Who will be the worthy successor to Heung-min Son?
As Heung-min Son enters the wrong side of his 30s and having achieved so much individually, a tradition to succeed him at Tottenham Hotspur and the South Korean national team raises concerns. Son has been magnificent for his club and country. So, we’ll look into something interesting with a twist. Is any of his colleagues from his national team good enough to replace the mercurial South Korean at both the club and country level? Now, let’s look at some of the youngsters who could possibly build on the great legacy of Heung-min Son.
1. Lee Kang-in: The Rising Star
Lee Kang-in is among the highly discussed young football prospects in South Korea. Lee developed his talent playing for Valencia CF and now thrives in Paris Saint Germain. He is deadly at dribbling, vision, and passing. His excellent ability to make plays and be creative makes him the ideal candidate to take over from the Son.
He is mainly an attacking midfielder but can also play in any attacking position, similar to Son. He certainly has the leadership qualities required on the field and, with time, could become a player like Son does now.
2. Jeong Woo-Yeong: A Promising Forward
Another player who could be given the nod is Jeong Woo-yeong, who is with VfB Stuttgart in the German Bundesliga. Jeong is an excellent young forward who, at times, has displayed a different dimension to his game, the pace which makes him a significant threat with good agility and always looking for the goal.
In a few years, Jeong may not be at par with Son, but he has been consistent and has all the potential to play crucial roles for the club and the country in the future. Also, who knows? Some players develop late, and all Woo-Yeong currently needs is a good nurturing environment to fulfil his full potential. What better club to do it to than his idol’s club in the future?
3. Cho Gue-sung: The Striker with Potential
Another young striker, Cho Gue-sung, also performed well in the latest FIFA World Cup, showing his goal-scoring prowess to eventually replace Son. Cho’s style of play as a striker and his physical build are quite in contrast to Son’s, yet his addition to the team brings in the much-needed variation.
Cho Gue-sung could soon be a reliable source of goals for South Korea, given his further growth in finishing and understanding of the position on the field. If Cho develops according to his potential, then we might actually see him in the Premier League one day and possibly at Spurs as well!
Conclusion
As they continue to develop and gain experience, they may well emerge as worthy successors to the legacy Son has built for Tottenham and the South Korean national team.