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‘I’m the biggest Spurs supporter’ – Heung-min Son is still thinking of his beloved Tottenham

Even though it has been a year and a half since Heung-min Son left Tottenham, the mutual love between him and the Spurs fan base…

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 7:59 AM
‘I’m the biggest Spurs supporter’ – Heung-min Son is still thinking of his beloved Tottenham
Key Things to Know
  • Heung-min Son expressed his ongoing affection for Tottenham, calling himself the club's biggest supporter after playing for LAFC in New York.
  • The 34-year-old forward reflected on seeing fans wearing his Spurs shirt across the United States following his transfer.
  • Son recorded 173 goals and 101 assists in 454 appearances before leaving Tottenham a year and a half ago.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Tottenham captain Heung-min Son shared that he remains the club's biggest supporter and still misses the fans eighteen months after leaving North London. Speaking after Los Angeles FC's 1-1 draw against New York City FC, the 34-year-old forward reflected on regularly seeing supporters in Spurs jerseys across American stadiums and admitted he also cried upon his departure.

Writer Bharad Thirumalai argues that Tottenham is actively missing Son's clinical finishing and leadership under manager Roberto De Zerbi. Thirumalai contends that Cristian Romero struggled to replace Son's influence, noting the team faced near-relegation difficulties after the forward departed following an emotional farewell.

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