VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam have the third-youngest squad in this year’s AFF Suzuki Cup.

Vietnamese defender Doan Van Hau. — Photo nhandan.org.vn

Fox Sports Asia has revealed the youngest and oldest squads at the ongoing tournament, with the Vietnamese averaging 23.69 years.

According to the website, Vietnam are a title contender at this year’s competition, but have a rather young squad compared to other favourites. Attacker Nguyen Anh Duc, who scored against Laos on the opening night of the tournament, is the oldest member in the squad at 33 years-old, while Ha Noi FC defender Doan Van Hau is the youngest at 19.

Timor-Leste are the youngest team in the event with average age of 20.56 years, with Laos second with 21.34 years.

Thailand and the Philippines rank ninth and 10th with 26.74 years and 27.40 years, respectively.

Indonesia’s Brazilian-born forward Beto Gonçalves who is 37 years, 10 months and 8 days old is the oldest player in the tournament while Timor-Leste’s Gumario is the youngest at 17 years and 22 days old.

Source: VNS