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Son Heung-min is avoiding crowds off the pitch.
Although the Los Angeles FC forward is among the most recognizable players in Major League Soccer—also serving as South Korea’s captain playing in the World Cup 2026 —he admitted it’s easy for him to keep a low profile in Hollywood.
“Just be myself,” Son explained to E! News' The Rundown host Erin Lim Rhodes in an exclusive interview during the 2026 MLS All-Star Game. “I don’t do much crazy things. Most of the times I’m at home. People don’t see me.”
Indeed, while the 34-year-old—who played in the All Star game, presented by Chime, alongside Matt Freese, Max Arfsten and more—is among the most famous faces in the league, he maintained, “I have a very quiet life, which is good.”
And it helps that Son lives in a city of stars, too. As he put it, “In Hollywood, I think there are so many pop stars and Hollywood stars, they don’t really care about me.”
Nevertheless, the forward has no trouble embracing his fame from time to time, specifically with his style. Although he listed former Tottenham Spurs teammate Brennan Johnson as a contender for best-dressed player, he jokingly maintained, “Obviously, I would be up there.”
Meanwhile, the athlete also already has someone in his web in mind to portray him in a future biopic.
“Tom Holland,” Son noted. “So smart. He’s my friend, too.”
For now, though, Son is embracing his subtle anonymity—especially in the years since his 2023 Calvin Klein campaign all but broke the internet. As for whether he’d take that particular leap again, the soccer player waffled, “I think I need some time.”
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He quipped, “I might need to go to the gym and do some more sit ups.”
Of course, while South Korea did not perform as well as expected in the World Cup 2026—the team was knocked out in the group stage—Son experienced plenty of excitement while representing his country last month.
“It’s hard to describe in one word,” Son mused. “The World Cup is a dream for everyone as a soccer player.”
He emphasized, “You’re representing the country—it’s huge.”
For more must-know players who competed in the World Cup 2026, keep reading…
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Lamine Yamal
Age: 19
World Cup Team: Spain
Current Soccer Club: FC Barcelona (Spain)
Position: Midfielder
Don't let Yamal's age fool you. In just two years since his debut, the Spaniard already has a UEFA European Football Championship under his belt. He was also the runner-up for the Ballon d'Or—also known as the "Golden Ball," an award recognizing the best soccer player of the year—in 2025.
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Lionel Messi
Age: 39
World Cup Team: Argentina
Current Soccer Club: Inter Miami CF (United States)
Position: Forward
History has its eyes on Messi, who is the most decorated player in the world of soccer. Not only is he the defending World Cup champion, but the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is on the cusp of becoming the first player to win back-to-back World Cups as the captain of his national team.
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Cristiano Ronaldo
Age: 41
World Cup Team: Portugal
Current Soccer Club: Al-Nassr (Saudi Arabia)
Position: Forward
There's a reason why Ronaldo is considered one of the greatest players of all time. After all, he's scored over 970 goals in his career so far and shows no signs of stopping. He scored at least 100 goals while playing with each of his former clubs—Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus—as well as over 130 goals with his national team.
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Harry Kane
Age: 32
World Cup Team: England
Current Soccer Club: Bayern Munich (Germany)
Position: Forward
Known as one of the best strikers of his generation, Kane is serving as the captain of England's national team for the third consecutive World Cup. In fact, the London native scored the winning goal at the team's warm-up match against New Zealand on June 6.
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Jamal Musiala
Age: 23
World Cup Team: Germany
Current Soccer Club: Bayern Munich (Germany)
Position: Midfielder
Ever since kicking off his professional soccer career at age 16, Musiala has been nicknamed "Bambi" for his graceful movements on the pitch. He made his World Cup debut at the 2022 tournament.
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Neymar
Age: 34
World Cup Team: Brazil
Current Soccer Club: Santos FC (Brazil)
Position: Forward
Born Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, the mononymous sensation is his home country's all-time leading scorer after surpassing Pelé's 52-year record in 2023. He's looking to lead his team back to World Cup glory for the first time since 2002.
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Luka Modric
Age: 40
World Cup Team: Croatia
Current Soccer Club: AC Milan (Italy)
Position: Midfielder
Considered Croatia's greatest soccer player, Modric captained the nation's team to a third-place victory at the 2018 World Cup. He also holds the record for most caps for Croatia, playing for the country more than 190 times on the international stage.
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Kylian Mbappe
Age: 27
World Cup Team: France
Current Soccer Club: Real Madrid (Spain)
Position: Forward
Mbappe took home the World Cup when he made his debut in 2018. And after coming close in 2022, with Argentina defeating France in a penalty shoot-out, the Frenchman is undoubtedly entering this year's competition with fire in his belly.
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Vinicius Junior
Age: 26
World Cup Team: Brazil
Current Soccer Club: Real Madrid (Spain)
Position: Forward
Born Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior, the Brazilian soccer superstar was crowned The Best FIFA Men’s Player and runner-up to the Ballon d'Or in 2024. In his second World Cup appearance, Vini Jr. is hoping to end Brazil's 24-year wait for the trophy.
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