Midfielder of Song Lam Nghe An Phan Ba Quyen and his efforts to affirm his value
In football, not everyone shines brightly when they step onto the field. There are players who choose to shine quietly, devoting all their passion to contributing. Midfielder Phan Ba Quyen of Song Lam Nghe An is such a person.
In the 2023/24 season, Phan Ba Quyen is one of the important pillars of the Nghe An team. With 16 appearances in the starting lineup, he has made great contributions to helpingLam River Nghe Ansuccessfully staying in the league in the midst of a turbulent season. The aggressive, fierce and fiery style of play helped the name Ba Quyen become familiar to Vinh Stadium fans.
But football is like that, nothing is certain. Entering the 2024/25 season, after a long period of injury treatment, Phan Ba Quyen returned but could no longer maintain his official position. The midfield of Song Lam Nghe An now has the solid presence of young midfielder Quang Vinh and the return of Khac Ngoc. In the 4-4-2 tactical formation of coach Phan Nhu Thuat, the combination of youth and experience in the midfield makes Ba Quyen's chances of playing less. Up to now, he has only been in the starting lineup 4 times this season.
Although he is no longer a regular in the starting lineup, Phan Ba Quyen has never shown signs of giving up. On the contrary, he chooses to quietly work hard in training, patiently waiting for the opportunity to once again affirm his own worth. And the opportunity came to the midfielder born in 2002 when Song Lam Nghe An welcomed Nam Dinh in round 24 of V-League 2024/25.
In the context of Khac Ngoc being unable to play due to the transfer contract clause, Ba Quyen was trusted by coach Phan Nhu Thuat to start from the beginning. Under pressure from a team in high form, Ba Quyen and Quang Vinh played with great effort in the midfield. His aggressive and fearless playing style contributed significantly to slowing down the pace of the match and significantly limiting the danger of the opponent.
Although Song Lam Nghe An lost 2-3, the team's fighting spirit received much praise from experts. Among them, Ba Quyen was the bright spot when he not only completed his task of recovering the ball well but also scored a goal to reduce the score to 2-3 with a powerful header. The goal showed the sharpness in choosing the position and the powerful finishing ability of this midfielder from Yen Thanh.
After the match, Phan Ba Quyen shared with determination: “We are very sorry that we could not get any points against the reigning champion Nam Dinh. The whole team played with great effort and determination until the last seconds of the match. Even though we lost the match, we still have the right to decide our own fate if we can get positive results in the remaining two matches of the season. If I get to play in these two matches, I will play with all my love and responsibility for my hometown team to achieve the set goal.”
Not only has he proven himself as a central midfielder, Ba Quyen has also proven his versatility by being ready to retreat to play as a full-back when his team needs him. In the match against Hong Linh Ha Tinh, when veteran Tran Dinh Hoang showed signs of fatigue, the coaching staff decided to put Ba Quyen on the field to play on the right wing. His timely appearance helped the Nghe An team stand firm against the fast attacks of Vikto Le and his teammates on Hong Linh Ha Tinh. Thanks to that, Song Lam Nghe An maintained their 1-0 victory until the end of the match.
In the context of the stability of Song Lam Nghe An's midfield with the duo Quang Vinh - Khac Ngoc, it will be difficult for Ba Quyen to compete for a starting position in the central midfield position. However, with the ability to play in many positions, especially as a full-back, he is still a useful strategic card for coach Phan Nhu Thuat in important matches. The appearance of Ba Quyen in the back line will help the team balance between defense and attack.
Phan Ba Quyen may not be the most outstanding player, but he represents a class of players who always give their all when selected. It can be seen that every time he appears on the field, Ba Quyen always shows his enthusiastic dedication with all his responsibility. At a time when the hometown team is trying to stay in the V-League, people like Ba Quyen are an important support, helping the home team make up for the professional factors and above all, will inspire the fighting spirit of his teammates.
It can be affirmed that with Ba Quyen, every time he puts on the traditional yellow shirt, he plays with all his passion. That is what creates the unique value of Phan Ba Quyen.
