Southeast Asian All-Stars line-up in top match against Manchester United

The ASEAN All-Stars squad for the international friendly against Manchester United has been completed with 17 names from many football backgrounds in the region. The match, scheduled to take place on May 28 in Malaysia, is expected to be a regional performance where Southeast Asian players will show their class and aspiration to reach the world level.

The ASEAN All-Stars list brings together outstanding players from 12 member associations of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF), selected based on performance, spirit of competition and ability to represent the region. Up to now, 17 players have been officially announced, representing countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, East Timor and Brunei. Meanwhile, Singapore, Philippines and Australia have yet to finalize their representative list.

Do Duy Manh said: "Being selected for the ASEAN All-Stars squad is a great pride and honor, especially when Vietnam only has 3 players participating. This will definitely be a memorable memory in my career. I am both nervous and proud, but also understand that this is not only a personal honor, but also a responsibility to help bring Southeast Asian football out of the lowland label."

He also emphasized that, through this match, international fans will have a more positive view of regional football, and at the same time see human values ​​alongside professional factors.

The special feature of the match lies in the appearance of coach Kim Sang-sik, who is leading the Vietnamese team as head coach of the ASEAN All-Stars. This is the first time a coach from Vietnam has been given such a great responsibility, demonstrating the trust from the AFF as well as the rising position of Vietnamese football in the region.

Kim Sang-sik is known for his disciplined coaching style, clear tactics and ability to build a well-organized squad. Leading a multinational team like the ASEAN All-Stars is not only a professional challenge, but also an opportunity to demonstrate the cohesion between regional football cultures in a unified team.

The friendly match with Manchester United is not only an entertaining competition, but also an opportunity for Southeast Asian players to assert their abilities and spread the image of regional football to global fans. This is also a rare opportunity for players from different football backgrounds to compete together under the same flag of Southeast Asian solidarity.

With the presence of outstanding talents, and the guidance of an experienced coach, ASEAN All-Stars are carrying great expectations, demonstrating regional spirit, playing with dedication, and leaving a memorable mark in a major international football event.

List of outstanding players from 9 AFF member federations:Vietnam (Do Duy Manh, Nguyen Quang Hai, Nguyen Hoang Duc), East Timor (Joao Pedro);Myanmar (Maung Maung Lwin); Laos (Bounphachan Bounkong);Cambodia (Kan Mo, Andres Nieto); Indonesia (Asnawi Mangkualam, Muhammad Ferarri);Brunei (Azwan Ali Rahman);Thailand (Patiwat Khammai, Nikolas Mickelson, Peeradol Chamrasamee);Malaysia (Haziq Nadzli, Dominic Tan, Sergio Aguero).