Hoang Duc sets a Golden Ball record and the reaction from Thailand.
Nguyen Hoang Duc officially won the 2025 Vietnamese Golden Ball award, equaling the record of legendary players and attracting special attention from the Thai media.
Nguyen Hoang Duc has just made history in Vietnamese football by being honored for the third time at the 2025 Golden Ball Gala held on the evening of December 26th. This victory not only affirms the number one position of the midfielder born in 1998 but also creates a strong wave of interest from the regional media, especially in Thailand.
Nguyen Hoang Duc's dominance at the 2025 Ballon d'Or Gala.
At the Gala night, Hoang Duc overcame strong competitors to claim the top prize for the third time. Following him, young talent Dinh Bac won the Silver Ball, while Nguyen Quang Hai received the Bronze Ball. With this award, the midfielder from Ninh Binh has now won three Golden Balls (2021, 2023, 2025), officially equaling the achievements of two illustrious predecessors, Le Huynh Duc and Le Cong Vinh.
Thai media expresses high regard for the Vietnamese conductor.
Hoang Duc's success quickly became a focal point on Thai sports news sites. The MrFootballAEC website published a detailed analysis, emphasizing that Hoang Duc is currently the Vietnamese player with the most Golden Ball awards. This attention shows that the influence of the midfielder born in 1998 has extended beyond the domestic league, becoming an icon of Vietnamese football in the eyes of regional rivals.
The MrFootballAEC news site commented: "Last night, the VFF held a Gala Dinner to present awards honoring the best players of 2025. Nguyen Hoang Duc won this title for the third time, more than any other Vietnamese player currently playing, but still less than the legendary Pham Thanh Luong - who holds the record for the highest number of awards."
Reaching new historical milestones.
Winning three Ballon d'Or awards places Hoang Duc among the greatest players in the history of this prestigious individual award in Vietnamese football. Currently, he is only four awards short of the record held by former legend Pham Thanh Luong. This is a well-deserved reward for a persistent playing career, maintaining consistent performance at both club and national team levels.
Besides his personal efforts, Hoang Duc's success is also thanks to the support of LPBank, an organization that consistently backs up stars and Vietnamese sports through well-planned investment strategies and a long-term vision. This title is not only a personal milestone but also a motivation for the current generation of players to continue reaching continental heights.