Patrik Le Giang aims for naturalization after the Golden Ball Gala.

The 2025 Vietnam Golden Ball Awards ceremony not only honored outstanding domestic players but also recognized foreign players who have made significant contributions to the V-League. Among them, Patrik Le Giang's inclusion in the Top 3 of the "Best Foreign Player" category is a special milestone for this Vietnamese-born goalkeeper.

Professional recognition at the Gala night

Although the top prize went to striker Alan Grafite, being among the best foreign players in the league is still proof of the class and consistency of the goalkeeper of Vietnamese and Slovakian descent. Patrik shared that this is a "moment he will never forget" in his playing career in his father's homeland.

Impressive performance while playing for Ho Chi Minh City Police.

To earn this recognition, Patrik Le Giang had a very convincing 2025 season. According to professional statistics, he made 11 appearances in the starting lineup for the Ho Chi Minh City Police Club and kept a clean sheet in 4 matches. His reflexes and professionalism made him the most reliable goalkeeper.

After the spotlight faded from the Gala night, the goalkeeper born in 1993 expressed his deep gratitude to the Ho Chi Minh City Police Club, the Ho Chi Minh City Club, his family, and the coaching staff."We continue… one step at a time.""He emphasized the journey ahead on his personal page."

A desire to contribute as a domestic player.

What attracted the most public attention was his statement about his biggest goal in the near future. Patrik Le Giang wrote:"See you next year… hopefully as a Vietnamese person."

This message demonstrates his determination to complete the legal procedures to become a true Vietnamese citizen. Once the citizenship barrier is removed, Patrik's professionalism and commitment to his roots promise to bring positive contributions and open up opportunities for fair competition at national team levels in the future.