Son Heung-min scores 59th international goal to set new record for Korean men

Son Heung-min (LAFC) scored his 59th international goal Tuesday to set a new record for the most goals by a Korean male player, surpassing former national team head coach Cha Bum-kun to write a new chapter in Korean football history.

Son opened the scoring in the sixth minute of the first half with a right-footed free kick in a friendly against Uzbekistan at Mir Stadium in Yongin, breaking a 0-0 deadlock.

The goal came in Son's 151st appearance for the national team, moving him past the 58 goals in 136 matches he had shared with Cha and giving him sole possession of the all-time record for Korean men in international competition.

Among all Korean players, the all-time international scoring record belongs to midfielder Ji So-yun of Suwon FC Women, who has netted 76 goals in 182 appearances.