Son Heung-min vs Mohamed Salah
Son Heung-min vs Mohamed Salah: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Son Heung-min and Mohamed Salah?
A fellow Premier League star, Mohamed Salah is often seen as a rival due to their similar positions and goal-scoring prowess. Their performances are frequently compared in discussions about the league's best forwards.
Son Heung-min
Key numbers
- Total Goals178
- Total Caps497
- International Goals56
- International Caps144
- Premier League Goals127
Top honours
- Premier League Golden Boot2021-22 season (23 goals)
- FIFA Puskás Award2020 for a solo effort goal
- AFC Asian Cup Runner-up2015
- Asian Games Gold Medal2018
- Order of Sport MeritReceived in 2022 for achievements in football
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Mohamed Salah
Key numbers
- Total Goals248
- Total Assists145
- International Caps116
- International Goals67
- Premier League Goals191
Top honours
- Premier League Golden Boot4 times (2017–18, 2018–19, 2021–22, 2022–23)
- PFA Players' Player of the Year3 times (2017–18, 2021–22, 2024–25)
- FWA Footballer of the Year3 times (2017–18, 2019–20, 2022–23)
- CAF African Footballer of the Year2 times (2017, 2018)
- BBC African Footballer of the Year2 times (2017, 2018)