Cao Xuan Thang - Successful despite "late fate"...

(Baonghean) - At the "furnace" of Song Lam Nghe An, player Cao Xuan Thang is a rare case; because it was not until he was 17 years old that this boy from Quy Hop came to ask for a trial. The teachers let Thang "practice with them", but unexpectedly "the more he practiced, the better he got" and Thang was accepted into the team. That was the motivation that pushed Thang to rise up so that he had steady steps and now reaped many successes in his career as well as in life.

Cao Xuan Thang in SLNA shirt.

Coming to Song Lam Nghe An late and quickly asserting himself in the first team list; but after the contract ended, although he really wanted to stay and contribute to his hometown team, but due to limited finances, SLNA had to let Thang go. Right after that, Thang came to Mr. Hien, but the time at the capital team was a nightmare for him. Behind-the-scenes stories affected him, causing this central defender from Nghe An to just sit around and drink water for a whole year. Fortunately, when Xuan Thang's frustration was at its peak, Mr. Hien "played fair" by deciding to release him from his contract.

Returning to Nghe An at an old age, Xuan Thang wanted to play for SLNA to be closer to home, and also to repay his hometown team once again. However, these were also sensitive issues, and because of the egos of both sides, Xuan Thang and SLNA could not reunite. Carrying that sadness, Thang agreed to play for the Tay Ninh First Division team when the team raised the issue. Being away from home and his business career also affected him a lot, but the desire to play football made this central defender decide to "go South".

With the trust of the new team, Xuan Thang quickly regained his competitive spirit. Playing excellently in Tay Ninh's shirt, Xuan Thang was then invited to play by QNK. Quang Nam. In the 2013 season, as captain, Xuan Thang made a great contribution to helping QNK. Quang Nam win the First Division, participating in the V. League for the first time. Last season, Xuan Thang was still a mainstay, contributing significantly to helping QNK. Quang Nam successfully stay in the league.

In terms of talent, Xuan Thang is not a rare commodity, but in the business field, he is a typical example. While still in Hanoi, with the suggestion of relatives and friends, Thang and his wife opened a Quang noodle restaurant and did quite well. Wishing to expand their business, he and his wife returned to Vinh, taking advantage of the space in their home to open another similar restaurant. At first, because the goods had to be brought from Quang Nam, Thang had to wake up early in the morning to get the goods. The couple hired nearly ten more employees, and in no time, this unique Quang noodle restaurant in Vinh attracted many customers... Later, because they had to join QNK. Quang Nam, while his wife was preparing to give birth to another child, Thang and his wife stopped the Quang noodle business to switch to the fashion business to make it less difficult.

Although starting from a lower point than many other players, Cao Xuan Thang's current life is a dream for many players pursuing a "football" career. Thang has built a 3-storey house, has a car, a good wife and 3 obedient children. Profits from business are only a part, the rest is mainly income from football. In his football career, Xuan Thang was the one who was transferred the most, 5 billion VND when he returned to HN.T&T, at least 500 million VND when he played half a season for Tay Ninh. Just signing a 3-year contract with QNK. Quang Nam, Xuan Thang has 2.1 billion VND. Roughly calculated, his football career also gives Xuan Thang a total revenue of more than ten billion VND. A happy life and successes in his career are the motivation to help Thang strive harder for his peak career...,

Vinh Liem