US EditionSon Heung-Min Earning $11.15 Million in Deal with Los Angeles FC
Son Heung-Min scored 10 goals with LAFC, boosting fan engagement and Korean community ties as the club prepares for the 2026 World Cup.
- Son Heung-Min, Los Angeles FC forward, joined Los Angeles FC from Tottenham Hotspur during the summer transfer window, energizing the Korean community in Los Angeles and boosting fan representation at matches.
- LAFC's history of signing global stars like Carlos Vela has prepared the club to balance cultural outreach with on-field identity, supporting broader preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
- In performance and pay, Son Heung-Min has 10 goals, three assists, and a $10,368,750 salary, with $11,152,852 total compensation, behind Lionel Messi.
- Kicking off their playoffs Wednesday, LAFC will launch a HYBE partnership fan celebration at BMO Stadium while nine recognized supporters groups and the 3252 independent supporters union boost energy.
- As the World Cup nears, LAFC supporters and club leaders hope Son Heung-Min’s energy strengthens community ties, while MLS’s international stars position the league for 2026 growth.
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Choi Song-ah = Son Heung-min, who wore the uniform of Los Angeles FC of Major League Soccer (MLS) in the US professional soccer league, has become a hot topic this summer...
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Son Heung-Min earning $11.15 million in deal with Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC forward Son Heung-Min tops Major League Soccer’s summer signings with total compensation of nearly $11.2 million, becoming the second-highest-paid player behind Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi.
[Sports Chosun Reporter Daesik Kim] In the US, Son Heung-min is predicted to be the runner-up. The Athletic reported on the 25th (Korean time) that "The first round of the best-of-three series will begin soon. Inter Miami, which has renewed its contract with Lionel Messi until 2028, will host Nashville SC, kicking off the playoff schedule for the remaining 16 teams. LA Galaxy will be the first team to win this season."
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