Son Heung-min: LAFC and South Korea superstar scores ‘amazing’ first MLS hat-trick as Bouanga breaks record

Son Heung-min shared a hug with new LAFC all-time top scorer Denis Bouanga and said he is “very, very happy” after scoring his first MLS hat-trick in a 4-1 win at Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Sonny again with the opening goal 💥

⏱️ 1st minute last match, 3rd minute tonight. pic.twitter.com/eDUSgcMEPe

South Korea captain Son, who joined his new side from Tottenham for a reported MLS-record fee of more than $26.5 million earlier this month, has five goals in six appearances, as well as contributing an assist in each of his first two matches.

SONNY FROM DISTANCE 🎯

Son Heung-Min doubles his tally and our lead ✌️ pic.twitter.com/njM9OApDNi

“It’s amazing,” the 33-year-old said at the America First Field, where LAFC cemented a place among the play-off positions and Bouanga’s goal took the forward past ex-Mexico international Carlos Vela’s record of 93 goals for the club.

SONNY GETS HIS HAT-TRICK 🎩🪄

On a plate from Denis 🤌 pic.twitter.com/XIgj2K8PVb

Former Premier League golden boot winner Son added that he was “very grateful” to Timothy Tillman, Ryan Hollingshead and Bouanga for setting up his goals, as well as LAFC’s defense for a “really good job”.