Is this Vietnam’s greatest all time XI?

Duong Hong Son

Up to now, Duong Hong Son is the only goalkeeper to have received the Golden Ball in Vietnam. Starting the career as a central defender yet he quickly went down to play in the goalkeeper position thanks to his catching skills, judging, observation and especially the reflection.   Duong Hong Son was took the Vietnam team to AFF Cup 2008 championship.

Vu Nhu Thanh

Vu Nhu Thanh is one of the best center-backs representing the national team. He used to bring Vietnamese team to success, especially in Asian Cup 2017 Quarterfinals, then continued to win AFF Cup 2008 championship. Currently Vu Nhu Thanh retired and regularly participated into some football commentary programs.

Que Ngoc Hai

Que Ngoc Hai used to be one of the most hated players in Vietnam after his violent ball dispute that made Anh Khoa end his career at the age of 26. However, it is undeniable that Que Ngoc Hai played extremely well in the defense.The assertiveness, ability to read the situation and especially unbelievable ball dispute of Que Ngoc Hai have brought Vietnam national team tremendous successes in 2018 and early 2019.

Do Khai

Do Khai is one of the players at the golden generation of Vietnamese football in 1998. Many experts judged Do Khai was really a rare center-defender of Vietnamese football. Unfortunately, Do Khai's career had to end soon after he had a very serious injury. If that had not happened, he would have become a central defender that all opponents must be terrified.

Tran Cong Minh

Tran Cong Minh deserves to be the best wingback in Vietnamese football history. He is an important factor to help the team succeed from 1995 to 2000. Cong Minh's contributions to Vietnamese football have been actualized by the title of Vietnam Golden Ball 1999. Until At this time, he is the only Vietnamese defender to win that noble title.

Doan Van Hau

Rumors on Doan Van Hau's possible move to Bundesliga’s Monchengladbach are not unfounded. It can be said that a full-backs having a height of 1m85 like Van Hau is too perfect. At a very young age, the player soon asserted the talent on the left wing of the team. Fitness, strength, speed, ability to cross the ball, everything seemed perfect and could only be found in Doan Van Hau.

Nguyen Minh Phuong

Nguyen Minh Phuong is a central midfielder with a calm playing style yet it contains a lot of danger. Minh Phuong’s ball passes are so perfect that it should be the model for other young players. He is one of the most exemplary captains that Vietnamese football ever owned.

Nguyen Hong Son

Hong Son has been a symbol of Vietnamese football, who inspires every generation of players. Hong Son’s technique even won over such world players as David Beckham or Roberto Carlos. He won Vietnam Golden Ball in 2000 and was the most prominent player of the golden generation 1998.

Nguyen Quang Hai

One of the youngest players ever won Vietnam Golden Ball, the player appeared on both the domestic and foreign newspapers in 2018, is Nguyen Quang Hai. what Quang Hai did was really great at the age of 22. At this time, Quang Hai continues to be Vietnam's No. 1 hope to get to 30th SEA Games as well as World Cup 2022 Qualifiers.

Le Huynh Duc

The model striker that Vietnamese football always aspires to in every tournament. Huynh Duc possesses all qualities of a leading center, with speed, technique, height and combat ability. In addition, Huynh Duc's finishing skills is considered the no 1 in Vietnam. It can be said that he is the best striker in the history of Vietnamese football.

Le Cong Vinh

Le Cong Vinh may not be the best but he is the most successful player of Vietnamese football. The reverse header in AFF Cup 2008 final against Thailand brought Cong Vinh's career to a different direction. He is the most scoring player in Vietnamese football history with 51 goals. In addition, Cong Vinh is also very famous for his love story with singer Thuy Tien, making them become Vietnamese Beck-Vic couple in showbiz.