Tottenham's Son Heung-Min makes history by becoming the Premier League's top Asian goalscorer... but insists Park Ji-Sung is still top dog

  • Son Heung-Min scored his 20th Premier league goal against Crystal Palace
  • His goal on Sunday makes him the highest scoring Asian player in PL history
  • But the South Korean remains humble and insists he is still chasing Park Ji-Sung
  • The 25-year-old joined the north London side in the summer of 2015

Tottenham's Son Heung-Min became the highest scoring Asian player in Premier League history on Sunday afternoon, overtaking compatriot Park Ji-Sung in the process.

The 25-year-old broke the record by scoring the only goal in Spurs' victory over Crystal Palace but the South Korean has insisted that he is still playing catch up to his Park.

Son had the chance to double his tally on the day but fluffed his chance during a one-on-one with Eagles goalkeeper Julian Speroni.

Son Heung-Min became the highest scoring Asian player in Premier League history  on Sunday

Son Heung-Min became the highest scoring Asian player in Premier League history on Sunday

The 25-year-old celebrates scoring the only goal in Tottenham's 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace

The 25-year-old celebrates scoring the only goal in Tottenham's 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace

'I have broken the record, but I still have a long way to go to catch Park,' Son told South Korean media. 


'I scored, but good players do more than that.

'I had a number of chances. I am disappointed to score just the one goal, but the important thing is that we got the three points.

'I scored many goals last season and that has raised expectations, but if I think too much about that it can affect me,' Son added. 

Park was a fan-favourite at Manchester United, where he spent seven years of his career between 2005 and 2012. 

Park Ji-Sung played for Manchester United and QPR during his career, scoring 19 goals

Park Ji-Sung played for Manchester United and QPR during his career, scoring 19 goals