Pham Ly Duc expresses gratitude to Chairman Duc after the U23 Asian Championship miracle and the 4.25 billion VND reward.

Returning after an emotional journey at the 2026 AFC U23 Championship, the Southeast Asian U22 Championship, and the 33rd SEA Games, center-back Pham Ly Duc shared his reflections on the important milestones in his career. The biggest highlight of this defender's success is his gratitude to Mr. Doan Nguyen Duc (Chairman Duc), whom he affectionately calls "Uncle Ba".

HAGL's chairman and his role as an inspirational figure.

For Ly Duc personally, Chairman Duc is not only a team leader but also someone who directly instills confidence in young players. He revealed that during the most difficult times, it was the dedicated encouragement from the HAGL Chairman that helped him believe in pursuing his football career. This support is considered invaluable motivation, helping a young player remain steadfast in his goals.

Besides its symbolic value, Mr. Duc's decisive investment is also concretized by impressive figures. In the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Championship campaign, he spent a total of...4.25 billion VNDTo reward the players, Pham Ly Duc was recognized as one of the individuals receiving the highest bonus, a testament to his important contributions to the Vietnam U23 team.

A transformation under the guidance of coach Vu Tien Thanh.

Looking back at his career, few would have guessed that Ly Duc was once a relatively unknown name when he played in the First Division. The biggest turning point that brought him into the spotlight was the decision of...Coach Vu Tien ThanhWhen he joined the team from the mountainous region, under the iron discipline and guidance of this strategist, Ly Duc completely transformed, displaying a passionate playing style and excellent situational awareness.

The combination of the training environment at HAGL and the physical fitness and nutrition provided by the Nutifood Academy has created a solid central defender. Ly Duc also did not forget to thank Hanoi Police Club for providing him with opportunities to gain experience, helping him mature significantly and contribute to the national teams at various levels.

It is clear that Pham Ly Duc's success is the result of a well-planned journey, from his education at the academy to the trust of passionate football professionals. This is proof of the transformation of young talents when placed in the right environment for development.