Coach Troussier sends a message to Dinh Bac after winning the 2025 Silver Ball award.
After winning the 2025 Vietnamese Silver Ball award, Nguyen Dinh Bac received a touching message from coach Troussier and decided to donate the entire 45 million VND prize money to charity.
The 2025 Vietnam Golden Ball Awards ceremony has officially concluded with Nguyen Hoang Duc winning the top prize. However, Nguyen Dinh Bac – the recipient of the Silver Ball award – is the name that has attracted special attention from the media thanks to his humane actions and the emotional message from his former coach, Philippe Troussier.
A message from the "White Witch"
Despite having left Vietnamese football, coach Philippe Troussier continues to follow the development of his former players. Immediately after Dinh Bac secured the runner-up position in this year's poll, the French strategist sent a short but powerful message on the midfielder's personal page:"There are still so many beautiful stories waiting for you to write."
This is seen as well-deserved recognition for the trust that Mr. Troussier once placed in Dinh Bac when he gave him the opportunity to debut for the national team at the age of 19. This encouragement not only has spiritual value but also affirms the great potential of the star born in 2004 in the future of domestic football.
Brilliance on the field and a compassionate heart.
2025 marked a significant milestone for Nguyen Dinh Bac. The midfielder became an irreplaceable pillar in the Hanoi Police FC squad. At the international level, he was a key player in helping the Vietnam U22 team successfully defend their gold medal.SEA Games 33This strengthens the position of Vietnamese youth football in the region.
Not only did Dinh Bac leave his mark professionally, but he also made a strong impression on the community with his responsible mindset. Immediately after the awards gala, he announced his decision to donate the entire 45 million VND prize money – a combination of the Silver Ball and Best Young Player awards – to charitable activities.
Statistics of Dinh Bac's outstanding achievements in 2025
- Individual titles:Vietnam Silver Ball, Best Young Player.
- Team achievements:Gold medal at the 33rd SEA Games with the Vietnam U22 team.
- Role:A key player at Hanoi Police Football Club.
Dinh Bac's act of donating his entire prize money, coupled with his modern playing style, is shaping him into a new icon for the younger generation of players: talented, courageous, and compassionate. With the support of his fans and dedicated coaches, the 2025 Silver Ball winner is expected to be a springboard for this midfielder to reach new heights in his professional career.
