However, their somewhat limited contribution has forced Vietnamese football to return to its roots, with domestic players developed from academies, training centers, or clubs. Furthermore, the immense impact of the Hoang Anh Gia Lai - JMG generation of players like Cong Phuong, Tuan Anh, Xuan Truong, Hong Duy, etc., has further pushed Vietnamese football to focus on its core elements.

Nguyen Tai Loc is expected to strengthen the Vietnamese national team's attack.

Vietnam's strategy of building a strong foundation in youth football has been successful for many years. However, experts and fans still feel the national team lacks a bit of potential to reach continental-level standards, or even further, to dream of the World Cup . The focus on Vietnamese players living abroad began to intensify during the time of coach Park Hang-seo. Besides Dang Van Lam, who made a name for himself in the 2018-2019 season, shortly after, the South Korean strategist personally reviewed a number of Vietnamese players living abroad at the suggestion of the Vietnam Football Federation and the media.

Coach Philippe Troussier succeeded Park Hang-seo but did not achieve any title success. However, through his own efforts and connections, the French coach also contributed to the team acquiring Nguyen Filip, a goalkeeper with high-level skills in European football.

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The wave of naturalization and overseas Vietnamese players only truly exploded under coach Kim Sang-sik. The impressive performance at the ASEAN Cup 2024 by Nguyen Xuan Son – a Brazilian-born player who had recently become a Vietnamese citizen – truly sparked a revolution in the team's strength. Furthermore, the arrival of Cao Pendant Quang Vinh simultaneously motivated overseas Vietnamese players to contribute to the Vietnamese national team.

Coach Kim Sang-sik benefits from this. Even now, with Nguyen Filip and Cao Pendant Quang Vinh unable to join the Vietnamese national team due to their commitments with Hanoi Police FC, the South Korean strategist still has three naturalized players and three talented overseas Vietnamese players at his disposal. Besides Nguyen Xuan Son, Do Hoang Hen, and Dang Van Lam, who have already proven themselves in the national team at various times, Nguyen Tai Loc (Geovane), Ngo Dang Khoa, and Le Giang Patrik promise to raise the team's level.

Le Giang Patrik is the top-class goalkeeper in the last two seasons in the V-League. He is even considered superior to Nguyen Filip and Dang Van Lam in terms of all-around performance in front of goal. Nguyen Tai Loc is also a key player in Ninh Binh FC's attack, with his form not inferior to Xuan Son or Hoang Hen this season.

Meanwhile, coach Kim Sang-sik had his eye on Ngo Dang Khoa since the player left Australia to join the V-League. His impressive short-distance speed and rapid adaptation to the Vietnamese football environment further boosted his chances of joining the Vietnamese national team.

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"The Vietnamese national team continues to get stronger. Their squad has been upgraded compared to the same team two years ago, when they won the championship," commented Siamsport (Thailand) on the Vietnamese national team's training camp in preparation for the ASEAN Cup 2026.

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/the-thao/trong-nuoc/lan-gio-nhap-tich-1045184