Overview

• Son reached 137 caps by starting the friendly against Brazil in Seoul, moving clear of a tie with Hong Myung-bo and Cha Bum-kun.
• He now has 53 international goals, leaving him five short of Cha’s South Korean men’s record of 58.
• The Korea Football Association will hold a ceremony before Tuesday’s Paraguay friendly at Seoul World Cup Stadium, with Cha set to attend.
• Since joining Los Angeles FC in early August, Son has recorded eight goals and three assists in nine matches, including seven goals across a four-game scoring streak.
• Midfielder Lee Jae-sung earned his 100th cap against Brazil, as current head coach and former record holder Hong Myung-bo guided the side.