U15 Song Lam Nghe An midfielder: Fierce competition will help me mature

Turn anxiety into motivation

The 2025 National U15 Tournament ended with many emotions, in which U15 Song Lam Nghe An left their mark with an impressive journey. The most prominent was Tran Van Duc Uy, a midfielder who contributed greatly with 5 goals and countless assists, helping the home team win the Bronze Medal.

Few people know that, right when the tournament entered its most intense phase, Duc Uy had to face a special incident. His hometown in Chi Khe commune (Nghe An province) was submerged in water. At that time, Duc Uy was competing in the final round, and his father was in the stands cheering. Back home, his mother was fighting the flood alone.

“That morning, the whole team had a break from practice and the teacher let everyone look at their phones to relax. When I turned it on, I saw the news about the serious flooding in my hometown. I called my mother dozens of times but no one answered. My anxiety increased by the minute,” Uy recalled.

All that day, Duc Uy could not contact his family. It was not until evening, thanks to an uncle near his house who informed him, that Uy knew his mother was safe but was busy taking care of the house and the fish cages and did not have time to answer the phone. When his mother called back, Uy was so happy that he was speechless. "My mother told me to rest assured, listen to the coach, and focus on tomorrow's match," Duc Uy shared. That advice helped Duc Uy feel more confident.

The next day, in the match against U15 Dak Lak, Duc Uy scored a double, including a goal to reduce the score to 2-3, helping the team regain their spirit and equalize 3-3. That match brought U15 Song Lam Nghe An to the quarterfinals with the top spot in the group. For Uy, it was a gift sent to his family and hometown in the midst of hardship.

Currently, Duc Uy's family life after the flood has gradually stabilized. As for Uy at the club, he is cared for by the teachers so he can practice with peace of mind and try harder.

Explode in matches

Born in 2010 in Chi Khe commune (formerly Chau Khe commune, Con Cuong district), Duc Uy came to football very early. At the age of 4, he loved watching football and often played with his brothers in the neighborhood. Once, while playing, Uy surprised everyone by juggling the ball 100 times in a row.

Recognizing his talent, everyone advised the family to let Uy practice properly. His father became the first teacher, training Uy until he was 11 years old, then sent him to Con Cuong district (old) to practice. Here, the coaches continued to discover Uy's qualities and introduced him to apply to the Song Lam Nghe An Youth Football Training Center.

Before joining Song Lam Nghe An, Uy played for Hoang Mai town (old) in the Nghe An Newspaper Cup and won third place with the team. In 2023, Uy participated in the U13 tournament as a defensive midfielder. When he reached U15, the coach transferred Duc Uy to play as an attacking midfielder thanks to his skillful individual technique, ability to move appropriately and quickly absorb tactics.

Duc Uy's strength is his ability to control the tempo of the game and make passes that open up opportunities for his teammates. In the 2025 National U15 qualifying round, this player left his mark with an assist against PVF - the team that later won the championship. Not only that match but also in many other matches, Duc Uy played explosively and contributed greatly to the team's overall achievements. In the final round, he continued to be the conductor of the attack. In the opening match against An Giang, Duc Uy scored a hat-trick, in which the second goal with a shot that buried the goalkeeper left an unforgettable moment in the hearts of the audience.

At the end of the tournament, with a brilliant performance, Duc Uy was called up to U17 Song Lam Nghe An to prepare for the 2025 National U17 Tournament. Practicing with seniors with superior physique, physical strength and rich experience, Uy shared: "I told myself that I will have to try harder to catch up with the pace of the game. I believe that fierce competition will help me mature very quickly."

Tran Van Duc Uy is gradually asserting himself, promising to become a notable face of Song Lam Nghe An youth football in the future.