Former Song Lam Nghe An midfielder 'disappeared' at Nam Dinh Green Steel?

Thanh Hung• DNUM_AGZAEZCACE 18:20

(Baonghean.vn) - While the home team Thep Xanh Nam Dinh is playing well in V.League 2023/2024, Hoang Van Khanh is having to play the role of "redundant".

At the end of the 2022 season, the contract between Hoang Van Khanh and Song Lam Nghe An officially expired. After a period of careful consideration, the central defender from Tan Ky decided to leave Vinh Stadium to seek a new challenge. And Thep Xanh Nam Dinh is the next destination for the former U19 Vietnam central defender.

In his first season playing for the team from Thanh Nam, Hoang Van Khanh was often used by coach Vu Hong Viet. According to statistics, in V.League 2023, the former captain of Song Lam Nghe An played a total of 11 matches with a duration of 803 minutes.

Although not the most important pillar at Thien Truong Stadium, Hoang Van Khanh's excellence also contributed to helping the team from Thanh Nam finish in 5th place in V.League 2023. Don't forget, with 19 goals conceded, Thep Xanh Nam Dinh is the team that conceded the second fewest goals after The Cong Viettel, in the championship race.

Hoang Van Khanh in a training session of Song Lam Nghe An at the beginning of the 2022 season. Photo courtesy of Duc Anh

Unfortunately, this season, Hoang Van Khanh has had to "wear out his pants" on the bench. Up to now, the player born in 1995 has only played 7 matches with a total duration of 128 minutes. However, there was only 1 match (Becamex Binh Duong - Thep Xanh Nam Dinh: 3 - 2) that Hoang Van Khanh was present in the starting lineup.

Unable to compete for a position with teammates like Duong Thanh Hao, Nguyen Huu Tuan and Lucas, Hoang Van Khanh was continuously "ignored" by coach Vu Hong Viet. Even if the team from Thanh Nam terminated the contract with Nguyen Huu Tuan, the opportunity for Hoang Van Khanh was still extremely slim.

Nam Dinh Green Steel is currently sitting comfortably at the top of the V.League 2023/2024 rankings. Photo: VPF

Witnessing the "disappearance" of Hoang Van Khanh at Thien Truong Stadium, most football fans felt quite surprised. Because, Hoang Van Khanh was once considered one of the best central defenders in Vietnamese football. What the 29-year-old player has done in the Song Lam Nghe An shirt is clear proof.

If the situation does not change for the better, it is likely that Hoang Van Khanh will choose to leave Nam Dinh Blue Steel when the 2023/2024 season ends. And with his proven class, Hoang Van Khanh will be the target of many teams in the V.League./.