Son Heung-min’s role at LAFC explained: Creator over finisher in early 2026
Son Heung-min's numbers suggest a slow start. The numbers say something else. Against St.
Louis, Son Heung-min created a clear chance for Denis Bouanga with a precise pass inside the box, which Denis m...
Son Heung-min’s role at LAFC explained: Creator over finisher in early 2026 Son Heung-min's numbers suggest a slow start. The numbers say something else. Against St.
Louis, Son Heung-min created a clear chance for Denis Bouanga with a precise pass inside the box, which Denis missed. It won’t show up in the stats, but it captures his role at LAFC right now. He is driving the attack without being the one who ends it, and making the likes of David Martinez and Nathan Ordaz better players in the process.
2026 Stats Snapshot (All Competitions) Sonny's MLS Regular Season stats: 4 appearances (4 starts), 0 goals, 2 assists, ~340 minutes, 10 shots (2 on target) Concacaf Champions Cup: 4 appearances, 1 goal, 4 assists, ~287 minutes Total (2026): 8 appearances, 1 goal, 6 assists, ~627 minutes The 10 pattern has repeated across matches. Son consistently drops into pockets between midfield and attack, attracting defenders and releasing teammates into space. It's something Marc dos Santos told me to expect when I interviewed him during pre-season.
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