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Kieran King

Son Heung-min is 34th man to net 100 Premier League goals - how many others can you name?

Son Heung-min became the 34th player to score 100 Premier League goals on Saturday.

The South Korean ace netted Tottenham's opener in their 2-1 win over Brighton - and in the process - entered the illustrious 100-club following a terrific individual strike. It was a piece of pure brilliance from Son, who jinked inside onto his favoured right foot, before curling the ball into the top corner from 25 yards.

Lewis Dunk equalised for the Seagulls at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, before Harry Kane netted the winner late on to earn a vital three points for Cristian Stellini's men. They moved back to within three points of fourth-place Manchester United, although they have played a game more than the Red Devils.

But Son stole the headline from the game in north London as he struck yet another historic goal in a Spurs shirt, with his 100th Premier League strike in 260 matches. It is a staggering record for a player that was doubted during his first season at Spurs, having scored just four times in 28 games.

He became just the 34th player to reach that feat - but how many more 100-club members can you name? With that in mind, here is a list of those in that glorious group.

34 - Son Heung-min (100)

33 - Matt Le Tissier (100)

32 - Cristiano Ronaldo (103)

31 - Didier Drogba (104)

30 - Darren Bent (106)

29 - Paul Scholes (107)

28 - Peter Crouch (108)

Peter Crouch is now a pundit for BT Sport (Getty Images)

27 - Ryan Giggs (109)

26 - Emile Heskey (110)

25 - Dion Dublin (111)

24 - Sadio Mane (111)

23 - Raheem Sterling (113)

22 - Ian Wright (113)

21 - Romelu Lukaku (116)

20 - Steven Gerrard (120)

19 - Dwight Yorke (123)

18 - Nicolas Anelka (125)

17 - Robbie Keane (126)

16 - Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (127)

15 - Mohamed Salah (132)

14 - Jamie Vardy (134)

13 - Robin van Persie (144)

12 - Teddy Sheringham (146)

11 - Les Ferdinand (149)

10 - Michael Owen (150)

9 - Jermain Defoe (162)

8 - Robbie Fowler (163)

7 - Thierry Henry (175)

6 - Frank Lampard (177)

Frank Lampard was a prolific goalscorer in his playing career (Getty Images)

5 - Sergio Aguero (184)

4 - Andy Cole (187)

3 - Harry Kane (205)

2 - Wayne Rooney (208)

1 - Alan Shearer (260)

Former Newcastle striker Shearer still comfortably sits top of the list, despite retiring in 2006. But Tottenham's Kane will fancy his chances to catch the record.

Kane, 29, has already chipped in with 23 goals this season and would be top of the scoring charts if it wasn't for Erling Haaland, who has a staggering 30. Those two are by far the best forwards in the division, although Ivan Toney could give them a run for their money as he has 18, while Marcus Rashford is fourth on 16.

Although Son hasn't had the most prolific years for his standard, he has still been impressive in key moments. Speaking to BBC Match of the Day on scoring his 100th Premier League goal: "This was something that I dreamed for. It is an amazing achievement which I wouldn't have had without my team-mates.

Alan Shearer is top of the shots in the Premier League (Shaun Botterill/Allsport/Getty Images)

"Scoring 100 goals in the Premier League is a massive thing. I was really emotional because I have had tough moments in the last few weeks. My grandad passed away and it was not easy. I want to send that goal to him.

"I hope all the Asian players - especially in South Korea - look at this achievement and believe they can do it as well. It's a good thing for Asia and I take a big responsibility to be a good example to help the young guys. I want them to believe an Asian player can do amazing things in the Premier League.

"Sometimes you always expect an amazing season and it will be the same [as last year] but there can be more pressure. I'm the most frustrated guy and player but I see where I can improve. I am frustrated but I'm not the perfect player so I need to look at my weaknesses. The fans are supporting me and I need to take a big responsibility to do well for the rest of the season."

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