Viktor Lê has become the most successful overseas Vietnamese player in the history of the Vietnam U23 team.
The midfielder, born in 2003, set an unprecedented milestone with a series of international titles, paving the way for a wave of Vietnamese-born talent from Europe to return to their homeland.
Viktor Lê has officially set a historical milestone by becoming the most successful overseas Vietnamese player at the Vietnam U23 level after his achievement at the 2026 AFC U23 Championship. With a vast collection of titles and widespread influence, the midfielder born in 2003 has not only affirmed his personal value but also become a "magnet" attracting talented players of Vietnamese origin to return and contribute to the team.
An unparalleled collection of titles.
In the history of Vietnamese football, no overseas Vietnamese player has achieved such an impressive track record at the youth level as Viktor Lê. The midfielder, who came through the Russian youth academy, has won two Southeast Asian U23 Championships, a SEA Games gold medal, and most recently, reached the semi-finals of the 2026 AFC U23 Championship with his teammates.
Viktor Le's success is seen as a significant turning point, breaking down stereotypes about the adaptability of young Vietnamese-born players when they return to play in their home country. His rise has instilled great confidence in the wave of young talents playing in Europe, encouraging them to boldly seek opportunities in their homeland.
Professionalism under coach Kim Sang-sik
To achieve his current position, Viktor Lê has displayed an incredibly professional attitude. During the recent Asian campaign under coach Kim Sang-sik, he was frequently recognized for diligently training individually even when his teammates were resting. This perseverance earned him the complete trust of the South Korean strategist.
Recalling the moment of facing U23 Saudi Arabia, Viktor Le shared:"I feel I performed well and fulfilled all the coaching staff's requirements. My parents watched me on TV. They were very happy to see me adapting to the team."Although the language barrier still exists as he primarily uses English, his efforts on the field speak louder than words.
A solid springboard from the V.League
Viktor Lê's performance at Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh club is the clearest evidence of this midfielder's class. In the 2024/25 season, he shone brightly with 3 goals and 3 assists, directly leading the team from Hồng Lĩnh to the top 5 in the V.League standings.
This season, Viktor continues to maintain a consistent performance with 2 goals in the first 10 rounds. These impressive statistics have prompted the Hong Linh Ha Tinh management to work hard to retain their star player amidst interest from big clubs. Viktor Le's ultimate goal now is to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors like Dang Van Lam and Nguyen Filip and soon experience the atmosphere of the Vietnamese National Team.
