Son Heung-min ranks 7th on British list of wealthiest 2026 FIFA World Cup players

Korean forward Son Heung-min ranks seventh on a British media list of the wealthiest players expected to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The Sun estimated his net worth at 74 million pounds ($99.4 million).

The ranking, published Wednesday, places tos Angeles FC player above Manchester City striker Erling Haaland of Norway, whose net worth The Sun listed at 59 million pounds.

Son's placement demonstrates how his decade at Tottenham Hotspur, immense commercial appeal in Korea and high-profile move to the U.S. keep him among football's top earners.

Son joined LAFC after a decade-long stint with Spurs, and is poised to become Korea's record World Cup goalscorer as he nears his 150th appearance for the men's national team.

The publication attributed his wealth partly to numerous endorsement deals driven by his commercial appeal in his home country.

During his peak years at Tottenham, Son reportedly earned a base salary of up to 10 million pounds.

He now ranks second in Major League Soccer with about $11 million in total compensation, accor