The trio of Xuan Son, Hoang Hen, and Duy Manh dominated Sofascore's ideal team lineup.
With impressive scores following their 3-1 victory over Malaysia, three Vietnamese players have been honored by Sofascore in the best team of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.
The Vietnamese national team has just concluded its 2027 Asian Cup qualifying campaign with an impressive 3-1 victory over Malaysia. This result helps the team maintain a perfect six-match winning streak. Following their explosive performance at Thien Truong Stadium in Ninh Binh province, the international statistics website Sofascore has honored three Vietnamese players in the ideal team of the final round of matches.
Xuan Son: The affirmation of a top striker.
In the attacking line, striker Xuan Son was the most impressive player, receiving a score of 8.7, the highest among all forwards who played in this round. The 1997-born striker contributed a superb brace against Malaysia. Notably, after scoring the opening goal, the Brazilian-born striker celebrated emotionally, affirming his physical form to respond to previous criticisms about his weight.
Hoang Hen and Duy Manh: Irreplaceable links in the chain.
Alongside Xuan Son was midfielder Hoang Hen, who received a score of 7.8. Despite only having played for the national team in the last two matches, the 1994-born player quickly adapted and asserted his role as a playmaker. He provided the crucial assist for Xuan Son to increase the score to 2-0, and also played a highly effective role in controlling the team's play.
In the defensive system, center-back Do Duy Manh also contributed with 7.8 points. The player from Hanoi FC not only performed his defensive duties excellently but also directly scored the opening goal with a powerful header, breaking the deadlock for his team.
The position of Vietnamese football on the regional map.
With three representatives, the Vietnamese national team has the most players honored in this year's All-Star team. The remaining positions are occupied by stars from Malaysia, Thailand, and Laos. The outstanding performances of the trio Xuan Son, Hoang Hen, and Duy Manh are bringing optimistic signs for Vietnamese football as it enters the next crucial stages of the continental competition.
