The Nguyen Dinh Bac fever

Nguyen Dinh Bac's outstanding performance with the Vietnam U23 team at the 2026 AFC U23 Championship created an extremely strong media sensation.

Dinh Bac has a strong influence on social media.

According to the BSI Top 10 Influencer ranking for January 2026, the striker born in 2004 rose to the number one position with an influence index of 227,764. This is a record high, a six-fold increase compared to the 37,693 index he achieved the previous month.

Dinh Bac's breakthrough stemmed from his brilliant performance at the continental tournament. He made history by becoming the first Vietnamese player to win the top scorer title at the U23 Asian Championship. His decisive goals and consistent performance against top opponents helped the striker from Nghe An province gain widespread attention on social media throughout January.

Not only Dinh Bac, but the U23 Vietnam team also dominated the rankings. Coach Kim Sang-sik ranked second with 41,974 points, while goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien ranked fifth with 36,008 points. This shows the strong appeal of the U23 Vietnam team after their emotional journey in the finals.

From a young talent, Dinh Bac has gradually risen to become a new icon of Vietnamese football. His leading position on the Influencer list opens up commercial potential and influence that extends beyond the football field.

Fans swarmed onto the field to take photos with Dinh Bac. Following his success at the 2026 U23 Asian Championship, striker Nguyen Dinh Bac became the center of attention. Immediately after the match between CAHN and Ninh Binh in round 12 of the V.League, a large number of fans rushed onto the field to take photos and ask for autographs from the 2004-born star.

Source: https://znews.vn/con-sot-nguyen-dinh-bac-post1628229.html