Nam Dinh appoints coach Mauro Jeronimo, to be unveiled on November 23rd.
On November 14th, CEO Vu Hong Viet presented the appointment decision for head coach Mauro Jeronimo; he will make his debut when Nam Dinh plays Long An in the National Cup on November 23rd.
Nam Dinh FC officially appointed Portuguese coach Mauro Jeronimo (born in 1987) as their head coach on November 14th. The decision was made by CEO Vu Hong Viet, and the new coach will make his debut on November 23rd when Nam Dinh Steel hosts Long An in the National Cup.
Coach Mauro Jeronimo's first statement
“I am very honored to be working at Nam Dinh Green Steel. This is a quality team, well-invested, with many talented players. We will fight together and achieve the best results. This season, Nam Dinh Green Steel will participate in four competitions, both international and domestic. That is both a challenge and an honor. Not many teams in Vietnam have such an opportunity,” Coach Mauro shared when meeting the players at Thien Truong Stadium.
Debut match on November 23rd in the National Cup
Coach Mauro Jeronimo will lead Steel Green Nam Dinh for the first time when the team hosts Long An in the National Cup on November 23rd. This marks the beginning of his new term, as Nam Dinh has to distribute its resources across four competitions this season.
Gameplay and tactical suitability
Before arriving in Nam Dinh, coach Mauro Jeronimo had already made his mark while leading PVF CAND, building a free-flowing, attractive, modern style of play with a European flair. This style is considered well-suited to Nam Dinh, a team renowned for its attacking football and fluid passing game. This compatibility in ideology promises to ensure a smooth transition.
Restructuring the club's organizational structure.
- Mr. Vu Hong Viet assumes the roles of General Director of the company and Executive Director of the club.
- Mr. Nguyen Quoc Phong and Mr. Lam Van Thoa are Deputy Executive Directors.
- Mr. Nguyen Trung Kien is the Technical Director.
Career milestones in Vietnam
- 2019: Began working at the PVF youth football training center.
- 2022: Officially became head coach of PVF - CAND Club (formerly Pho Hien).
- Last July: Went to Japan to attend phase 2 of the AFC Pro Coaching Course.
- November 14th: Appointed as head coach of Nam Dinh Club.
- November 23rd: Debut when Nam Dinh Green Steel plays Long An in the National Cup.
Significance for a four-league season
In the context of both international and domestic competitions, Nam Dinh aims to maintain competitiveness across four arenas. Coach Mauro Jeronimo's experience in building a modern playing style, along with the restructuring of management personnel, forms the basis for the club's pursuit of consistent performance. The match on November 23rd will be an initial test of the adaptation process between the new coach's philosophy and the existing team.