Son Heung-min Leaves Tottenham as a True Club Legend Over Harry Kane

Son Heung-min exits Tottenham for LAFC after 10 loyal years, with 454 appearances, 173 goals, and 101 assists, earning the club's first trophy in 17 years. Despite Harry Kane’s 280 goals in 435 games, Son is seen as the greater Spurs legend due to his loyalty, leadership, and delivering long-awaited silverware.

For the Tottenham faithful, Son Heung-min's departure to LAFC in a record-breaking MLS move marks the end of an era, as the South Korean leaves behind a legacy many now argue surpasses that of Harry Kane. Over 10 years at Spurs, Son made 454 appearances, scored 173 goals (5th all-time), and provided 101 assists, becoming the 7th most capped player in club history. His crowning moment came as captain, leading Tottenham to their first trophy in 17 years by winning the Europa League, something Kane never achieved.

Though Kane was undoubtedly a talisman, scoring 280 goals in 435 games and forming a lethal duo with Son, his time at Spurs ended without silverware. Despite being England’s all-time top scorer, his individual brilliance couldn’t bring team success, ultimately leading to his 2023 move to Bayern Munich. Critics often claimed Son declined after Kane's exit, yet he persevered through injuries and pressure to finally deliver a major trophy, embodying loyalty and resilience.

His commitment to Spurs through both highs and lows, and his role in ending the club’s long-standing trophy drought, solidify his legendary status. For many supporters, Son’s triumphs, leadership, and dedication place him above Kane as Tottenham’s greatest modern icon.