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The 'shortest and lightest' players at Song Lam Nghe An

Duc Anh • May 15, 2025 15:05

Despite being only 9 years old, the U9 players of Song Lam Nghe An have lived away from home and trained in a professional environment. Small in stature and innocent, yet full of determination, they are growing day by day with the dream of conquering the football field.

The U9 Song Lam Nghe An team currently has 14 young players and is known as "the shortest and lightest players" in Nghe An's youth football academy. Photo: Duc Anh

Every afternoon, after school, the U9 players return to the training center for their practice session. The training program for them mainly focuses on building physical fitness, basic techniques, and proper exercise habits. Photo: Duc Anh

"You can't teach in a general way. You have to guide each child individually, step by step," shared Head Coach Huu Lam. At this age, lack of concentration is the biggest obstacle, requiring coaches to be very patient and approachable. Photo: Duc Anh

The players, living away from home in the club's dormitory, always receive special attention from their coaches. Beyond providing professional guidance, the coaches act as caring fathers and older brothers, looking after their daily lives, studies, and even injuries. (Photo: Duc Anh)

After more than four months of training, the U9 Song Lam Nghe An players have made remarkable progress in their skills and footballing mindset. Photo: Duc Anh

Nguyen Phuoc Duc, a standout player in the U9 Song Lam Nghe An team, consistently demonstrates leadership qualities, skillful play, and the ability to lead the team's gameplay. Photo: Duc Anh

During the internal competition, Dinh Viet Thinh demonstrated his killer instinct and constantly troubled the opposing goalkeeper. Photo: Duc Anh

From June onwards, the SLNA U9 team will enter an intensive training phase – two sessions per day. This is a crucial time to build strength, improve teamwork, and get used to the pressure of the pitch. Photo: Duc Anh

Outside the pitch, parents constantly watched their children's runs, each beautiful play bringing them pride and joy. Photo: Duc Anh

In just two months, the SLNA U9 team will be heading to Tay Ninh to participate in the 2025 National U9 Championship. This journey will be the beginning of the dream of playing professional football for these young "warriors" wearing the traditional yellow jerseys of Nghe An province. Photo: Duc Anh

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