Son Heung-min ranked 7th in MLS MVP standings... finishing ability identified as a challenge to improve
Son Heung-min ranked 7th in the MLS MVP standings, and his lack of goals made the difference in the evaluation. Check the background behind the ranking in his competition with Messi, along with MLS reactions.
Son Heungmin, who is playing in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States, ranked 7th in a global media outlet's MVP standings. The article reported that while Lionel Messi is leading the race, Son Heungmin's stillunrecorded goals affected his ranking.
The U.S. edition of Goal.com introduced the MLS MVP candidates on the 6th (Korean time), placing Messi in 1st and rating Son Heungmin 7th behind Petar Musa, Sam Surridge, Nico Fernandez, and others. The outlet pointed to Son Heungmin's lack of league goals this season as his biggest weakness.
Son Heungmin has recorded 2 goals and 14 assists this season, and he is serving as a playmaker for LAFC. According to the article, while his assist total stands out, scoring production is important in the MVP race since he still has no league goals.