Where does Harry Kane stand among striker GOATs? Ex-Tottenham team-mate Son Heung-min hands out lofty ranking

Spurs captain Son spent eight productive years working alongside Kane in north London before seeing the club’s most prolific goalscorer depart for Bayern Munich in 2023. Between them, they set a new Premier League record for most assists recorded by one top-flight duo.

Son still holds Kane in the highest regard, telling TNT Sports when asked – as a former Hamburg and Bayer Leverkusen star – whether he offered any words of advice before his ex-strike partner headed to the Bundesliga: “I think, still the German league is one of the best leagues also and when we’re talking about Harry, I don’t have to give him any advice. For me, he’s the best.”

The South Korea international went on to say when asked where Kane ranks among the world’s best frontmen: “Because he's my friend, obviously you get some bonus points. He will always be [in] my top three. It doesn't matter what happens, he will always be in my top three. Especially [as] we had such an amazing connection and played together [for] so long and we combined together for so many goals and yeah, having this kind of a striker is always a dream.”

Kane has been just as quick to sing the praises of Son down the years, telling a recent interview with L’Equipe of a colleague that will always hold a special place in his heart: “I got on incredibly well with Heung-min Son. I also think he's one of the most underrated players in the top leagues. We've always had a very good technical relationship.”

Son had seen his own move away from Tottenham speculated on as his contract in England began to wind down, but a 12-month extension option through to the summer of 2026 has been taken up. Kane, meanwhile, is tied to a deal in Munich until 2027 and is still looking for his first piece of major silverware.