Former SLNA goalkeeper 'loyal' to Second Division team
(Baonghean.vn) - Instead of looking for a new destination, Le Quang Dai decided to continue to stick with Phu Dong Club, even though he had to play in the 2020 National Second Division.
The decision of the goalkeeper from Nam Dan (Nghe An) surprised many football fans in Nghe An. Because, with his talent and experience, Le Quang Dai will not have much difficulty in finding a new destination in higher tournaments, such as the National First Division.
However, the goalkeeper born in 1993 chose another option, which was to stay and play for Phu Dong Club. The former SLNA goalkeeper shared: “Playing in any league is not important, what is important is whether I can contribute anything to the team or not. My immediate goal is to actively practice, play well, and contribute to helping Phu Dong Club have a successful season.”
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| Le Quang Dai in SLNA shirt. Photo: AFC |
Le Quang Dai is a familiar face to experts and football fans in Nghe An. The 27-year-old goalkeeper is a product of the SLNA training center, in the same generation as Que Ngoc Hai, Pham Manh Hung, Nguyen Sy Nam... During the 3 seasons wearing the SLNA first team jersey competing in the V.League, National Cup and AFC Cup arenas, Le Quang Dai's familiar position was on the bench.
Even in the 2018 season, Le Quang Dai had to pack his bags and go to the North to play for Phu Dong Club, on loan. At the end of that year, Le Quang Dai returned to Vinh Stadium, but only to receive a contract termination certificate because he was not in the plan of Coach Nguyen Duc Thang.
Faced with such a situation, the "old but new" team Phu Dong appeared with a 2-year contract. Immediately, Le Quang Dai agreed to join Phu Dong Club, the team where the goalkeeper born in 1993 contributed greatly to the victory of the 2018 National Second Division Championship, after defeating Ba Ria - Vung Tau Club in the final match (Le Quang Dai successfully blocked 3 11m kicks).
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| Le Quang Dai in Phu Dong Club shirt. Photo: VPF |
Officially becoming a member of Phu Dong Club, the former SLNA goalkeeper still proved his inherent ability. Last season, Le Quang Dai was always the number 1 choice for the goalkeeper position of Phu Dong Club, under Coach Le Duc Tuan and Coach Nguyen Trung Kien (starting 20/22 matches). Unfortunately, Le Quang Dai's excellence in goal still could not help Phu Dong Club avoid relegation.
Up to this point, Le Quang Dai has played for Phu Dong Club for 2 seasons. In the current squad, not many players have been with Phu Dong Club longer than Le Quang Dai. Perhaps, this is one of the reasons why the former SLNA goalkeeper does not want to leave. Wish Le Quang Dai success with his choice!
