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Video: Tottenham legend Heung-min Son scores free-kick to break prestigious national record

Spurs legend Heung-min Son has etched his name into South Korea’s record books with his latest strike against Uzbekistan – and Tottenham have wasted no…

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 3:52 PM
Video: Tottenham legend Heung-min Son scores free-kick to break prestigious national record
Key Things to Know
  • Tottenham congratulated Heung-min Son on becoming South Korea's all-time leading goalscorer.
  • Son scored a free-kick in South Korea's 2-0 friendly win over Uzbekistan.
  • The goal was Son's 59th for his country, surpassing previous record holder Cha Bum-kun.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur congratulated former captain Heung-min Son after he became South Korea's all-time leading goalscorer. Son achieved the feat by scoring a sixth-minute free-kick in South Korea's 2-0 friendly victory over Uzbekistan during the international break.

The strike marked Son's 59th goal in 152 caps, surpassing Cha Bum-kun's national record. Son, who currently plays for LAFC, previously scored 173 goals in 454 appearances during his Tottenham career.

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