Less than two weeks after joining Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC, Son Heung-min has achieved an unprecedented milestone — his LAFC jersey is now the best-selling sports shirt in the world across all sports , beating the likes of Lionel Messi, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry.
John Thorrington, LAFC’s President and Co-President of Soccer Operations, revealed the record-breaking figures, which are based on real-time global sales data since Son’s official signing.
“For the second week in a row, we’re not just talking about the best-selling soccer jersey in MLS — it’s the top-selling jersey of any athlete worldwide. Since the day Son signed, no one has sold more jerseys than him,” Thorrington confirmed.
Son’s arrival has ignited huge excitement in the U.S., with his popularity extending far beyond football. The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that Son will throw the ceremonial first pitch at their game against the San Diego Padres on August 27. LAFC is encouraging fans to head to Dodger Stadium to witness the Korean superstar take the field at one of the city’s most iconic sports venues.
The event underscores how MLS clubs are leveraging the influence of America’s biggest sports to promote blockbuster signings. Fans won’t have to wait long to see Son in action either — he is expected to feature in LAFC’s MLS match against the New England Revolution on August 17.
With record-breaking shirt sales and a high-profile debut looming, Son Heung-min’s move to LAFC is already proving to be one of the most impactful transfers in MLS history.
Sources: Znews
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