Compete with Alexander Isak, Rodrygo Muniz, etc.
Alongside Wayne Rooney and Robin Van Persie when receiving the award.
Son Heung-min was nominated for the ‘Player of the Month’ award in March. ⓒ AP = News
Son Heung-min (Tottenham) was once again nominated for the English Premier League (EPL) ‘Player of the Month’ award for March.
The EPL Secretariat announced 7 candidates for Player of the Month for the March 2023-24 season on its website on the 4th (local time).
According to the publication, Son Heung-min, who recorded 3 goals and 2 assists last month, is ahead of Alexander Isaac (4 goals, 1 assist, Newcastle), Alexis Marc-Alistair (1 goal, 2 assists, Liverpool), named Rodrygo Muniz (4 goals, 1 assist, Fulham), Cole Palmer (3 goals, 2 assists, Chelsea), Antoine Semeno (3 goals, Bournemouth), and Ben White (1 goal, 2 assists , Arsenal) as candidates. for Player of the Month for March.
Son Heung-min scored a key goal contributing to the team’s 3-1 victory in the 43rd minute of the second half in the home match against Crystal Palace in the 27th round, the first match of March, and then scored extra goal to make it 3-0 in extra time in the second half of the away game against Aston Villa in round 28. Including 1 goal and 2 assists.
Son Heung-min, who took a breather in the 29th round match against Fulham, scored a comeback goal in the 41st minute of the second half in the 30th round home match against Luton Town held immediately after the international break, leading the team to a 2-1 victory.
If Son Heung-min receives the ‘Player of the Month’ award in March, he will stand shoulder to shoulder with legends such as Wayne Rooney and Robin Van Persie as his fifth award in total.
The biggest Player of the Month award winners (seven times) are Son Heung-min’s former teammate Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) and Sergio Aguero (retired), who played for Manchester City.
Meanwhile, Son Heung-min’s most recent award was in September last year. Son Heung-min was nominated for the EPL Player of the Month award in December last year when he scored 4 goals and 4 assists, but was not awarded the award.
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