Son Heung-min overwhelmed as former Tottenham star breaks South Korea’s goal record
· Yahoo Sports
Son Heung-min has said he feels overwhelmed after becoming South Korea's all-time record goalscorer.
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Son surpassed the record of former Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen striker Cha Bum-kun after netting his 59th goal for his country against Uzbekistan.
The formerTottenham Hotspur captain has also made more appearances for South Korea than any other footballer, after earning his 151st cap in the 2-0 win.
Speaking after the game, the 34-year-old said he was unsure how long he had left representing his country, but said he's determined to make the most of every 'precious' moment.
"First off, I feel a bit overwhelmed with emotion. Since I was young, I never took this position for granted, and I still do," the LA Galaxy forward told Korean TV.
"Of course, I have had my teammates, coaches, and manager to help me score so many goals, but I believe it is thanks to the fans who cheered for me as if it were their own business.
"It is not just my goals that are precious to me; the 16 years we have spent together like this are precious."
Son Heung-min Makes History for South Korea: “I Don’t Know How Much Longer I Have Left”
"I don't know how much longer I have left, but I think the most important thing is to show a proud performance to the people and those who love football while playing with the South Korean national team jersey on my chest."
Son's record-breaking achievement capped a memorable international break for former Tottenham favourites.
Former Spurs teammate Harry Kane alsoequalled England's appearance record after earning his 125th cap for the Three Lions. Peter Shilton's landmark had stood for 36 years.