Son Heung-min, Ranked No.1 Most Important Player in Tottenham by Fans

Son Heung-min (28, Tottenham) was ranked first in the 'Most Important First-Team Player' list chosen by local Tottenham fans on the 3rd. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] Son Heung-min (28, Tottenham) has been ranked as the most important current player in the team by Tottenham fans.

Tottenham fan site 'The Spurs Web' announced the importance ranking of 26 first-team players on the 3rd, stating, "Son Heung-min was selected as the number one player in the current team, pushing Kane to second place." They added, "Son Heung-min is an irreplaceable player. Due to fewer injuries, he was able to rank ahead of Kane."

Regarding Kane, who took second place, they gave him the nickname 'Mr. Tottenham' but pointed out, "Injuries hold Kane back."

Moussa Sissoko took third place, followed by Giovani Lo Celso and Japhet Tanganga in fourth and fifth places, respectively.

Son Heung-min suffered a right arm fracture injury last February, but his 70-meter dribble goal scored in the Burnley match last December was selected as the greatest goal in English Premier League (EPL) history.

On the 2nd, British media 'GiveMeSport' also selected Son Heung-min as the most loved player by Tottenham fans in their 'Most Loved Player by Fans for Each EPL Team' list.

The media evaluated, "(Son Heung-min) struggled during his first season after transferring to Tottenham in the 2015-2016 season but became a beloved player among fans by scoring goals in rivalry matches and more."

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