Son Heung-min surpassed Lionel Messi‘s record at Inter Miami in a short time with LAFC.
The South Korean left the Argentine behind in Major League Soccer (MLS) in his first few weeks in U.S. soccer.
What record of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami did Son Heung-min surpass with LAFC?
According to John Tarrington, vice president of LAFC, “This is now the second week in a row that we’re not just talking about the best-selling soccer jersey in MLS. It’s the best-selling jersey of any sport in the world right now.”
According to Front Office Sports, Lionel Messi set the MLS record in 2024 by selling 500,000 Inter Miami jerseys in his first month.
What is the sales projection for Son Heung-min shirts?
Son Heung-min is on track to sell almost 1.5 million jerseys in his first month with LAFC in MLS.
Son Heung-min’s effect on Los Angeles
The “Son effect” in Los Angeles has also had a big impact off the field. The city is home to the largest Korean community outside of South Korea, with approximately 300,000 residents, and the demand to see the former Tottenham striker has caused ticket prices to skyrocket
According to The Korea Times, the price of attending LAFC matches has increased from $300 to $1,500 since his signing.
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