Vietnam U22 team calls up Thanh Trung as a replacement for SEA Games 33.

Coach Kim Sang-sik has added three players from Ninh Binh to the Vietnam U22 team for the SEA Games 33: midfielder Tran Thanh Trung, midfielder Nguyen Duc Viet, and striker Nguyen Le Phat. Thanh Trung is a notable name, having recovered from injury and, according to Transfermarkt, is valued at over 10 billion VND.

This move gives the Vietnam U22 team more options in midfield, especially considering captain Nguyen Van Truong is sidelined with a ligament injury after the 2025 Panda Cup. Duc Viet has been a familiar face in the U22 team since 2023, while Le Phat adds another option in attack.

Preparation schedule and competition schedule

The Vietnam U22 team will gather in Ho Chi Minh City on November 23rd, before traveling to Thailand on December 1st. In the group stage of the SEA Games 33, the team will face Laos U22 on December 4th and Malaysia U22 on December 11th.

Professional impact

• The addition of two midfielders provides more personnel options in the midfield during the crucial final stages of the season.
• Tran Thanh Trung returns after two periods of absence due to injury, ready to compete for a starting position.
• Nguyen Duc Viet continues to be a familiar part of the U22 team since 2023.
• Nguyen Le Phat adds depth to the attacking line.

A remarkable number

• All three new recruits are from Ninh Binh: Tran Thanh Trung, Nguyen Duc Viet, and Nguyen Le Phat.
• Two midfielders and one forward have been called up.
• Over 10 billion VND: Tran Thanh Trung's valuation according to Transfermarkt.
• Two group stage matches: U22 Laos (December 4th) and U22 Malaysia (December 11th).
• Tran Thanh Trung was absent from the previous two training camps due to injury.

Vietnam U22 preliminary squad list

Goalkeeper

Defender

Midfielder

Forward