Soccer
Son Heung-min
South Korea captain; Tottenham Hotspur forward (2015-2025), Premier League Golden Boot 2021-22
4 sourced records. Each exercise has a top recorded mark and its evidence. Check the date, age, effort and method before you compare.
Son Heung-min Top sprint speed
Son Heung-min's recorded Top sprint speed is 35.2 km/h. Performance date: 2026-06. Age at the time: 33. This was a competition result. The source at biz.heraldcorp.com gives this mark. Source type: news report. Confidence is medium.
2026 FIFA World Cup, group stage round 1 · South Korea captain and forward, 2026 World Cup, age 33
Source quote and limits
“A BBC analysis of FIFA data showed Son reached a top speed of 35.2 kilometers per hour during the group stage's first round”
BBC analysis of FIFA tracking data, as reported by the Herald (English edition). First round of group-stage matches, June 2026.
| Date | Competition / season and method | Value | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06age 33 | 2026 FIFA World Cup, group stage round 1Top sprint speed at a World Cup | 35.2 | km/h | biz.heraldcorp.commedium confidenceEvidenceNews report; Competition; performance date 2026-06. Son Heung-min among fastest players at World Cup (Herald Corporation, 2026-06) South Korea captain and forward, 2026 World Cup, age 33 “A BBC analysis of FIFA data showed Son reached a top speed of 35.2 kilometers per hour during the group stage's first round” BBC analysis of FIFA tracking data, as reported by the Herald (English edition). First round of group-stage matches, June 2026. |
| 2025-02-14 | 2024/25 through 14 February 2025 Premier LeagueTop running speed | 35.13 | km/h | premierleague.comEvidenceOfficial result; Competition; source date 2025-02-14. Analysis: How can Son get back to his best for Spurs? Tottenham Hotspur forward “His top speed so far this season was clocked at 35.13km/hr” Official league maximum speed. Exact match date is not given. Date is source publication date because the season spans two calendar years. |
| 2023age 30–31 | 2023/24 through 14 October 2023 Premier LeagueTop running speed | 34.15 | km/h | premierleague.comEvidenceOfficial result; Competition; performance date 2023. Maddison magic and rapid defenders: Why Spurs are the real deal Tottenham Hotspur forward “Son Heung-min 34.15” Official league maximum speed. Exact match date is not given. All matches covered in this in-progress season occurred in the stored calendar year. |
| 2020-06-23 | 2019/20 through 23 June 2020 Premier LeagueTop running speed | 35.03 | km/h | premierleague.comEvidenceOfficial result; Competition; source date 2020-06-23. Bowen can be a game-changer for West Ham Tottenham Hotspur forward “Son Heung-min 35.03” Official league maximum speed. Exact match date is not given. Date is source publication date because the season spans two calendar years. |
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