Striker of the same generation as goalkeeper Nguyen Manh is on trial at Phu Dong

Born in 1991, in the same generation as goalkeeper Tran Nguyen Manh, right-back Tran Dinh Hoang..., the player from Tan Ky was once expected by Nghe An fans to be the successor to the position left by his senior Le Cong Vinh. Although he played quite prominently in youth tournaments, Truong Van Thanh could not show much in big tournaments such as V.League or National First Division.

Promoted to SLNA's first team to play in the 2014 season, the 27-year-old striker only played in 3 matches (all from the bench) and did not score any goals in the V.League that year. The 2015 season was not much better, as Truong Van Thanh also spent most of his time sitting on the bench, in the stands or in the medical room.

Truong Van Thanh in U21 SLNA shirt. Photo courtesy

Unable to compete with foreign strikers and often suffering from injuries, the 1991-born player's chances of playing for SLNA became increasingly slim. At the beginning of the 2016 season, Truong Van Thanh decided to move to the Phu Yen First Division team. In the Tuy Hoa home team's shirt, the striker from Tan Ky has somewhat proven his talent.

Impressive performances in the 2016 National First Division helped Truong Van Thanh “catch the eye” of the XSKT Can Tho coaching staff. The 1-year contract between the two sides was quickly completed right before the start of the 2017 season. At the Tay Do team, Truong Van Thanh played 8 matches and scored 1 goal (only in the V.League arena).

Unfortunately, the former SLNA player struggled with injuries throughout last season. Undaunted, Truong Van Thanh continued to pursue his career path in “shorts and jersey”. Immediately after fully recovering, the player from Tan Ky contacted many teams to seek new opportunities. Currently, Truong Van Thanh is on trial at the First Division team Phu Dong.

Hopefully, Truong Van Thanh will be retained by coach Le Duc Tuan to play in the 2019 season!