Thai Son shines brightly.

Midfielder Nguyen Thai Son continued his impressive performance, making a significant contribution to helping Vietnam U23 defeat Saudi Arabia U23 1-0 in the final group stage match of the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Championship on the morning of January 13th.

The goal helped Vietnam U23 defeat Saudi Arabia U23. In the early hours of January 13th, Nguyen Dinh Bac scored the only goal, helping Vietnam U23 beat Saudi Arabia U23 with a score of 1-0.

According to statistics from FotMob , Thai Son was one of the most outstanding stars for the Vietnam U23 team in the match against host Saudi Arabia. Playing alongside Xuan Bac in central midfield, the player born in 2003 achieved a pass accuracy rate of up to 86%, participated in 7 defensive situations and made 7 successful tackles.

Thai Son's ability to contest the ball, read the game, and control the tempo of the match continued to be clearly demonstrated, especially in the context of U23 Vietnam facing immense pressure from the high-speed playing style and quick ball circulation of U23 Saudi Arabia.

Prior to this match, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) had praised Thai Son's performance, and considered him one of the most outstanding players at the 2026 AFC U23 Championship.

Thai Son was once chosen as the Man of the Match in the victory against the Kyrgyzstan U23 team.

The midfielder of the Vietnam U23 team frequently plays the role of a key link, helping the red-shirted team escape the pressure of pressing and maintain balance in the game against opponents with superior physical fitness and speed.

The AFC believes that Thai Son's mature and calm playing style brings much-needed stability and balance to the midfield of the Vietnam U23 team.

As coach Kim Sang-sik's team prepares for a crucial quarter-final match, Thai Son's consistent performance is expected to be a vital support, helping the Vietnam U23 team confidently aim for new milestones in the continental tournament.

Source: https://znews.vn/thai-son-toa-sang-post1619200.html