Harry Kane Praises Son Heung-mins Resilience and Professionalism

Harry Kane lauded Son Heung-min’s unwavering professionalism during a mental health campaign video call for the Harry Kane Foundation. Son advised his younger self to stay patient. The duo, who combined for 47 Premier League goals, remain close. Now with LAFC, Son has scored 8 goals and 3 assists in 9 matches.

As the Harry Kane Foundation launched its mental health campaign titled “A Message to My Younger Self During Tough Times,” former Tottenham teammates Harry Kane and Son Heung-min reunited via video call to share insights on resilience. Now playing for LAFC, Son advised his younger self to “not worry too much” and to remember that “tough times will pass,” reflecting the mindset that has shaped his career since debuting at Hamburg in 2010.

Despite early struggles at Hamburg, Leverkusen, and Tottenham, Son’s perseverance turned him into a global football star. His legendary partnership with Kane produced 47 combined Premier League goals, surpassing the record of Lampard and Drogba, with both players contributing nearly identical tallies of goals and assists. Kane described Son as “family” and praised his sincerity, while Son called Kane a player he could “understand with just a glance.”

Fans celebrated their enduring bond online, calling them “the most beautiful duo in history.” Son’s professionalism continues to draw admiration, with Robbie Keane calling him “the most professional player” he has seen. Currently shining in MLS with 8 goals and 3 assists in 9 games, Son’s philosophy, “the sun rises every morning remains a guiding light for players worldwide.