Son Heung-min has everything a footballer could dream of—loyal fans, captaincy of a Premier League giant, and nearly a decade of top-flight experience under his belt.
But if you ask him what’s still missing from his time at Tottenham Hotspur, he’ll tell you it’s simple: a trophy.
Inspired by Kane’s Success in Germany
Son recently shared that seeing his close friend and former teammate Harry Kane lift the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich gave him both joy and renewed motivation.
“I was so happy for him—like family-level happy,” Son said, beaming.
“He sent me a video call after I congratulated him, and just seeing him smile like that…
it gave me a boost.
I’m hoping that kind of energy rubs off on us too.”
A Decade in the Making, But Still One Piece Missing
It’s been nearly ten years since the South Korean forward signed with Tottenham.
Over that time, he’s come painfully close to silverware—finishing runner-up in the Premier League, Champions League, and League Cup.
But that elusive winner’s medal? Still out of reach.
“We’ve been having this conversation for years,” Son admitted.
“The real reason I’ve stayed this long is because I want to achieve something big with Spurs.
I’ve got all the puzzle pieces—except for that last one, the most important one.”
He continued, “This time, it just feels different.
I want it badly, more than anyone.
I can feel how much the fans want it too, and if we prepare the right way, I truly believe we can do it.”
Building Back From Injury Just in Time
After a month on the sidelines, Son made his return in Sunday’s 2–0 loss to Crystal Palace.
While his performance showed he’s still working his way back to full fitness, he’s hoping for more minutes in their upcoming clash against Aston Villa.
With the Europa League final looming, manager Ange Postecoglou is keeping a careful eye on the captain’s condition.
“It’s all about getting him ready,” said Postecoglou.
“Finals are full of unpredictable moments and game-changers, but what will win it for us is the team.
It’s the collective that matters.”
Injury Watch Ahead of Final
Meanwhile, fellow attacker Dejan Kulusevski is also under observation after picking up a knee injury in the Palace match.
“It seems like a knock for now,” said Postecoglou.
“We’ll give it another 24 hours to settle before making any calls.”
What’s Next?
As Tottenham prepares for a crucial final and wraps up their Premier League season, the pressure is on.
For Son Heung-min, this isn’t just about lifting a trophy—it’s about finishing what he started a decade ago, and finally placing that last puzzle piece where it belongs.