Van Tung
To prepare for important goals in the coming time, the Vietnam Football Federation is convening 25 players for the U23 Vietnam team. In it, the Indian newspaper Morning Express wrote about the appearance of 18-year-old player Nguyen An Khanh (or Andrej Nguyen), a young talent playing football in the Czech Republic.
Midfielder Nguyen An Khanh is one of the rookies attracting attention in this U23 Vietnam reunion. Photo: VFF
Nguyen An Khanh was born in 2005 in Trinec (Czech Republic) in a family of Vietnamese parents. Nguyen An Khanh's talent was soon discovered and was recruited and developed by Trinec Club at the age of 7. At the age of 15, Nguyen An Khanh was recruited by Sigma Olomouc Club. At the new team, this player's talent continues to be enhanced.
This young player plays mainly in midfield and attacking midfield positions. Nguyen An Khanh possesses strong, fierce and a burning fighting spirit. Nguyen An Khanh is considered a modern player with European technique and style.
Nguyen An Khanh's technique and tactical thinking are also highly appreciated. Besides contributing to the overall play and supporting teammates, this player is also very sensitive in creating opportunities and scoring goals. In the 2021-2022 season, Nguyen An Khanh scored 10 goals and contributed many beautiful assists to help U17 Sigma Olomouc finish the season with 2nd place. This player himself also entered the top 10 scoring players. Best scorer in the tournament.
Entering the 2022-2023 season, Nguyen An Khanh was nominated to the U19 Sigma Olomouc team and has repeatedly participated in the B team of the club competing in the Czech Republic's first division. Currently, this 1,75m tall player has scored 8 goals and contributed 20 assists.
As for U23 Vietnam, the force summoned by coach Philippe Troussier is mostly players who have just attended the 32nd SEA Games such as Quang Thinh, Tien Long, Tuan Tai, Duy Cuong, Ngoc Thang, Minh Trong, Van Cuong, Cong Den , Duc Phu, Thai Son, Van Khang, Nhat Nam, Van Truong, Van Tung, Quoc Viet. Besides Nguyen An Khanh, coach Philippe Troussier also summoned some new faces such as goalkeeper Nguyen Van Viet, defender Nguyen Duc Anh, midfielder Hoang Van Toan, striker Vo Nguyen Hoang.
According to the original plan, U23 Vietnam will attend the international friendly tournament Panda Cup 2023 in Chengdu (China) this June. However, this tournament was postponed due to the maintenance schedule of the stadiums.
However, U23 Vietnam still gathers and will have 2 friendly matches with 2 strong teams in the V-League: Hanoi Police Club (June 14) and Hai Phong Club (June 6). "This will be a good opportunity for Nguyen An Khanh to show his talent and conquer coach Philippe Troussier," writes Morning Express.
