Pierre Lamothe leaves Hanoi FC and joins SHB Da Nang on loan.
Hanoi FC has confirmed that the 1997-born midfielder has been loaned to SHB Da Nang for the remainder of the season; he has only played 3 matches in the V-League (1 start) and has not been registered for the last 5 games.
Hanoi FC announced that midfielder Pierre Lamothe has joined SHB Da Nang on loan until the end of the season, marking a major turning point in the career of the Vietnamese-Canadian player and his third V-League stint.
The decision came after half a season in which Lamothe only made 3 appearances in the V-League for Hanoi FC, including 1 start. In the last 5 rounds, he was not included in the matchday squad. Given the limited playing time, the loan deal offers an opportunity to regain his match rhythm.
Lamothe's profile and V-League journey
Pierre Lamothe was born on September 18, 1997, in Greenfield, Canada. His father is Canadian, his mother is Vietnamese, and he holds Canadian citizenship. Lamothe grew up in a Canadian youth academy and has played for several professional clubs in the country.
The 2023/24 V-League season was Lamothe's first season playing football in Vietnam. In the first half of the season, he played for Quang Nam on loan and had a fairly good performance. Afterwards, Pacific FC recalled him to play. Upon returning to Vietnam, Lamothe joined a top team, Hanoi FC.
Why did Hanoi FC let Lamothe leave?
Despite his potential, Lamothe has yet to make a significant impact in the Hanoi FC jersey. Last season, the midfielder made 9 appearances in the V-League. In the first half of the current season, he has only featured in 3 matches (1 start), and has not been registered for the last 5 rounds. This shows the fierce competition in the midfield of Hanoi FC and explains the decision to seek more regular playing time through loan deals.
| Season | club | Status | V-League opening match |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | Quang Nam (first leg) / Pacific | Lend / Call back | 9 |
| 2024/25 (half-season) | Hanoi FC | Official | 3 (1 starting); not registered for the last 5 matches. |
Personnel impact at Hanoi FC
With Pierre Lamothe leaving, and previously Kyle Colona, Hanoi FC currently has no overseas Vietnamese players in its squad. The capital city team is also undergoing a squad overhaul, with assistant coach Tamotsu Nakamura and Willian Maranhão recently leaving the club.
Mid-season transfers: the first pieces of the puzzle.
Lamothe's transfer to SHB Da Nang is the second official signing of the V-League mid-season transfer window. Previously, Ninh Binh FC signed Truong Tien Anh from Viettel FC, with the midfielder having only four months left on his contract.
Notable milestones
- Born in 1997 in Greenfield, Canada; Canadian citizen.
- He made his debut in the V-League in the 2023/24 season; he played for Quang Nam on loan for the first half of the season.
- He was called back by Pacific and then joined Hanoi FC.
- Current half-season: 3 appearances (1 start), not registered for the last 5 matches.
- He joined SHB Da Nang on loan until the end of the season.
In the mid-season transfer window, moves like Lamothe's often determine a player's pace and playing opportunities during this crucial period. With his proven track record in the V-League and experience in Canada, his next steps at SHB Da Nang will be closely watched, particularly in terms of maintaining tempo and competing for a starting position.
