South Korean national team leader Son Heung-min set a new record in a friendly match against Brazil (0-5). This match marked the 33-year-old's 137th appearance for the national team.
Thus, Son Heung-min surpassed the results of Korean football legends Chha Boom-gyeong and Hon Myung-bo (out of 136 matches). He has now made a new history as the most capped player in the history of the national team.
Son has been with the national team since 2010. During this period, he scored 53 goals and provided 24 assists for the national team. Each of his matches has become a significant event not only for fans but for Korean football as a whole.
In the match against Brazil, Son showed great experience and dedication as the team leader, although the result was not as expected. Experts highly praise his performance with the national team, noting this record as one of the most significant events in the history of modern Korean football.
For information, Son Heung-min has made nine appearances for Los Angeles in the US Championship - MLS this season, scoring 8 goals and providing 3 assists.
Son's career is remembered not only for records but also for team dedication, leadership, and contributions to the development of national football.
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