Southeast Asian Football Federation impressed by HAGL's record young squad
With an average age of only 21-22, HAGL has the youngest squad in the club’s history. This is the reason why the team from the mountain town has received praise and impression from the Southeast Asian Football Federation (AFF).
Accordingly, all HAGL players participating in the 2018 season are only between 19 and 24 years old. The oldest player currently in the HAGL squad is goalkeeper Pham Van Tien (24 years old). The youngest player of HAGL according to the registration list is striker Dinh Thanh Binh (19 years old). That is not to mention the head coach and assistant coach duo: Mr. Duong Minh Ninh and Nguyen Van Dan are only 43 and 44 years old respectively.
AFF homepage talks about HAGL's youthful squad at V.League 2018
The AFF homepage quoted HAGL chairman Doan Nguyen Duc: "HAGL's squad has many players who have played for the national team. Technical director Chung Hae-seong aims to have a high position this season and aim for the championship next season. Of course, if we have the chance, we will always try to win the championship this season."
HAGL’s first match of the new season is against B.Binh Duong at Pleiku Stadium. The match takes place at 5:00 p.m. on March 10.
