
Son Heung-min's Los Angeles FC returns to Major League Soccer this Feb. 21, hosting Lionel Messi 's Inter Miami.
Son, 33, will face his first full tournament in MLS after arriving at LAFC last summer and making an immediate impact. In half a season, Son scored 12 goals and provided three assists in 13 matches.
On the eve of the season start, it is a good time to review some key data about the Korean star.
According to ESPN's Jeff Carlisle, Son has a salary of $11.2 million annually with LAFC, being one of the only players, along with Messi, in MLS to exceed $10 million per year. As a reference, Messi earned $20.4 million in his previous contract with Inter Miami, according to the mentioned journalist.
Son Heung-min has accumulated career earnings of around $74.6 million, including his salary at LAFC and the 9 million pounds he earned on average at Tottenham Hotspur from 2015 to 2025, according to Spotrac.
Son also has other endorsements besides his soccer career. The Korean is a global brand ambassador for Burberry (fashion), Tumi (luxury travel), Samsung, and Adidas.
Additionally, he has been a partner with brands like Gillette, Calvin Klein, AIA Singapore, and Gentle Monster. Leveraging his popularity in Asia, he has also had ties with regional brands like SK Telecom and Tiger Beer.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Son's net worth in 2026 is $100 million.
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