The Tottenham star is now just nine goals away from surpassing the legendary Cha Bum-Kun's record haul of 58 that has stood for almost four decades now. He is also just six games away from matching South Korea's appearance record -- jointly held by Cha and current national team coach Hong Myung-Bo.

Son Heung-min scored a landmark 50th goal for his country to move South Korea a step closer to the World Cup on Thursday as Australia and Saudi Arabia cancelled each other out.

Tottenham Hotspur and South Korea captain Son Heung-Min hit another personal and professional milestone today, scoring from the penalty spot in South Korea’s 3-1 win at Kuwait in World Cup qualifying.

Heung-Min Son notched up his 50th senior international goal for South Korea during their 3-1 victory over Kuwait in World Cup qualifying on Thursday afternoon.

Son Heung-min thanked Tottenham for nursing him back to health and said he felt "100 percent" fit after scoring his 50th international goal for South Korea.

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