Son Heung-min departs Tottenham Hotspur and the Premier League after 10 years and leaves behind more than just an on-field legacy.
His career has been marked not only by goals and recent European triumph, but by countless moments of humility and kindness.
Son has built a reputation as one of the most likeable and admired figures in football, respected by team-mates and adored by his fans.
Here are some of his most wholesome moments.
Heartwarming moment Son surprises a Spurs fan
Son surprised a lifelong Spurs fan after receiving an emotional letter from his twin daughters, sharing their story of their dad’s battle with long-term cancer.
Son's polite mic drop
Following a post-match interview with TNT Sports, Son gently placed his microphone back on the table. Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand remarked, "what a guy!"
Son Heung-min might go down as the politest Premier League footballer of all-time 🤍 pic.twitter.com/ZL5JytGXx7
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) August 3, 2025
Sheltering a mascot from the rain
Even the weather is no match for Son's kindness. As the rain poured down ahead of kick off, the Spurs star used his hands to shield his young mascot as best he could.
🎥 | #THFC
— The Spurs Web (@thespursweb) November 10, 2019
Son Heung-Min covering a mascots head from the rain, what a legend.
He's got such a pure soul and is so humble!
My winger...🇰🇷⚪️pic.twitter.com/ZWv1eMGfhJ
Having a laugh
During an end-of-season lap of honour, Son joked and laughed with his team-mates’ children.
How can you not love Son Heung-Min ❤️
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) March 18, 2021
(via kldh_dh/Instagram) pic.twitter.com/QrrNv5b3sX
A wave to make a young fan's day
During his warm up, Son made sure to spot an excited young fan and share a wave. This small gesture clearly meant the world to the little girl.
When Sonny waves at you ⚽️😍
— Demiee (@demieethorpe) December 31, 2021
Great game against West Ham last week, made even sweeter for this little darling with a wave from the king himself 🤍https://t.co/stLDAuo66q#sonny #hmson7 #thfc #coys #heungminson #sonheungmin pic.twitter.com/q1moNZdxPs
And after the video went viral, the two would reunite.
What a player, what a man and what a trophy 💔☹️ pic.twitter.com/LPOTPaXNYn
— Demiee (@demieethorpe) August 3, 2025
Offering his jacket to a cold mascot
While walking out on to the pitch for an FA Cup match, Son noticed the young mascot alongside him shivering. Without hesitation, he removed his jacket and put it on her to keep her warm.
Gentle Son Heung-Min with a kid always warms my heart 🥹❤️🩹 pic.twitter.com/U85HwMSBZG
— ؘ (@shmpics) January 29, 2023
And while on international duty with South Korea, Son repeated the gesture.
Heung-min Son ve que el niño está temblando de frio y hace lo siguiente: pic.twitter.com/lkXoU0UD8M
— Analistas (@SomosAnalistas_) November 17, 2023
Welcoming Spurs to Seoul
When Spurs arrived in Seoul for their pre-season tour, Son himself was there to greet them, waiting at the airport with a hand-held sign.
Look who was waiting for us 🥰
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 10, 2022
Thank you for the special welcome, Seoul! 💙
Let’s get this tour underway! ✨#SpursInSeoul pic.twitter.com/8ou8r05mxj