Joining Ho Chi Minh City Police FC on loan from Perth Glory FC in early 2026, Khoa Ngo (Ngo Dang Khoa) quickly proved his worth as a player who matured in the Australian football environment.
Explosive form
After only a short time playing for the Ho Chi Minh City Police Club, the midfielder born in 2006 has made a strong impression with his explosive performance, bringing new life to the police team and igniting hope for a new talent for the Vietnamese national team.
Khoa Ngo has Vietnamese parents but was born and raised in Australia. He previously played in the A-League (Australian National Championship) and became the first player of Vietnamese origin to score in this top-tier league.
Khoa Ngo (number 26) has consistently shone in the colors of the Ho Chi Minh City Police Club in the V-League. Photo: QUOC AN
Upon arriving in the V-League, the young midfielder made a positive impact. With his speed, technique, and modern ball-handling skills, Khoa Ngo became a game-changer for the Ho Chi Minh City Police midfield. His agility, cunning dribbling ability, and sharp tactical thinking compensated for his physical limitations (only 1.65 m tall).
After just 5 matches in the V-League, this young midfielder has scored 3 goals, an impressive performance for a newcomer who has only recently adapted to the Vietnamese football environment.
"Wide door" to join the Vietnamese national team
In the presence of coach Kim Sang-sik in the stands at Thong Nhat Stadium, Khoa Ngo delivered an outstanding performance in Round 16 of the V-League 2025-2026. His agile movement, all-around offensive and defensive capabilities, and brilliant goal that secured the only goal for Ho Chi Minh City Police in their victory over PVF-CAND not only brought three crucial points to his team but also opened the door to a future call-up to the national team for the 19-year-old.
While many domestic players are still struggling to regain their form, Khoa Ngo's explosive performance has become a fascinating highlight of the season. He brings the modern style of play from top-level Australian football – a style that emphasizes speed, intensity, and quick transitions. Furthermore, Khoa Ngo makes a difference with his versatility, being able to play well in multiple positions such as attacking midfielder, central midfielder, or winger, frequently appearing in key areas and directly involved in goal-scoring situations. Compared to the first half of the 2025-2026 V-League season, the tactical approach of Ho Chi Minh City Police FC is running more smoothly thanks to the flexibility of this young striker.
According to experts trained in Australia, Khoa Ngo is considered a potential talent for the Vietnamese national team. If he continues to maintain his goal-scoring form and ability to create breakthroughs, his chances of being included in the U23 team of the "Golden Star Warriors" are very high.
What Ngo Dang Khoa is demonstrating in the V-League 2025-2026 shows that Vietnamese football possesses a new "gem," a Vietnamese-born player who is ready to return to his homeland to contribute.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/hien-tuong-khoa-ngo-19626031621265475.htm
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