2024-01-06 07:54:00
Son Heung-min was nominated for the ‘Player of the Month Award’ in December 2023. Photo = EPL SNS
Will Son Heung-min (Tottenham) win the English Premier League (EPL) Player of the Month award for the fifth time in his career? If we receive the award, we will be one step closer to breaking the all-time record.
EPL Samukgu announced the eight candidates for Player of the Month for December 2023-24 season through its official website on the 4th (local time).
Son Heung-min, who scored 4 goals and 4 assists in December alone, was nominated. Son Heung-min competes for the award with Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton), Mohamed Kudus (West Ham United), Michael Olise (Crystal Palace), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Marcos Senesi, and Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth).
If Son Heung-min is selected as the player of December, he will stand shoulder to shoulder with Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Wayne Rooney, and Robin van Persie (retired). Son Heung-min, who has received the Player of the Month award four times so far, tied with legends such as Thierry Henry and Alan Shearer (now retired).
Eight people nominated for the ‘Player of the Month Award’ in December 2023. Son Heung-min recorded the most attack points with 4 goals and 4 assists. Photo = EPL SNS
The most recipients of this award are former teammates Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) and Sergio Aguero (retired). The two were each selected as Player of the Month seven times. After Son Heung-min was selected as the Player of the Month, he will be on par with them if he wins the Player of the Month award two more times.
There are plenty of possibilities. Son Heung-min also won the Player of the Month award in September last year. Even at the young age of 31, he is still performing at the top level of the EPL, so he can aim for additional awards.
Son Heung-min recorded 8 attack points in 7 games played in December. In terms of attack points alone, he is the best candidate for December player.
The 2023-24 season EPL round 20 match between Tottenham and Bournemouth ended at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the 1st. Son Heung-min’s additional score in the second half. Photo = Getty Images The 20th round EPL match of the 2023-24 season between Tottenham and Bournemouth ended at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the 1st. Son Heung-min is cheering after winning against Bournemouth. Photo = Getty Images
Bournemouth’s Senesi and Solanke are considered strong competitors. They are the core of Bournemouth, which achieved four wins in six games in December. Striker Solanke scored six goals in one month, and defender Senesi recorded two goals and one assist while keeping three scoreless games.
However, the player of the month is selected by combining the votes of fans and experts. There is a variable that could divide the votes of Bournemouth players. It is expected to work to Son Heung-min’s advantage.
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