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Son Heung-min is a player I would like to revisit and use again in FC Online. I had previously looked at a lineup featuring him alongside Kane in the squad feed, and he offers a useful starting point for building an attack around runs in behind and shooting. This post covers what prompted me to take another look at Son, what users say about him, and what to check when choosing a card.

Contents

1. Revisiting the Son Heung-min and Kane Partnership

2. Where Should You Position Son Heung-min?

3. Strengths and Limitations Highlighted in User Reviews

4. Choosing a Son Heung-min Card: Check the Class First

1. Revisiting the Son Heung-min and Kane Partnership

The squad feed brought Son Heung-min back to mind. While browsing lineups in FC Online, I loaded a squad featuring both Son and Kane. Compared with a team full of unfamiliar names, it was much easier to see how the players fit together.

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Son and Kane played together in real-world football, so their names alone make it easy to picture their attacking combinations. Even with my limited knowledge of FC Online, I could connect the players with their roles and get a sense of how the team worked. I chose Son for this mission because I wanted to revisit that lineup.

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Still, it is better to decide on a role before choosing a card, rather than picking a player simply because he is familiar. Your choice of teammates and formation will depend on whether you want Son to run in behind and shoot or cut inside from the wing.

2. Where Should You Position Son Heung-min?

If you are building a team around Son Heung-min, start by comparing his role in a two-striker setup with a role out wide. Your preferred attacking style matters more here than the overall rating beside his name. The table below outlines the roles to consider when positioning Son.

Potential Position	Expected Role	What to Check First
One of two strikers	Exchange passes with the other striker and make runs in behind	The other striker's role and passing ability
Wide forward	Start out wide and cut inside to shoot	Sprint speed, acceleration, dribbling, and ratings for both feet
Lone striker	Finish attacks through the middle	Strength, heading, and support from teammates who can hold up the ball

The first setup I would like to explore is a two-striker partnership with Kane. Giving them distinct roles—one linking play and the other attacking space—rather than expecting the same movement from both makes it easier to understand how the team works.

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If you prefer frequent crosses and headed finishes, however, do not choose Son on name alone. Check the specific card's heading, jumping, and strength stats individually. A striker who makes runs in behind serves a different purpose from one who wins aerial balls.

3. Strengths and Limitations Highlighted in User Reviews

Football game reviews of Son Heung-min often focus on his runs in behind and shooting. For example, an Inven review of 26TY Son praised his runs and shooting with both feet when using a +9 card in a two-striker setup, but found his heading lacking. Another user, playing with a +10 card, highlighted his speed and long-range finesse shots as strengths.

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These reviews describe users' experiences with specific classes and upgrade levels. Rather than assuming every Son card performs the same way, use the feedback as a reference and check whether the card and playing conditions match what you have in mind.

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When reading reviews, look at the position the player was used in rather than focusing only on praise. Priorities can differ: dribbling feel may matter more to someone using him out wide, while strength may be more important for a central striker. In particular, do not assume that feedback on highly upgraded cards applies equally to cards at lower upgrade levels.

4. Choosing a Son Heung-min Card: Check the Class First

When reading FC Online player recommendations, consider the class and upgrade level as well as the player's name. Taking another look at Son Heung-min does not mean you need to choose a card you have seen before or go straight to the most expensive option. First, narrow down your choices based on your available BP and your team's salary budget.

What to Check	What to Look For
Class and upgrade level	Whether the card used in the review matches the one you are considering
Price and salary	Whether your budget leaves enough room to fill the remaining positions after adding Son
Attacking stats	Whether sprint speed, finishing, long shots, and other stats meet the needs of the intended role
Ability with both feet and traits	The specific card's ratings for each foot and its assigned traits
Team Color	Whether your planned lineup can achieve the Team Color you want

The recently introduced EVO class in FC Online offers another reason to revisit existing players. It does not, however, let you freely convert any player into an EVO card. According to the official notice, eligible CU and 24EP class players at +8 or higher can be exchanged through the Agent system, so check the list and requirements first. Choosing Son and checking his EVO eligibility are separate considerations.

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I would recommend considering Son Heung-min early if you want to build an attack with familiar players or focus on runs in behind and shooting. No single card is the right choice for everyone. Decide on the role you need and the budget you have, then choose a card that fits both.

Closing Thoughts

That covers why I recommend considering Son Heung-min in FC Online and why I would like to use him again. Taking a familiar player as your starting point can make comparing classes and positions a little more engaging.