Nguyen Dinh Bac explodes with a streak of 6 consecutive goals and is a new hope for the Vietnamese national team.
With 10 goals, Nguyen Dinh Bac has surpassed his seniors to become the top Vietnamese scorer in V.League, promising to be a strategic asset for coach Kim Sang-sik at the ASEAN Cup.
Nguyen Dinh Bac is currently experiencing the best period of his career with a streak of 6 consecutive matches scoring in the V.League 2025/26. Wearing the Hanoi Police jersey, the striker born in 2004 has not only affirmed his position as the best domestic striker currently but also relieved coach Kim Sang-sik's striker shortage ahead of the ASEAN Cup 2026.
The dominance of the Hanoi Police and the imprint of individual personalities.
With Hanoi Police having already secured the V.League 2025/26 championship, experts began to pay attention to the generational shift at Hang Day Stadium. Under the guidance of coach Alexandre Polking, the police team currently boasts 60 points, 11 points ahead of the second-placed team. In this attacking machine that has scored 55 goals, Dinh Bac is the most brilliant highlight.
Scoring in six consecutive matches is an incredible performance, something even seasoned domestic strikers would struggle to achieve. Currently, with 10 goals, the player from Nghe An is leading the list of top domestic goalscorers, far ahead of his seniors like Nguyen Hoang Duc (7 goals) or Nguyen Tien Linh (4 goals).
A remarkable maturation in his footballing mindset.
Beyond the statistics, Dinh Bac's maturity is also evident in his teamwork. He once proactively gave up taking a penalty kick to Alan Grafite so that his teammate could consolidate his leading position in the top scorer list. This is proof of a player who has learned to put aside his personal ego for the common good, completely transforming himself from the controversies surrounding his past disciplinary issues.
Coach Kim Sang-sik's strategic move
Dinh Bac's consistent form is incredibly good news for coach Kim Sang-sik, especially given the Vietnamese national team's current goal-scoring drought. This striker possesses all the necessary qualities, from speed and confidence to a keen instinct for scoring in the penalty area.
Dinh Bac has almost certainly secured a ticket to the 2026 ASEAN Cup. After youthful setbacks, he is rising again with his strongest inner strength. If he continues to maintain his current form, Dinh Bac will not only be the hope of Hanoi Police but also the key for the Vietnamese national team to reclaim its position in the regional arena.
