As Tottenham Hotspur drew Brighton & Hove Albion in a 2-1 win, Son Heung-min became the first Asian player to score 100 goals in Premier League history in a record-breaking afternoon for him.
The £22 million (Guardian) man reached the feat in style as well, as he cut in outside the box and slotted the ball into the top corner.
While Tottenham Hotspur winger Son Heung-min has had an undeniably poor season, he reminded Brighton & Hove Albion of his brilliance by setting the Premier League record for Asian players.
Son sets Asian goal record as Tottenham beat Brighton
Ultimately, Harry Kane saved the Seagulls’ blushes with a deflected strike as Cristian Stellini and Co. redeemed themselves after their 1-1 draw against Everton.
Once again, the Lilywhites were not at their brilliant best but the fanbase will likely be over the moon as their top four hopes are alive and kicking.
Son Heung-min, branded as ‘unplayable’ by Alan Shearer via the Premier League’s official website will perhaps be the happiest man in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after becoming the first Asian player to score 100 goals in the Premier League in a record-setting day for him, officially.
It’s safe to say that he is rightly regarded as the best Asian player of all time.
HITC View: Son is one of the greatest wingers to ever grace the Premier League
There are not many wide players in the history of the English top-flight to have scored a century of goals.
So, the fact that Son has done so while setting a record of becoming the first player to do so against Brighton makes him an undeniable Tottenham legend and one of the best wingers to ever grace the English game.
While many will hold the fact that Son is yet to win a single piece of silverware at the club as a reason to perhaps disregard his achievements, that would be simply unfair.
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