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A true special player is like a bright sun. He is never the only one who shines. It makes sure to attract attention to colleagues around you.
The same goes for Son Heung-min (LAFC), who was recognized as the league's top player in five games after joining the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS). It creates a player who gives and receives tremendous synergy effects by his side. It was the same in the past when Tottenham Hotspur of the English Premier League (EPL).
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He worked with Harry Kane, Tottenham's leading goaltender. Kane was already the top goal scorer in the league, but he played with Son Heung-min and showed an upgraded performance. Son Heung-min also enjoyed this effect. The two players had a reputation as the strongest duo in EPL history.
This atmosphere continues in MLS. After Son Heung-min joined, LA FC striker Dennis Buanga will perform better. Son Heung-min is also helped by Buanga to establish himself smoothly in new leagues and new teams. As he did with Kane at Tottenham, he combines 'fantastic combination' to exchange positive synergies with each other.
The U.S. local media is paying attention to Son Heung-min's role. American media outlet Athlone Sports said on the 15th (Korea time) 'Son Heung-min and Buanga duo emerged as the most threatening combination in MLS. They said they are leading LA FC's advance to the postseason and explained that LA FC has improved since the joining of Son Heung-min, who was a deadly striker in the EPL.
Son Heung-min left Tottenham, who had been with him for 10 years during the transfer market last summer, and joined LA FC. As soon as he joins the team, he takes on the team's front-line striker and is showing tremendous prowess. Son Heung-min, who has played in five games so far, has started four of them and has two goals and one assist.
It is the player who is getting more energized with the addition of Son Heung-min. Buanga, who left Ligue 1 Saint-Etienne to join LA FC in 2022, has 18 goals and 5 assists in 26 appearances so far. Until Son Heung-min came, he was the ace of LA FC in name and reality. However, Son Heung-min did not lose his seat as he came, but rather, he is gaining positive synergy. It reminds me of the relationship between Son Heung-min and Kane. Athlone sports paid attention to this effect.
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Son Heung-min and Buanga also worked well against San Jose Earthquakes in the 30th round of the 2025 MLS Western Conference at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, San Jose, California, on the morning of the 14th, and combined for a 4-2 victory. In this match, Son Heung-min played as a two-top with Buanga.
Son Heung-min scored the first goal 53 seconds into the first half. Buanga scored consecutive goals in the 9th, 12th and 41st minutes of the first half to complete the hat trick. Their two-top combination has evolved into LAFC's most powerful weapon. Son Heung-min is more powerful than when he goes out as a one-top. Attention is focusing on what achievements the Son-Boo duo will achieve in the future.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
