Statistics about coach Van Sy Son

Born in 1972,Van Sy SonHe was once a renowned right-back for Song Lam Nghe An, part of the golden generation of players from Nghe An province. After retiring, he transitioned to coaching and served as an assistant coach at Hanoi FC before accepting the offer to lead Quang Nam FC in August 2022.

His mark as head coach began from there. After 90 matches in charge of the Quang Nam team, Van Sy Son achieved 34 wins, 26 draws, and 30 losses – a record considered stable given the team's not-so-outstanding squad.

In his very first season in the 2022 First Division, Van Sy Son made a strong impression with a seven-match unbeaten streak (5 wins, 2 draws). Unfortunately, his record of eight wins, three draws, and only two losses that season was not enough to help Quang Nam Club get promoted due to poor performance in the early stages of the season.

Entering the 2023 season, he helped Quang Nam gain promotion to the V.League after securing 11 wins, 4 draws, and only 3 losses. This was a well-deserved achievement for a team that didn't have many stars but possessed a strong fighting spirit – something Van Sy Son always emphasized.

InV.LeagueCoach Van Sy Son continued to make his mark by helping Quang Nam avoid relegation after 52 matches, with 13 wins, 21 draws, and 18 losses. Despite not possessing a squad of top-quality players, his team always played tenaciously and proved difficult for many opponents.

Notably, Hong Linh Ha Tinh is his favorite opponent, with 3 wins and 1 draw in 4 encounters. Meanwhile, Thep Xanh Nam Dinh is a formidable opponent, as he has lost all 4 matches against them.

Now, returning to his old home, Song Lam Nghe An, as head coach, Van Sy Son brings with him not only experience but also the warrior spirit characteristic of Nghe An province.

His first challenge was against two formidable opponents: Hanoi Police and Dong A Thanh Hoa. However, past encounters were in his favor: After four matches against the police team, his team had one win, two draws, and only one loss – despite always being considered the underdog in terms of strength.

As for Dong A Thanh Hoa, his record is 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses. In last season alone, he was undefeated against the Thanh Hoa team (1 win, 1 draw) – a positive sign for the upcoming rematch.

One of Van Sy Son's most striking characteristics is his strong personality. He doesn't hesitate to criticize players on the field if their fighting spirit isn't up to par. The red card he received in the match against Song Lam Nghe An last season clearly shows his decisive and uncompromising nature – a trait that can sometimes be a good catalyst for a team that needs fighting spirit.

With everything that has been shown, fans in Nghe An have the right to hope for a resurgence under the new coach Van Sy Son.Lam River, Nghe AnHe was full of fighting spirit, tenacious, and unafraid of any opponent – ​​just like the image he projected when he was a steely defender on the football field.