Ten years. Over 350 appearances. More than 150 goals. A golden boot. Today, the Premier League waves goodbye to one of its most electric, likeable, and lethal attackers of the modern era: Son Heung-min.
After a decade at Tottenham Hotspur, the South Korean superstar is set to move on, reportedly sealing a transfer away from English football. Whether it’s the lure of a new challenge or a final bumper payday, one thing’s for sure, Spurs fans and Fantasy Football managers alike will feel the void.
A StatrDraft Staple
Son wasn’t just a Premier League icon, he was a fantasy football cheat code in his day. You drafted him early, and you never doubted the return. Whether deployed as a flying winger or a central striker, Son delivered with both feet, with or without Harry Kane beside him.
In our early private rounds of StatrDraft testing, he was always one of the first names off the board. The value was obvious: pace, goals, assists, and that bonus point magnetism. In draft formats where every pick is precious, Son was gold dust.
Spurs’ Shining Light
Let’s not sugar-coat it, Spurs have had their moments of mediocrity over the past decade and that’s putting it kindly, remember tanking the league to Leicester or the Champions League final against Liverpool. Managers came and went. Title challenges crumbled. But Son remained a constant beacon, often outshining even the talismanic Kane with moments of individual brilliance. That solo goal against Burnley? Pure magic. The brace in the North London Derby? Eternal folklore.
He made fans believe, brought global attention to Spurs, and became the first Asian player to hit global superstardom at this level. This wasn’t just about goals, it was about cultural impact.
What Now for Spurs and Fantasy Managers?
Post-Son, the Spurs rebuild continues. Ange’s high-tempo system loses one of its most natural fits. There’s talent in the ranks—Kulusevski, Maddison, Brennan Johnson—but nobody replicates what Son did, on or off the pitch.
Fantasy managers, meanwhile, are scrambling. No Son in your pre-season watchlist feels weird. His price point, his explosiveness, his set-and-forget appeal—it’s a huge gap to fill. If you’re drafting today, Spurs attackers drop down a peg.
A Legacy Bigger Than Stats
Son wasn’t just a numbers guy. He was the glue. A leader. The joyful assassin. He gave us moments, memes, MOTM hauls, and “Sonaldo” screamers. He gave South Korea a global icon and gave Spurs fans a player who cared just as much as they did.
It’s the end of an era, but the legacy? That’s locked in.
So from all of us at StatrDraft…cheers, Sonny. You were a fantasy hero, a footballing gem, and a first-round pick in our hearts forever.
The Numbers
It’s easy to wax lyrical about Son’s smile, his attitude, and his screamers—but the numbers paint their own legendary story.
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Appearances for Spurs: 394
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Goals: 160
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Assists: 83
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Premier League Golden Boot: 2021/22 (23 goals, joint with Salah)
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Europa League Champion: 2025 (finally breaking the Spurs trophy curse)
After arriving from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 for around £22 million, some raised eyebrows. A decade later, he’s Spurs’ all-time top scorer in European competitions and one of the most prolific Asian footballers of all time.
Memorable Moments
There are many, but a few deserve permanent wall space:
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That Goal vs Burnley (2019): An 80-yard slalom through an entire team. Won FIFA’s Puskás Award
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4 Goals vs Southampton (2020): All assisted by Kane in one of the most lethal duos the league has ever seen.
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Captain Fantastic (2023–2025): Took the armband after Kane’s departure and led Spurs to that elusive piece of silverware—a UEFA Europa League title in 2025. A fairytale finish.
He was never the loudest voice in the dressing room, but he led with relentless effort, consistency, and professionalism. The kind of player you build a culture around.
What’s Next?
Reports suggest he’s off to the MLS, a lucrative deal that makes sense at this stage of his career. Some will moan about the “retirement league” narrative, but after 10 seasons of all-action football in the Premier League, who could begrudge him?
He leaves the English game with a trophy in his pocket, global respect in the bank, and fantasy managers across the world scrambling to replace a first-round lock.
Whether you’re a Spurs fan, a rival who secretly loved watching him, or just someone who got burned by not drafting him when you had the chance, Son’s exit leaves a hole.
But legends don’t retire. They just log off… for now.
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Jon Harrison, August 2025
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