Muhammad Awwal AbubakarHeung-Min Son the Tottenham captain approaches his 33rd birthday at the end of the season, being a very consistent and Worldclass player to the North London Giants discussions are being increasingly raised over his successor.
Son has made a remarkable impact across his 10 years with Tottenham Hotspur scoring career whooping 123 goals in the EPL alone. His legacy at the club is very certain, couple with a deep mutual affection between the player and the club.
However with his contract expiring in 2026 and he being aging Spurs must prepare to feel in the void he his about leave.
Three promising candidates currently within the first team have the potential to step into Son’s shoes on the left wing.
Among them are notable youngsters who have already gotten fans amused with their undeniable skills and eye-catching ball movements.
Wilson Odobert
Many Spurs fans remember the signing of the youngster sensational from Burnley in the summer of 2024, the player who is already making waves. With his remarkable pace and technical prowess, Odobert was identified by Ange Postecoglou as an ideal one-on-one specialist.
Although his progress has been hampered by hamstring injury sustain against Coventry, his previous stint at Burnley was inpressive, scoring 8 goals and providing 5 assists.
His departure was a huge blow for Burnley fans, but excitement are surrounded in his future at his current team Tottenham.
Yang Min-Hyuk
Korean, the look, hairstyles and style of play no doubt he will happens to be Son Heung-Min reincarnation if not for the name.
At just 18, the South Korean hot prospect Yang Min-Hyuk currently on loan from Spurs at Gangwon FC not joining the London Giants till January 2025 has already left many amazed with his wonderful ball usage.
At just 18, he has already been capped by the senior Korean National Team though yet to make single appearance. Last season he was on fire contributing to 18 G/A for his team with total of 10 goals and 8 wonderful assists for his team title charge.
Establishing himself as a player to keep a tab on. Yang’s ability to operate on either wing, combined with his agility, makes him a perfect successor to Son. With Son as a mentor, Yang will have the perfect guide to overcome the challenges of Premier League football.
Mikey Moore
The youngest of the trio, Mikey Moore is making waves since his debut under Postecoglou.
At just sixteen years and nine months, he became Spur’s youngest player quickly impressing with his adorable play. After a wonderful season with the Under-18s, where he accumulated 22 goals in just 12 games, Moore has already featured for Spurs in the European competition.
His attacking mindset and confidence alongside his versatility on the flanks, opinion reveals that he could be a major player for Spurs.
Each of these young talents has the potential to become the important Tottenham’s future. However with time whining down we will see if they could handle the mantle of leadership or become the successor of Son
Muhammad Awwal Abubakar
