Shearer, who has the most goals scored in the Premier League’s 260-goal record, has selected the best player for the 2023-24 season through the BBC program, a public broadcaster in the U.K. on Monday (Korea time). After including Erling Holland (Manchester City) and Mohamed Salah (Riverpool) as the front-line strikers, he pondered a spot, saying, “I thought about Saka or Son Heung-min. I will choose Son Heung-min.”
Son set another meaningful record this season. Although Son failed to advance to the UEFA Champions League, he garnered his third 10 goals and 10 assists, ranked fifth in Tottenham’s history, and won four Premier League Player of the Month awards. In the match against Liverpool, Son scored his 120th career goal in the Premier League, tying with Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.
He has been a top-class player in the Premier League every season, but some still throw question marks at him. Andy Townsend, who played for Chelsea and Aston Villa in the past, said through British media outlet Talk Sports, “It is not right to use the word ‘legend’ on Son. Someone added that Son is a legend in my script, but I don’t think he is a legend,” which caused controversy.
Of course, the leading British newspaper The Telegraph and the global sports media The Athletic said, “If you look at Son’s career, you can regard him as a Premier League legend. Like other great Premier League players, he has continued to evolve and develop every season. Originally, he played as a winger seeking to score points, but this season he boasted critical determination mainly as a striker in the 9th position. By the time he retires, he will be able to be properly evaluated by more fans. If that day happens, Son’s career in the Premier League will be at its best.”
It means a lot that even Premier League legendary striker Shearer mentioned Son Heung-min. Shearer gave high marks to Son’s performance in the past, but he was considered the best striker this season when he changed his position. As he is constantly receiving the “Sharouts” of legends, chances are high that Son will win the Premier League Legend title at the end of his career.
BY: 토토사이트 순위