Heung-Min Son has witnessed the arrival and departure of several exceptional players during his time at Tottenham Hotspur. Over the years, he has been through multiple phases of the club’s journey and has seen many of his talented teammates leave. Some of the notable figures who have parted ways with Spurs in recent years include Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen, and Mousa Dembélé. Each of these players left a distinct mark on the team, and their absence is felt by fans and players alike, including Son.
However, the most significant and emotional departure for both Son and the fans came with the transfer of Harry Kane. Kane, who had been Tottenham’s star player for nearly a decade, moved to Bayern Munich last summer, ending a chapter that had seen him become the club’s all-time top scorer and a key figure in Spurs’ attack. Reflecting on this, Son opened up about the impact Kane’s departure had on him during a recent interview with Goal.
When asked about the most intelligent player he has ever played with, Son didn’t hesitate to name Harry Kane. He spoke fondly about their time together, highlighting how much he enjoyed playing alongside the English striker. Despite Kane’s absence, Son’s admiration for his former teammate remains evident. “I still miss him,” Son admitted, emphasizing how their partnership on the field was something special.
The relationship between Kane and Son was one of the most prolific in football. Their on-field connection was often described as telepathic. They had an uncanny ability to read each other’s movements, making them an attacking duo that consistently delivered goals. Their combined efforts played a huge part in Tottenham’s successes during their time together. It wasn’t just their technical ability that made them so effective but also their understanding of one another’s positioning and timing. This deep synergy allowed them to create numerous memorable moments, and their goalscoring record together was impressive by any standard.
Since Kane’s departure, however, Tottenham’s fortunes have taken a downward turn. At the time of writing, Spurs find themselves in 15th place in the Premier League, a far cry from the days when they were challenging for top honors. Kane was often described as ‘underrated’ by many, and while this may have seemed a surprising claim at the time, Tottenham’s struggles without him have certainly given weight to this notion. The absence of Kane has not only affected the team’s results but also Son’s individual performances. The South Korean forward has faced heavy criticism this season, with some even suggesting that he should be sold. It’s clear that, without Kane’s presence and leadership, Son’s form has also dipped, and Tottenham are feeling the void left by their departed star.
Together, Son and Kane were a force to be reckoned with, and their partnership may go down as one of the best in Tottenham’s history. Given the club’s current trajectory and the difficulty of finding a similar attacking pairing, it’s uncertain if Spurs will ever have a duo as potent as the one Son shared with Kane. As time moves on, both players will undoubtedly be remembered as two of the greatest attackers to ever don the Tottenham shirt, and their legacy as a duo will live on, even as Tottenham faces new challenges in their post-Kane era.
