[Person of the Year - Sports] Son Heung-min

2020. Just like any other year, 365 days passed by. What were the events that left a mark on our society and history over the past year? South Korea was no exception to the unexpected variable of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) that swept across the world. Korean society, which had already been 'dynamic' and turbulent, showed an even more complex and multifaceted appearance due to COVID-19. The editorial team of Asia Economy carefully selected the most influential figures of 2020 by field, whom our society cannot help but remember or must remember.

[Person of the Year Selected by Asia Economy] Son Heung-min [Image Source=Yonhap News]

Son Heung-min, Football Player

In his sixth season in the English Premier League (EPL), he emerged as the league's top attacker. As of the 29th, he has scored 11 goals in the EPL, ranking joint 2nd in scoring. He also has 4 assists, placing him joint 6th. Including cup competitions, he has recorded 14 goals and 7 assists in 23 matches this season. Since joining Tottenham in the 2015?2016 season, he has scored a total of 99 goals, on the verge of surpassing the 100-goal milestone. Transfermarkt, a transfer market specialist site, recently valued Son Heung-min's market value (estimated transfer fee) at 90 million euros (approximately 120 billion KRW).

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