The South Korean international has been sensational this season.
Tottenham’s Son Heung-min celebrates scoring their first goal
Tottenham Hotspur have had an excellent start to their Premier League campaign. Early struggles have long been forgotten after the rampant 2-0 win against Manchester City at the weekend.
Spurs are now being viewed as genuine title contenders by many after their good performances and most of the team is performing at a high level.
But if three had to be picked out for praise, who would they be?
Here are the three best players for Tottenham Hotspur so far this season…
Sunderland’s Adnan Januzaj in action with Tottenham’s Jan Vertonghen
3) Jan Vertonghen
The Belgian defender had his critics last season but is undoubtedly back to his best at the moment. His strong attributes are allied to his ability on the ball – which makes him the perfect defender for Mauricio Pochettino’s style of play.
Tottenham’s Danny Rose celebrates after Manchester City’s Aleksandar Kolarov scores an own goal and the first for Tottenham
2) Danny Rose
The left-back just gets better and better.
This season he even appears stronger, fitter and faster than previously and his defensive work continues to improve.
Tottenham’s Son Heung-min and Danny Rose celebrate after Manchester City’s Aleksandar Kolarov scores an own goal and the first for Tottenham
1) Son Heung-min
Perhaps the shock of the season so far has been the form of the South Korean. He struggled last term to win over the Spurs fans and manager.
He nearly left, but stuck around and has been a sensation for Spurs so far this season.
If he continues this form, there is little doubt Spurs will be fighting at the right end of the Premier League table.
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