group A.

Jae-Sung Lee Midfielder 1.14 Key passes / 90

Seung-Gyu Kim Goalkeeper 6.9 Career rating

Hee-Chan Hwang Midfielder 1 Key passes / 90

Kim Minjae Defender 1.25 Tackles / 90

In-Beom Hwang Midfielder 1.77 Key passes / 90

Kang-in Lee Midfielder 3.39 Key passes / 90

Heung-min Son: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

South Korea U23

2016 - 2018

Leverkusen

2013 - 2015

Hamburg

2010 - 2013

Hamburg II

2010 - 2010

Hamburg

2008 - 2010

FC Seoul

2006 - 2006

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

4 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

1× English Premier League Golden Boot 2021-2022

1× FIFA Puskás Award 2020

1× Soccer Asian Games Gold 2018

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

0 League Titles

1 Cup Competitions

1 International

2 Individual Awards

Cup Competitions 1

1× Soccer Asian Games Gold
2018

International 1

1× UEFA Europa League
2024-2025

Individual Awards 2

1× English Premier League Golden Boot
2021-2022
1× FIFA Puskás Award
2020

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Heung-min's career.

12 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

4 AchievementsMajor honours

English Premier League Player Of The Match Tottenham ·

English Premier League

Award

English Premier League Hat-Trick Tottenham ·

English Premier League

Record

UEFA Champions League Player Of The Match Tottenham ·

UEFA Champions League

Award

English Premier League Player Of The Month Tottenham ·

English Premier League

Award

Heung-min Son: Quick Facts

#7Shirt number

34Age

1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)Height

77 kg (170 lb)Weight

Chuncheon, Gangwon, Korea, SouthBirthplace

LAFC (USA)Club

Heung-min in pictures

Heung-min Son — Illustration — Illustration

Part of the South Korea squad at World Cup 2026

South Korea team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Heung-min Son play?

Heung-min Son plays as a Forward for LAFC (USA). At World Cup 2026 they represent South Korea.

How many caps does Heung-min Son have?

Heung-min Son has 145 international caps for South Korea, with 56 international goals.

What trophies has Heung-min Son won?

Heung-min Son has won 4 career honours. Notable titles include English Premier League Golden Boot (x1), FIFA Puskás Award (x1), Soccer Asian Games Gold (x1).

What is South Korea's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts South Korea at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 74% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is South Korea in at World Cup 2026?

South Korea are in Group A at World Cup 2026, facing Czech Republic, Mexico, South Africa.