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Coach Kim Sang-sik and Nguyen Xuan Son dominate Internet searches

The ASEAN Cup 2024 final ignited a wave of online searches, with Nguyen Xuan Son leading the pack as Vietnam’s most searched football player, followed by other key team members and head coach Kim Sang-sik.

A thank you isn’t enough: Xuan Son’s invaluable contribution to Vietnam

With seven goals, two assists, and countless inspiring moments, naturalized striker Xuan Son was instrumental in Vietnam’s ASEAN Cup 2024 victory, helping the team rediscover their passion and drive.

Xuan Son dominates ASEAN Cup 2024 top scorers list

With a stellar brace in the semifinal against Singapore, naturalized striker Xuan Son now leads the ASEAN Cup 2024 scoring race, reaffirming his vital role in Vietnam’s success.

Xuan Son: A star performer in Vietnam’s journey to the ASEAN Cup final

With a goal and an influential all-around performance, naturalized striker Nguyen Xuan Son helped Vietnam secure a crucial 2-0 victory against Singapore at the ASEAN Cup semi-finals.

FIFA’s humorous nod to Vietnam’s strikers after ASEAN Cup semifinal victory

Following Vietnam's hard-fought 2-0 victory over Singapore in the first leg of the ASEAN Cup 2024 semifinals, the FIFA World Cup fanpage shared a lighthearted post celebrating the team’s strikers, Xuan Son and Tien Linh.

Southeast Asian media hail Xuan Son after stunning performance against Myanmar

In his ASEAN Cup debut, naturalized striker Nguyen Xuan Son scored twice and set up two goals, earning widespread praise from Southeast Asian media as Vietnam advanced to the semifinals.

Naturalized striker scores a perfect 10 as Vietnam secures a semi-final spot

Vietnam’s 5-0 victory against Myanmar showcased not only Nguyen Xuan Son’s exceptional debut but also Coach Kim Sang Sik’s tactical brilliance.

Naturalized striker Xuan Son excited for debut, promises three goals for Vietnam

Ahead of his highly anticipated debut, Nguyen Xuan Son confidently aims to score three goals and help Vietnam secure a spot in the ASEAN Cup semifinals.

Quang Hai secures double awards in Round 3 of ASEAN Cup 2024

Nguyen Quang Hai clinched Player of the Round and Best Goal honors in Round 3 of the ASEAN Cup, solidifying his status as a key player for Vietnam.

Four Vietnamese players among Top 10 Most Valuable in ASEAN Cup 2024

Thailand’s dominance in the top 10 underscores their strength, but Vietnam’s contributions reflect the nation’s rising football prowess.

Striker Tien Linh honoured by AFF, looking forward to playing Indonesia

Following the national team’s 4-1 victory over Laos, Vietnamese striker Nguyễn Tiến Linh was voted the best player of the match. While he appreciated the recognition, his thoughts quickly turned to the upcoming confrontation with Indonesia.

Brazil-born star Xuan Son eligible to represent Vietnam at AFF Cup 2024

Brazil-born striker Nguyen Xuan Son has officially met FIFA and AFF requirements to represent Vietnam, potentially debuting in the AFF Cup 2024.

Transfermarkt names Filip Nguyen as highest valued player of Vietnam

Vietnamese goalkeeper Filip Nguyen has topped the list of Vietnamese footballers with the highest market value at EUR550,000, according to renowned German football site Transfermarkt.

Striker Van Quyet becomes all-time leading domestic scorer in V.League 1

This milestone 117th goal comes from Quyet’s 15 seasons of V.League 1, surpassing former striker Le Cong Vinh’s record by one goal, making him the top domestic striker in the tournament’s history.

Former striker Cong Vinh nominated for ASEAN Icon title

The ASEAN Cup 2024 Organising Committee has launched a poll to find the footballing icon of the ASEAN Championship (ASEAN Icon) with former striker Le Cong Vinh in contention.

The story behind a polarising transfer

Two-time Vietnamese Golden Ball winner and national team star Nguyễn Hoàng Đức recently completed his transfer on October 8 from top tier Thể Công Viettel FC to V.League 2 outfit Phù Đổng Ninh Bình, to the surprise and chagrin of Vietnamese fans.

FIFA pays tribute to Van Quyet as he announces retirement from national team

As FIFA and ASEAN Football honor him, Van Quyet shares his reasons for retiring from Vietnam’s national team, while expressing his hopes for the future.

Hoang Duc's domestic preference: A setback for Vietnamese football?

Recent rumors suggested that Vietnamese football star Hoang Duc had attracted interest from several clubs in the Thai League and especially the J-League.

The complexity behind Vietnamese footballers' international ambitions

Quang Hai chose to stay in the V-League instead of going to Japan as rumored, making the path to going abroad for Vietnamese football difficult once again. But why?

Striker Tien Linh named among best performers at World Cup qualifiers

Vietnamese striker Nguyen Tien Linh has been named by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in the list of players who caught the eyes of Asian football fans on Matchday Five in the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.