Nam Dinh FC releases 4 foreign players: The end of Kyle Hudlin's adventure.
After losing their V-League title and being eliminated from continental competitions, Nam Định decided to undergo a major overhaul by parting ways with Walber, Caique, Blom, and Hudlin.
Nam Dinh FC has officially announced a major personnel overhaul, parting ways with four foreign players: Walber Motta, Caique, Njabulo Blom, and the record-breakingly tall striker Kyle Hudlin. This move comes after the team experienced a series of disappointing results, marking a period of drastic rebuilding aimed at regaining its former glory.
A drastic reform following a series of failures.
The decision to terminate the contracts of numerous foreign players is an inevitable consequence of a season in which Nam Dinh failed to achieve its key objectives. In international competitions, the team from Thien Truong Stadium was eliminated early in the group stage of the AFC Champions League Two. Most recently, a 1-4 defeat against Malaysian representative Selangor in the semi-finals of the Shopee Cup 2025/26 extinguished the team's last hopes in the regional tournament.
In the V-League, the situation is not much better, as Nam Dinh has now lost its title. The team from Nam Dinh has fallen behind in the championship race against Hanoi Police FC and is currently ranked 6th in the standings with 31 points. With this gap, their only realistic goal now is the National Cup.
The disappointment named Kyle Hudlin
Among the departing players, Kyle Hudlin's departure was the most regrettable for fans. The striker, who stands at 2.06 meters tall, was once expected to become a "destructive weapon" in Nam Dinh's attack. In fact, he had a brilliant debut, scoring a brace against Hanoi Police FC in the National Super Cup match earlier in the season.
However, the initial excitement quickly faded. Kyle Hudlin gradually revealed limitations in his ability to adapt and integrate into the team's overall playing style. His loss of form and inability to maintain a starting place forced the coaching staff to decide to part ways with the English striker in search of more effective options for the future.
The challenge ahead of the big match against Hanoi FC.
The simultaneous departure of four foreign players – Walber Motta, Caique, Njabulo Blom, and Kyle Hudlin – demonstrates the club's management's ambition to revamp the squad. While they have thanked the players and wished them success at their new clubs, Nam Dinh is clearly facing significant personnel pressure in the final stages of the season.
The entire team is currently focusing on the crucial match against Hanoi FC in Round 24 of the V-League, scheduled for May 24th. This is seen as a test of strength for Nam Dinh's domestic squad after removing unsuitable foreign players. The result of this match will directly affect their ability to improve their position in the standings before the end of a turbulent season.
