Duy Mạnh wears the captain's armband; Quang Hải and Hoàng Đức are vice-captains.
Coach Kim Sang Sik finalizes the Vietnam national team's leadership for FIFA Days in November: Duy Manh as captain, Quang Hai and Hoang Duc as vice-captains, joining the team on November 10th, playing Laos on November 19th.
Coach Kim Sang Sik has announced the leadership team for the Vietnamese national team for the FIFA Days training camp in November: center-back Do Duy Manh will continue to wear the captain's armband; the two vice-captains are Nguyen Quang Hai and Nguyen Hoang Duc. The team will gather on November 10th in Viet Tri, Phu Tho, and is expected to have 4-5 training sessions before traveling to Laos on November 15th to prepare for the match against Laos on November 19th.
The leadership team will remain stable for the FIFA Days in November.
Coach Kim Sang Sik's decision demonstrates a priority on continuity in the dressing room. Since the 2024 AFF Cup, Duy Manh has taken on the leadership role and continues to enjoy full trust. The presence of Quang Hai and Hoang Duc as vice-captains strengthens the core group in terms of both technical expertise and internal voice.
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain | Do Duy Manh |
| Deputy | Nguyen Quang Hai |
| Deputy | Nguyen Hoang Duc |
Do Duy Manh and the weight of the captain's armband.
Since being given the captain's armband at the 2024 AFF Cup, the Hanoi FC player has demonstrated his role as a connector and a source of moral support for the entire team. Continuing to place trust in Duy Mạnh reflects Coach Kim Sang Sik's high regard for his experience and leadership qualities.
"Each player, despite having different roles and responsibilities, shares a common goal: to build a united team, overcome difficulties, and repay the love and trust of the fans."
Quang Hai, Hoang Duc, and their voices in the locker room.
The two vice-captains, Nguyen Quang Hai and Nguyen Hoang Duc, are high-performing players who also have a significant voice in the locker room. Compared to the October training camp, Quang Hai's return has helped him reclaim his position in the leadership group from overseas Vietnamese player Cao Pendant Quang Vinh, creating a familiar and influential trio of leaders.
Match preparation schedule before the game against Laos on November 19th.
The Vietnamese national team will gather in Viet Tri, Phu Tho province from November 10th. Over approximately 4-5 training sessions, coach Kim Sang Sik will assess the squad and convey tactical instructions before the entire team departs for Laos on November 15th, in preparation for the match against Laos on November 19th.
| Timeline | Content |
|---|---|
| 10/11 | The troops assembled in Viet Tri, Phu Tho. |
| 10-14/11 | Review the squad, 4-5 training sessions. |
| 15/11 | Setting off to another country. |
| 19/11 | Playing against Laos |
The significance of continuity before the start of the campaign.
Maintaining a stable leadership team creates a clear frame of reference for the collective, both in training and on match days. This cohesion helps reduce non-professional variables while strengthening discipline and consensus in executing Coach Kim Sang Sik's tactical plans. Before a match requiring intense concentration, such as the clash against Laos on November 19th, a consistent message about roles and responsibilities is crucial for the team to achieve a positive result.
