Nguyen Van Viet – The golden piece in the goal of Viettel The Cong

Last season, one of the inherent weaknesses thatViettel Sports ClubThe reason for the inability to break through at the end of the season is the lack of stability in the goalkeeper position. After 26 rounds, the army team had to pick the ball out of the net 29 times - a number that clearly reflects the problems in the defense, especially the goal. In the context of the increasingly fierce championship race, conceding too many goals has made The Cong Viettel lose steam compared to direct competitors.

Realizing this problem, The Cong Viettel's leadership has made decisive moves in the transfer window before the 2025-2026 season. One of the most notable contracts is the recruitment of young goalkeeper Nguyen Van Viet on loan from Song Lam Nghe An. Although only born in 2002, Van Viet has quickly affirmed his talent at his hometown team and is often named in the list of Vietnam National Teams.

With sharp reflexes, good positioning and space control, the goalkeeper from Nghe An is expected to bring stability to The Cong Viettel's goal. And reality has proven that Van Viet does not need too much time to adapt to the new environment.

After the first two matches in the new team, this goalkeeper born in 2002 played quite well and kept a clean sheet, helping the Army team win. Those were the 3-0 victory over Ho Chi Minh City Police and the 2-0 victory over Becamex Ho Chi Minh City.

Thanks to those impressive performances, The Cong Viettel is currently the team with the best defense in V.League 2025–2026 after 3 rounds, with only 1 goal conceded – an achievement that has helped them rise to 3rd place on the rankings, opening up hope for a successful season.

Not only that, good form in recent matches also helpsNguyen Van Vietwas named in the Vietnam National Team's call-up list for this September's training session. This is a worthy reward for his tireless efforts, and also opens up an opportunity for the 23-year-old goalkeeper to score points in the eyes of the team's coaching staff.

However, in addition to the strengths shown, Nguyen Van Viet still has some weaknesses that need to be overcome if he wants to go further in his career. First is the skill of playing with the ball with his feet - this is even more important for modern goalkeepers. In the match against Becamex Ho Chi Minh City, an inaccurate pass by Van Viet almost created an opportunity for the opponent to score. Such situations can become "fatal" if not improved in time.

Besides, the understanding with teammates is also an issue to pay attention to. In the last two matches, sometimes the goalkeeperNghe Anhas not had smooth coordination with the defenders in front, leading to some situations where the ball is unstable, causing danger to the goal of The Cong Viettel. This is something that can be completely improved through time and practice with teammates.

Despite his shortcomings, it cannot be denied that Nguyen Van Viet is gradually becoming a reliable "goalkeeper" for The Cong Viettel. His presence brings peace of mind to the defense - something the army team has been craving for all last season. More importantly, this is also an important turning point in the career of this young goalkeeper, helping him assert his position and gradually step into the light of the top playing field.

With the guidance of coach Veliza Popov and an increasingly solid defense system, The Cong Viettel can absolutely aim for higher goals this season. And if they continue to maintain their form, Nguyen Van Viet will certainly be one of the most mentioned names on that journey.