Who is better than Quang Hai in the V-League this season?

In a season where Hanoi Police FC won the championship in a highly convincing manner, the title of Best Player in V-League 2025-2026 almost certainly went to one of Coach Alexandre Polking's pupils. And Quang Hai was the most prominent name.

No one deserves it more than Quang Hai.

While Alan Grafite only had a breakout season in the first half, and Dinh Bac shone in the later stages, Quang Hai was the one who maintained consistency. His 3 goals and 6 assists aren't outstanding numbers compared to other attacking players. But Quang Hai's value lies in his influence throughout the season. The midfielder played in 22 out of 23 matches, consistently performing at a high level and remaining the most important tactical anchor for the police team. No longer just an attacking midfielder making his mark with spontaneous moments near the opponent's penalty area, Quang Hai has matured significantly in his role as a central midfielder organizing the play. He regulates the tempo, connects the lines, escapes pressing, and maintains balance for the entire team within the system built by coach Alexandre Polking.

The moment Quang Hai demonstrated his leadership qualities: preventing Dinh Bac from arguing with Alan about taking a penalty in the match against Thanh Hoa FC.

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This is also a significant step forward in the career of the midfielder born in 1997. Previously, Quang Hai often played better when pushed closer to the opponent's goal. But this season, he has shown a much more effective ability to play deeper, becoming a more complete midfielder in terms of both tactical thinking and responsibility. More importantly, Quang Hai now has the demeanor of a true leader. He knows how to control the game, set the tempo according to the tactical plan, and instill confidence in his teammates during difficult moments.

Given Hanoi Police FC's dominance in the league and Quang Hai's special role in the team's overall play, he is highly likely to win the V-League 2025-2026 Player of the Year award.

WHO DOES THESE OTHER TITLES BELONG TO?

In the race for the top scorer title, Alan Grafite (Hanoi Police FC) holds a significant advantage with 15 goals. He is followed by Lucao (The Cong Viettel ) with 11 goals, while Dinh Bac (Hanoi Police FC) and Joel Tagueu (Hai Phong FC) both have 10 goals. With only 3 rounds remaining, a 4-5 goal lead is relatively safe for this foreign striker. Unless there are major changes, Alan is almost certain to finish the season as the top scorer. Although he has missed some matches due to injury, he has maintained a consistent goal-scoring record whenever he has played and always knows how to make a difference at crucial moments. He is the type of effective foreign player any team needs in their quest for a title.

Meanwhile, the title of best goalkeeper is unlikely to slip from the grasp of Nguyen Van Viet of The Cong Viettel. This young goalkeeper has kept 11 clean sheets, becoming a crucial pillar in helping the military team maintain their position in the top group. Nguyen Filip of Hanoi Police FC also played consistently and contributed significantly to his team's championship run. However, the Vietnamese-born goalkeeper only had 7 clean sheets, considerably fewer than Van Viet. Few know that the goalkeeper from Nghe An is also highly regarded by Vietnam national team goalkeeper coach Lee Won-jae for his strong mentality, reflexes, positioning, and impressive footwork.

Looking at the bigger picture, this season's V-League shows a clear transformation in both the professional quality and the impact of domestic stars. Players like Quang Hai, Dinh Bac, and Van Viet not only know how to shine but also play a central role in their teams' style of play. This is a positive sign for Vietnamese football, and hopefully, this trend will continue and develop in the new season.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ai-hay-hon-quang-hai-ov-league-mua-nay-185260519192417729.htm