V.League Round 11: Former SLNA players join Ho Chi Minh City FC.
(Baonghean.vn) - In the lineup of Ho Chi Minh City FC in the match against SLNA in round 11 of the V.League, there are several key players who previously played for SLNA FC.
Here are some notable figures:
Defender Nguyen Sy Nam
Unable to compete for a position with his teammates at SLNA, in the second half of the 2016 season, Nguyen Sy Nam decided to join Ho Chi Minh City FC, a First Division team, on loan.
At Thong Nhat Stadium, the player from Anh Son was frequently used in the starting lineup by coach Lu Dinh Tuan. Nguyen Sy Nam played a significant role in Ho Chi Minh City FC's promotion to the top league.
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| Nguyen Sy Nam previously played for Ho Chi Minh City FC for half a season. (Photo: Archival image) |
At the end of the 2016 season, the 28-year-old defender returned to play for his hometown team, where he has remained until now. It is highly likely that in the match between Ho Chi Minh City FC and SLNA in Round 11, taking place at Thong Nhat Stadium at 7 PM this evening (May 25th), the player wearing number 22 will not be in the starting lineup for the Nghe An team. Nevertheless, the reunion with his "old friends" Ho Chi Minh City FC will evoke indescribable emotions in Nguyen Sy Nam.
Midfielder Ngo Hoang Thinh
This was the first match where Thinh "Bom" faced his hometown team, wearing the jersey of Ho Chi Minh City FC. The midfielder, born in 1992, is a product of the SLNA youth academy and played for the Nghe An team for many years. Ngo Hoang Thinh was one of SLNA's key players in their journey to winning the V.League championship in 2011. At the end of the 2015 season, Thinh "Bom" left Vinh Stadium to join Thanh Hoa FC.
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| Ngo Hoang Thinh is a new signing for Ho Chi Minh City FC in the 2019 season. (Photo: Archival image) |
At the beginning of this season, it was thought that Ngo Hoang Thinh would "return home" to become a student of coach Nguyen Duc Thang. However, the 27-year-old midfielder and SLNA failed to reach an agreement during negotiations.
Ngo Hoang Thinh's next destination after leaving Thanh Hoa FC is Ho Chi Minh City FC. It's worth noting that in his encounters with the Nghe An team while playing for Thanh Hoa FC, Ngo Hoang Thinh always demonstrated his professionalism.
Midfielder Tran Phi Son
Few players are as beloved by SLNA fans as "Vietnam's Ronaldo." During his years at Vinh Stadium, Tran Phi Son was an idol for football fans in Nghe An province. The most impressive achievement of the midfielder born in 1992 was winning the National Cup in 2017. In that tournament, Tran Phi Son, along with Tran Nguyen Manh, Que Ngoc Hai, Ho Khac Ngoc, Phan Van Duc, Olaha, etc., were among the best players for SLNA.
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| Tran Phi Son is a player much loved by SLNA fans. (Photo: Archival image) |
Unfortunately, the end of the 2017 season also marked the official expiration of the contract between the player from Ha Tinh and SLNA. Seeking new challenges, the "Vietnamese Ronaldo" decided to leave the Nghe An team and join Ho Chi Minh City FC on a three-year contract. According to Tran Phi Son, he will not recover from his injury in time to play in the match between Ho Chi Minh City FC and SLNA in Round 11.
Besides the three names mentioned above, the match taking place at Thong Nhat Stadium at 7 PM today (May 25th) will also feature former SLNA players currently on the roster of Ho Chi Minh City FC, such as Chairman Nguyen Huu Thang, left-back Que Ngoc Manh, and striker Vu Quang Nam.