Son Heung-min s new Asian No. 1? German media: Bayern buys wingers this summer and inspects Sanzao many times

In the 2024-25 Europa League final, Tottenham defeated Manchester United and won the championship. The captain, South Korean striker Son Heung-min played for Tottenham for ten years and finally got a championship trophy. In the 2021-22 season, he won the Premier League Golden Boot with 23 goals. The 32-year-old Son Heung-min has long been the undisputed number one in Asia!

So, who will be the next one?

is likely to be Japanese star Sanzao!

As a benchmark figure in Asian football, Son Heung-min once defined the height of "Asia's No. 1" as the Premier League Golden Boot, Champions League highlight and the top national team. But now Son Heung-min has obviously passed his peak period, and his demeanor has even been overshadowed by his 24-year-old brother Lee Gangren.

Since becoming famous in the final victory over Liverpool in 2023, Sanza's name has been closely linked to the expectations of "Asia's newest number one". His technical characteristics are described as "both Neymar's agility and Son Heung-min's sharpness" - he is good at stopping and turning in high-speed dribbling. This season, he has become the core of Brighton's offensive with three consecutive goals, and even rejected the 95 million euro offer of Riyadh victory in the winter window, firmly choosing to stay in the mainstream European league. The threat of

Sanza is not limited to wing blasting. His shooting choice is extremely efficient. Brighton coach Dezelby said bluntly: "He is fully capable of scoring 20 goals in a single season, provided that he improves his decision-making and confrontation after cutting in."

German Media Photo News reporter Falk said that Bayern visited Sanza many times and looked for a winger this summer to sign Japanese stars with a transfer fee of 40 million to 45 million euros. Although this number is comparable to the price of Qide, it is still far from Brighton's psychological price of 80 million euros.

Bayern's favor is not accidental - Sanza's tactical adaptability is extremely high: in Dezelby's system, he can not only create a threat as a counterfoot winger, but also form a linkage with full-back Esturpinian, using his width to tear the defense line. This versatility perfectly fits Bayern's needs for fast attacks on the wing, especially the vacancy that Koeman may leave the team.

If Sanhuasu really takes over the "No. 1 Asian", it still needs to break through the triple ceiling:

Stability and injury risk: Son Heung-min's peak period lasts for nearly ten years, while Sanhuasu's outbreak only lasts for two seasons. The intensity of his physical confrontation and the consumption of the Premier League schedule are still hidden dangers.

National Team Influence: Son Heung-min's key role in the World Cup and Asian Cup has not been completely copied by Sansau, although his "1.88mm save" in the Qatar World Cup has been recorded in history.

Adaptive ability of giants: The transition from Brighton to Bayern means higher tactical requirements and public opinion pressure. The rise of Sanzao is not only a victory of personal talent, but also a microcosm of Japanese football youth training and overseas study system. If the transfer is in line, Sanzao may write a new chapter in Asian football on a larger stage - but this path is destined to cross the legendary back left by Son Heung-min with a colder efficiency and a tougher mentality.