Doan Van Hau is among the top young talents in the semi-finals of the AFF Cup 2018.

Doan Van Hau (Vietnam)

The Vietnam national team is not lacking in bright young talents such as Nguyen Quang Hai, Tran Dinh Trong and Nguyen Tien Linh. But there is a player worth mentioning, that is left-back Doan Van Hau.

Doan Van Hau has an aggressive and fierce playing style but is very calm when in possession of the ball. This player was a key factor in the brilliant success of the Vietnamese youth team in the continental tournament in 2018.

In recent years, Nguyen Cong Phuong and Luong Xuan Truong have both been tested in the Korean league. Van Hau could be the next name of Vietnamese football to compete in continental tournaments in the future.

Syahmi Safari (Malaysia)

Despite having many experienced players, coach Tan Cheng Hoe is not afraid to put his trust in young stars like Safawi Rasid and Syamer Kutty Abba, Syazwan Andik and especially Syahmi Safari.

Although only 20 years old, Syahmi Safari has made progress beyond his years. As a right-back, the Selangor player has a primary role in defense but he also often goes forward to attack. This player has made a big mark on the right wing, which he is responsible for.

Supachai Jaided (Thailand)

If the AFF Cup 2018 has the title of “Best Young Player”, it would not be surprising if Supachai Jaided is a strong candidate for this title. Up front, the Buriram United player tends to play wide and combines quite well with his partner Adisak Kraisorn.

Up to this point, Supachai Jaided has scored 3 goals and contributed greatly to helping the Thai team pass the group stage. If he maintains this form, he can be called up by coach Milovan Rajevac to participate in the 2019 Asian Cup.

Mike Ott (Philippines)

The Philippines have the oldest average age in the tournament but they still have some outstanding players. In addition to John-Patrick Strauss (22), who left the tournament to return to his club, Mike Ott is also a notable name.

The Bayern Munich academy graduate has been an active player in the midfield in the matches he has played in. Although not a key player, Mike Ott promises to explode in the semi-finals when John-Patrick Strauss is not present.