Heung-min Son
LAFRepublic of Korea
Both
Jul 8, 1992
33
6'0"
172 lb
CF
AM
Playmaking Forward
Los Angeles FCSeven shots in victory
Son had seven shots (two on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Seattle Sounders FC.
Analysis: Son logged seven shots and completed three of six dribbles but was constantly swarmed by Seattle's defensive structure, with multiple markers collapsing on him at every touch, extending his MLS goal drought to 13 straight appearances. He still closes out the first half of the season as the league leader in assists with eight and goes into the World Cup break leading South Korea as captain. Son will head back to LAFC after the tournament with one clear mission, rediscover the finishing edge that once made him one of the Premier League's most feared attackers.
League-leading ninth assist in loss
Son took four shots (two on goal), took eight corners, sent in six crosses, created five chances, and assisted on a goal in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Nashville SC.
Analysis: Son stuffed the stat sheet in nearly every attacking category, racking up his league-leading ninth assist of the season in the process. He'll look to help LAFC get back in the win column at home on Sunday against a Seattle Sounders side that has conceded multiple goals in back-to-back games.
Provides assist against SD
Son assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against San Diego FC.
Analysis: Son came off the bench in the second half and instantly made an impact, threading the final pass that Denis Bouanga finished from a tight angle in the 82nd minute to cut it to 2-1 and ignite LAFC's late comeback push. The assist marked his seventh of the MLS season, and his arrival noticeably kicked LAFC's intensity into another gear as the Black and Gold controlled the closing stretch of the match. Son is still hunting his first goal of the season, but his chemistry with Bouanga off the bench proved to be the turning point in a wild finish that ended in a dramatic draw at Snapdragon Stadium.
Rested for CCC clash
Son (rest) has been left out of the squad for Saturday's 1-0 victory over Minnesota United to be kept fresh ahead of Wednesday's CONCACAF Champions Cup clash against Toluca, according to Athlon Sports.
Analysis: Son has been the centerpiece of LAFC's squad since his high-profile arrival from Tottenham in August 2025, and the club is clearly managing his minutes with the continental tournament as the primary target this season. Nathan Ordaz stepped up to take on a larger role in his absence, with LAFC prioritizing having their star forward fully rested and ready to go for the Toluca showdown. Son still has to score his first goal of the season with the Black and Gold in the MLS but already contributed six assists in eight league appearances.
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