Tottenham Hotspur winger Yang Min-hyeok had an unforgettable night after bagging a late winner for his team.
The Spurs ace is on loan at Portsmouth and scored a crucial 98th-minute goal to earn his side a win over Charlton Athletic at Fratton Park.
Tottenham signed Min-hyeok from Gangwon FC in January, allowing him to spend time in North London learning English before heading out on loan.
Min-hyeok has bagged three goals and an assist in 16 outings, even though starts have been hard to come by.
This time, he also came on from the bench with 26 minutes left and played an influential role in securing the three points.
Min-hyeok will hope that this performance secures him a starting berth when they take on Bristol City on January 1.
Is Min-hyeok ready to play for Tottenham?
For all the promise in Min-hyeok’s game, it is still too early to suggest he is ready to make the step up to the Tottenham first team.
Moments like this underline his potential, not his readiness.
Spurs are operating at a far higher tactical and physical level, and asking a teenager still adapting to English football to contribute in the Premier League would be premature.
What Min-hyeok needs now is continuity.
Another loan, ideally as a regular starter, would allow him to refine his decision-making, improve his off-the-ball work and develop the physicality required at the top level.
A full season playing in the Championship, where the intensity mirrors the Premier League, would do him a world of good.
Also, a move to the Eredivisie, a development league for young attackers, would be far more beneficial than sporadic minutes in North London.
Tottenham should resist the temptation to fast-track him based on flashes of brilliance.
If Min-hyeok can dominate at a lower level, handle the weekly demands of senior football and show consistent end product, Spurs will have a far clearer picture of his ceiling.
With the right pathway, he can return in 2027 as a more complete winger, ready to compete and make a genuine impact in a Tottenham shirt.