5 Song Lam Nghe An players try to "score points" in the training session of U22 Vietnam
Hai Hoang•DNUM_DBZAFZCACF 08:00
In the first training session of U22 Vietnam, 5 players from Song Lam Nghe An showed a serious training spirit and high determination. They tried their best to complete the exercises with the hope of scoring points in the eyes of the coaching staff and competing for a starting position in the near future.
The Vietnam U22 team entered their first training session at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center. This is a training session within the long-term plan of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) to prepare for three important tournaments: the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Finals, the 2026 Asian U23 Qualifiers and the 33rd SEA Games. Photo: Hai HoangIn this training session, Song Lam Nghe An Club contributed 5 names, including goalkeeper Cao Van Binh (blue shirt on the right). Photo: Hai HoangRecently, Van Binh was honored as "Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament" at the CFA Team China 2025 International Friendly Tournament. Photo: Hai HoangDinh Xuan Tien also had an impressive return. However, in the Vietnam U22 Team, Dinh Xuan Tien will also have to compete fiercely with midfielder Nguyen Van Truong of Hanoi Club and midfielder Le Viktor of Hong Linh Ha Tinh to get a starting position. Photo: Hai HoangYoung midfielder Le Dinh Long Vu is also expected to join this gathering. Photo: Hai HoangAs one of the youngest players in this training session, Long Vu cannot avoid the pressure of having to compete with many experienced seniors, but he also sees it as an opportunity to learn and affirm his ability. Photo: Hai HoangDefender Ho Van Cuong (right) is also highly regarded for his experience, notably winning the 2022 Southeast Asian U23 Championship and the 2023 SEA Games 32 Bronze Medal. He scored a double in the Bronze Medal match, helping the team win 3-1 against U22 Myanmar. Photo: Hai HoangIn addition, player Nguyen Quang Vinh (number 14) is also trying to score points with coach Kim Sang-sik. Photo: Hai HoangIn this training session, the Vietnamese-American striker Bui Alex (number 30) is being noticed. Photo: Hai HoangBui Alex was born in 2005 in Prague (Czech Republic), is 1m78 tall, and plays as an attacking midfielder, winger, and striker. This player is considered to have good technique, speed, ball control and passing ability, and effective finishing with both feet. He has been a key striker for many years in the Czech Republic youth teams. Photo: Hai HoangMeanwhile, another overseas Vietnamese player, Viktor Le, joined the U22 Vietnam team for the second time. Photo: Hai HoangAccording to the plan, during this training session, U22 Vietnam will continue to practice at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center to strengthen their playing style, perfect their squad, and prepare for important upcoming goals. Photo: Hai HoangPreviously, AFF conducted the draw for the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 tournament. U23 Vietnam is in Group B with two opponents U23 Laos and U23 Cambodia. This is a relatively easy group for U23 Vietnam. Photo: Hai Hoang
