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Son Heung-min net worth

Son Heung-min

  • Net worth $90 million
  • Birthday July 8, 1992
  • Status -
  • Country South Korea
  • Source(-s) of wealth Footballer

How much is Son Heung-min Worth? Son Heung-min Net Worth in 2026

$ 90 million
Son Heung-min Net Worth
$11,200,000 / year
Son Heung-min salary

By the Alux Research Team. How we estimate net worth

Son Heung-min’s net worth is estimated at $90 million as of October 2026. The South Korea captain spent a decade at Tottenham, won the 2025 Europa League, and moved to Los Angeles FC in a reported $26.5 million MLS-record deal. Wages and endorsements are the biggest drivers.

Net worth $90 million (our estimate)
Born July 8, 1992, Chuncheon, South Korea (age 34)
Country South Korea
Known for Tottenham captain, Premier League Golden Boot 2022, South Korea’s top scorer
Main income sources Club wages, endorsements

How much is Son Heung-min worth in 2026?

We estimate Son Heung-min’s net worth at about $90 million. Public figures cluster at $100 million, with lower ones at $30 million to $50 million from weaker sources. Career on-field earnings are reported near $75 million, and he earns about $11.2 million a year at LAFC. Endorsements include Burberry, Tumi, Adidas and Calvin Klein in South Korea. LAFC paid a reported $26.5 million to sign him in August 2025, an MLS record, but that fee goes to the club, not the player. This is an estimate.

How Son Heung-min built it

  • Left home at 16 to train. He went abroad as a teenager before a decade at Tottenham.
  • Led a club for a decade. He captained Tottenham and won the Europa League in 2025.
  • Made a record MLS move. He joined Los Angeles FC in 2025 and earns about $11.2 million a year there.

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Son Heung-min in 2026: what he have been working on

  • May 2025: won the Europa League with Tottenham, his first trophy.
  • August 2025: moved to LAFC for a reported $26.5 million.
  • September 2025: scored his first LAFC hat-trick and reached 136 caps.
  • October 6, 2026: scored his 59th international goal to become South Korea’s all-time top scorer.

How Son Heung-min makes money

  • Club wages: Tottenham to 2025, then LAFC at about $11.2 million a year.
  • Endorsements: Adidas, Burberry (since 2022), Tumi (global ambassador in 2024) and Calvin Klein in Korea.
  • Regional brand deals: several Korean and Asian sponsors.

What Son Heung-min teaches (and what to take from it)

Son left home at 16 to train in Germany. Four ideas from that path.

  • Go where the learning is. He moved country for coaching. List where your field’s best teaching happens.
  • Work on your weaker side. Choose one weakness to practice for 15 minutes daily.
  • Be a reliable partner. Long relationships with brands and clubs come from consistency. Follow up on one commitment this week.
  • Stay patient with long timelines. His first trophy came at 32. Pick a goal that needs a year and plan it.
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Career timeline

  1. 1992: born in Chuncheon.
  2. 2008: joins Hamburger SV’s youth academy at 16.
  3. 2013: moves to Bayer Leverkusen.
  4. 2015: joins Tottenham for 22 million pounds.
  5. 2022: Golden Boot and Order of Sport Merit.
  6. 2023: becomes Tottenham captain.
  7. 2025: Europa League; joins LAFC.
  8. 2026: becomes South Korea’s top scorer.

Early life and background

Son was born in Chuncheon, the son of former footballer Son Woong-jung. He came through the FC Seoul academy and joined Hamburger SV’s youth setup at 16. He speaks Korean, German and English.

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Son Heung-min net worth FAQ

What is Son Heung-min’s net worth?

We estimate about $90 million as of October 2026. The most-cited public figure is $100 million.

How does Son Heung-min make money?

Club wages and endorsements.

How old is Son Heung-min?

He is 34. He was born July 8, 1992.

What is Son Heung-min known for?

Captaining Tottenham, the Premier League Golden Boot and being South Korea’s all-time top scorer.

How much does Son Heung-min make at LAFC?

About $11.2 million a year, according to widely reported figures.

How is the figure estimated?

From reported wages after tax and agent fees plus estimated endorsement income.

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How we estimate net worth

Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.

Last updated: October 2026.


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