PREMIER LEAGUE
Son Heung-min becomes first Asian player to score 100 Premier League goals
Son put Spurs in the driving seat against Brighton after just 10 minutes.
Update:
In Tottenham’s fixture with Brighton on Saturday, Son Heung-min became the first Asian player to score 100 Premier League goals when he netted in the first half at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The 30-year-old forward put Spurs in the driving seat after just 10 minutes, scoring his 100th Premier League goal when he curled a superb effort home from 25 yards.
Kane scores Spurs winner
The Seagulls equalised soon after through defender Lewis Dunk before Harry Kane scored his 25th goal of the season from the edge of the area in the 79th minute to give Tottenham all three points in north London.
Son’s career achievements to date:
- The first Asian player to win the Premier League Golden Boot
- The highest-ranked finish by an Asian player in Ballon d’Or history
- 8 x Best Footballer in Asia winner
- The first Asian player to score 100 Premier League goals