Phan Văn Đức and 4 other young stars make their debut at the 2018 AFF Cup.
(Baonghean.vn) - Immediately after coach Park Hang Seo announced the list of players called up to the Vietnamese national team for the 2018 AFF Cup, it's clear that the core group from the U23 team has almost entirely been entrusted to the South Korean coach. Let's take a look at some notable names participating in this tournament for the first time.
1. Nguyen Quang Hai
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The Hanoi FC midfielder is one of the most anticipated players at the 2018 AFF Cup. Quang Hai has clearly demonstrated his technical skill, intelligence, and composure when facing strong teams in the continent throughout the tournaments of 2018. In recent interviews, he also clearly shared his goal: “The Vietnamese national team is currently in a phase with many good players, and my goal, as well as that of my teammates, is to achieve the best possible results to live up to the expectations of the fans.” The midfielder, born in 1996, has made 4 appearances for the national team. In the 2018 V.League season, Quang Hai scored 9 goals.
2. Doan Van Hau
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Doan Van Hau has been recognized by reputable Southeast Asian newspapers as one of the most promising young stars in the upcoming tournament. His frequent appearances for various national teams clearly demonstrate his significant influence. At the recent ASIAD, Doan Van Hau was also one of the players who left a strong impression. In the upcoming AFF Cup, Coach Park will continue to give the Hanoi FC defender a chance. The talented young player, born in 1999, has already made three appearances for the national team, scoring five goals for the 2018 V.League champions.
3. Tran Minh Vuong
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Minh Vương will have the opportunity to participate in the AFF Cup for the first time with the national team, currently enjoying excellent form in the 2018 V.League. His ball control and free-kick abilities are major advantages. Furthermore, his existing chemistry with his teammates makes the 1995-born midfielder a potential surprise factor in the upcoming tournament. The HAGL midfielder, who has never played for the national team, has scored 8 goals in the 2018 V.League.
4. Phan Van Duc
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Coach Park Hang Seo's "golden boy" continues to be given opportunities at the 2018 AFF Cup; Phan Van Duc's performance has been well-deserved, living up to the trust placed in him by the Vietnamese national team's coaching staff. The player from Song Lam Nghe An FC showed his formidable presence with intelligent movement and active support for the defense. The midfielder, born in 1996, has only played one match for the national team. In the recent V.League season, he scored 9 crucial goals for the Nghe An team.
5. Tran Dinh Trong
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Along with Duy Mạnh, Đình Trọng has become a steel shield for the U23 and Olympic Vietnam teams recently. In the 2018 V.League season, Đình Trọng played 14 matches for Hanoi FC and only made one appearance for the national team. In the upcoming training camp, Đình Trọng will face fierce competition from other experienced national team center-backs such as Quế Ngọc Hải, Dương Thanh Hào, and Bùi Tiến Dũng… However, with his nickname "expert at hunting foreign players" in the V.League, Đình Trọng is expected to have a successful first AFF Cup with the national team.
The final squad list for the Vietnam national team at the 2018 AFF Cup has been announced, with Xuan Manh's absence being a regrettable omission.
(Baonghean.vn) - Today, the Vietnam Football Federation and coach Park Hang Seo announced the list of 30 players preparing for the 2018 Southeast Asian Championship - AFF Cup. Many familiar faces have returned for this training camp.
