Pandeik "Son Heung-min, Best with Both Left and Right Foot... Defenders Fall into Hell"

Virgil van Dijk, who plays in the English Premier League, evaluated Son Heung-min as a top-class player in a post on Liverpool's official website on the 6th. / Photo by Liverpool Official Website

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] Virgil van Dijk (29, Liverpool), considered one of the best defenders in the English Premier League (EPL), praised Son Heung-min (28, Tottenham) as a top-tier player.

Van Dijk included Son Heung-min in his personally selected EPL 'five-a-side team' and described Son as "fast, strong, and a nightmare for defenders."

On the 6th (local time), Van Dijk wrote on Liverpool's official website, "(Son Heung-min) shows excellent skills with both his left and right foot, and his finishing ability is outstanding."

Son Heung-min was included as a midfielder in the 'Five-a-Side Team' selected by Van Dijk on this day. / Photo by Liverpool official website capture

In the post, Van Dijk revealed his 'five-a-side team' consisting of one goalkeeper, one defender, two midfielders, and one forward whom he considers the best players currently active in the EPL. Son Heung-min was selected as a midfielder alongside Kevin De Bruyne (29, Manchester City).

Meanwhile, Lionel Messi (33, Barcelona), who plays in Spanish professional football, has also named Son Heung-min as a top-level footballer.

According to the British media 'Daily Star' on the 31st of last month, Messi, together with sports-themed trading card company 'Topps,' selected the 25 'best talents' of the 2020 UEFA Champions League, including Son Heung-min.