'Lungless Man' Trong Hoang is incredibly active at the age of 34

It seemed like midfielder Nguyen Trong Hoang's football career had come to an end when he took a long break to treat a herniated disc. But in round 20 of V-League 2022, coach Nguyen Huy Hoang sent Trong Hoang onto the field to replace Tran Dinh Tien. This moment marked the return of Hoang "cow" after 406 days away from the field.

Trong Hoang plays consistently at the age of 34.

Last season, Nguyen Trong Hoang played 5 matches, with 299 minutes on the field. He and the Song Lam Nghe An team finished the season with 33 points and ranked 5th on the V.League 2022 rankings.

In V-League 2023, from the beginning of the season until now, Trong Hoang has been in the starting lineup of Song Lam Nghe An, he played 9 matches, with 724 minutes and scored 1 goal.

Trong Hoang scored the opening goal in the match against Hanoi Police Club.

In the match against Hanoi Police Club, from Que Ngoc Hai's precise cross, Trong Hoang entered the penalty area and headed the ball dangerously to open the score for Song Lam Nghe An.

The presence of Trong Hoang helps Song Lam Nghe An have more attacking options. In addition, the midfielder born in 1989 also supports very well in defense. The ability to keep the ball and spark attacks of Trong Hoang is one of the strengths of this player. He is persistent and plays with all his heart even though he is 34 years old.

He is a versatile player with good skills and stamina.

He is a versatile player with the best skills and physical strength in Vietnamese football. Therefore, he has always been trusted by 6 generations of national team coaches from Henrique Calisto, Phan Thanh Hung, Hoang Van Phuc, Toshiya Miura, Nguyen Huu Thang and Park Hang-seo.

At the most recent training session of Song Lam Nghe An Club, Vietnam National Team coach - Philippe Troussier and his colleagues were present to watch Nghe An players practice. The French strategist also discussed with coach Huy Hoang and he wanted to know about the age and playing style of midfielder Nguyen Trong Hoang.

Trong Hoang always plays with all his might.

It is not clear whether Mr. Philippe Troussier will call Trong Hoang back to the National Team or not, however, with what Trong Hoang has shown in the past rounds, the French coach certainly has an impression of him.

The road ahead for Song Lam Nghe An football team is still full of difficulties. Therefore, Trong Hoang's fighting spirit like a warrior will be the motivation for young Song Lam Nghe An players to learn and play football more confidently and with more dedication in the upcoming matches of V-League 2023.