Song Lam Nghe An's number one goalkeeper was summoned by coach Kim Sang-sik
Song Lam Nghe An's number one goalkeeper - Nguyen Van Viet was called up by coach Kim Sang-sik to the Vietnam team for the third qualifying round of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup against Laos.
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On the afternoon of March 6, head coach Kim Sang-sik announced the list of 26 players called up for the FIFA Days gathering in March 2025, preparing for the international friendly match against Cambodia and the opening match of the third qualifying round of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup against Laos. Goalkeeper No. 1 Song Lam Nghe An - Nguyen Van Viet is also on this list.
The team's core force still includes the players who won the 2024 ASEAN Cup, except for three unfortunate absences: Nguyen Xuan Son, Nguyen Van Toan and Ho Tan Tai due to injury.

Nguyen Van Viet had an impressive season in the teamLam River Nghe An, showing stable performance and excellent saving ability, has attracted the attention of coach Kim Sang-sik and is on the training list this time.
Regarding the coaching staff, coach Kim Sang-sik continues to have the support of assistants Yoon Dong Hun, Lee Woon Jae and new assistant Lee Jung Soo - former center back of the Korean national team, who contributed to helping the team reach the round of 16 at the 2010 World Cup.
According to the plan, the Vietnamese team will gather from March 11 in Binh Duong. On March 19, the team will play a friendly match with Cambodia before entering the match against Laos in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers on March 25. Both matches will take place at Go Dau Stadium.
Nguyen Van Viet's presence in the national team is a source of pride for Nghe An fans. Fans hope he will take advantage of this opportunity to prove himself and contribute to the success of the Vietnam team.