Son Heung-min becomes South Korea's all-time leading scorer with 59 goals

In a friendly match in Yongin, South Korea, Son Heung-min scored his 59th goal, making him the all-time leading scorer for the national team. This goal surpassed the previous record of 58 held by Cha Bum-kun. The match ended with South Korea winning 2-0 against Uzbekistan, but independent confirmation of the details remains limited.

Son Heung-min becomes South Korea's all-time leading scorer with 59 goals
Updated Oct 7, 2026 First reported Oct 6, 2026
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