U23 Vietnam player prices skyrocket

But now, everything has turned 180 degrees, the price of U23 Vietnam players is constantly increasing at a dizzying rate.

Initially, Transfermarkt valued Xuan Truong at around 50,000 Euros, followed by Cong Phuong at 25,000 Euros. These are 2 players who have been playing abroad, so Transfermarkt has a basis to update their values, the remaining players only play domestically so they are not valued.

Football brokers in Southeast Asia estimate that Van Duc, Xuan Manh and their teammates are only worth around 3,000 - 4,000 Euros, one of the lowest among the U23 teams in China.

U23 Vietnam star's price increases

Vietnam U23 caused a stir, of course, the consequence of that is that the team's players also increased in price rapidly. The 2018 AFC U23 Championship is an opportunity for scouts and player brokers around the world to explore and evaluate the rough gems.

Before the rise of U23 Vietnam at the U23 Asian Cup, a Malaysian "player hunter" valued the team's top player at 2 million USD (equivalent to 45 billion VND).

Quang Hai (19) is the most expensive player in U23 Vietnam. Photo: Internet

Immediately, Asian football commentator Gabriel Tan of FOX Sports channel, some clubs in Thailand and Malaysia valued Nguyen Quang Hai at about 4 million USD (more than 90 billion VND). Quang Hai, who scored 4 goals in the tournament, including a brilliant double against U23 Qatar in the quarter-finals, is also interested by Chinese clubs.

On Weibo, the most popular social network in the country of billions of people, there have been many articles praising and evaluating the potential of the star midfielder of Hanoi Club. They suggested that Chinese football clubs soon make offers for the player who possesses a left foot with unmistakable long-range shots.

After Quang Hai, goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung's price has also skyrocketed. With 2 missed penalties in the semi-final match against U23 Qatar, once shattering the championship dream of U23 Iraq and countless times saving U23 Vietnam, Bui Tien Dung has aprice is about 3 million USD (nearly 70 billion VND), equal to the price that Buriram United Club (Thailand) once valued Cong Phuong.

HAGL's player duo Xuan Truong and Van Thanh are also highly appreciated by domestic and international experts. This HAGL duo played all 6 matches of U23 Vietnam at the 2018 AFC U23 Championship held in China recently. FOX Sports estimates that captain midfielder Luong Xuan Truong and fullback Vu Van Thanh are worth around 50 - 60 billion VND/person.

Not only the stars of the U23 Vietnam team but also players like Duc Chinh, Duc Huy, Trong Dai, Cong Phuong… are certainly also rated much higher than at the beginning of the group stage.

How much is "Sao Nghe"?

Both Xuan Manh and Van Duc of SLNA have also caught the attention of regional football brokers. At this final round, the two players from Nghe An were both assessed to have completed their professional tasks well. Van Duc is considered a dynamic midfielder with good physical strength, the ability to launch attacks and support defense are both very good. The more he plays, the more Van Duc improves and has very surprising kicks. Football brokers believe that if he goes to Malaysia or Thailand to play, the price of this number 14 player will not be less than 1 million USD.

Van Duc (14) is valued at 1 million USD. Photo: Internet

Meanwhile, Xuan Manh is highly regarded for his tenacious playing style, persistent pursuit, and ability to play well with both feet and play in many positions. Having fought many times in the V. League environment, facing many tall foreign players, Xuan Manh is not afraid to clash with players from Iraq, Qatar, etc.

As Duy Hau’s “replacement”, Xuan Manh shows his potential not only in the U23 team but also in the national team. Therefore, if any club wants to have a player nicknamed Kalou, it will be difficult to spend less than 20 billion VND.

It is quite surprising to know that the salary of the 2 runners-up in SLNA's jersey last season was only about 300 USD. Needless to say, SLNA's coaching board, in addition to encouragement and rewards, will certainly have to increase the salary for these talents. This is also a boost for the young players of SLNA to have more motivation to practice following the example of their seniors.

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