Nguyen Cong Phuong made an unforgettable impression with the decisive goal that helped U23 Vietnam defeat U23 Indonesia 1-0 in the final match of the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship. This result helped Vietnamese football set a record of winning the Southeast Asian U23 Championship for 3 consecutive times.
Previously, the 19-year-old midfielder was only a reserve in the U23 Vietnam squad. The talent of The Cong Viettel only shone when coach Kim Sang-sik put him in the starting lineup in the semi-final win over U23 Philippines and continued to be trusted by the Korean strategist in the championship match.
Despite his young age, Nguyen Cong Phuong plays the role of winger well. The player born in 2006 not only possesses speed and skillful technique, but also shows efficiency in choosing the right position and decisive finishing.
Growing up from the Viettel training "furnace", Nguyen Cong Phuong is a promising talent, playing in the V-League at the age of 17. With good physical condition, Cong Phuong is not only an attacking midfielder, but can also take on the role of central midfielder or defensive midfielder. Last season, the 19-year-old striker from Hai Duong played 16 times for The Cong Viettel in all competitions, becoming one of the rare young players with experience in the V-League.
Nguyen Cong Phuong shines in the U23 Vietnam jersey, creating a historic milestone in the Southeast Asian playground. Photo: VFF
Entering the international arena, Nguyen Cong Phuong also quickly made his mark when he demonstrated his superiority over his peers in the 2025 AFC U20 Championship qualifiers. Under the leadership of Coach Hua Hien Vinh and Technical Director Phan Thanh Hung, Cong Phuong became the leader in the attacking areas, considered the "trump card" of Vietnam U20.
Previously, Nguyen Cong Phuong was an important pillar of the national U16 team thanks to his skillful two-footed football skills, sharp tactical vision and dangerous finishing. Witnessing Cong Phuong's performance, many experts assessed him as a modern, mature and confident attacking midfielder when facing his seniors.
"Nguyen Cong Phuong is a young and enthusiastic player on the training ground as well as in matches. He always shows his desire to play football and makes remarkable progress. His comprehensive offensive and defensive abilities, fiery fighting spirit and coolness in decisive situations are making Cong Phuong a rare commodity in Vietnamese football. I believe that Cong Phuong will soon become a mainstay of the national team" - Coach Nguyen Duc Thang commented on his former student.
At the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship, Nguyen Cong Phuong became the main "drill" in coach Kim Sang-sik's scheme. Each of Cong Phuong's sprints made the opposing defense falter, while creating many diverse attack options for the home team.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/mui-khoan-moi-cua-u23-viet-nam-196250802184816266.htm
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