U16 Vietnam finalizes list to compete against China and Australia

Before departure, U16 Vietnam had a practice match with U17 Viettel to review the force, evaluate the overall playing style, and complete the registration list to participate in this international tournament.

After the match, coach Cristiano Roland finalized the list of 24 players, saying goodbye to 6 faces including: goalkeeper Vu Duy Anh, defender Le Nguyen Khanh, Nguyen Bao Nam, midfielder Tran Ngoc Son, Bui Gia Huan and Phan Anh Luc.

u16 vietnam.jpg — Vietnam U16 team leaves for China to attend the CFA Team China 2025 international U16 tournament.

"The coaching staff must select from a group of quality players, finding those who best suit the team's playing style. Up to this point, Vietnam U16 has performed very well. However, this is just the beginning of a long journey towards the 2026 AFC U17 Qualifiers. Players who are not on the list still have many opportunities ahead," said coach Cristiano Roland.

After arriving in China, Vietnam U16 will have 2 more days to practice and get used to the weather conditions in Honhot City before entering the opening match against Australia U16 on May 28. The next two matches of coach Cristiano Roland and his team will take place on May 30 against China U16 and on June 1 against Saudi Arabia U16.

“This is the first test for the new generation of players. The three opponents in the tournament are all very strong, so the requirements for the attitude and spirit of the U16 Vietnam team are pushed to the maximum. These three matches are also an opportunity for the players to clearly understand where they are compared to the Asian level,” coach Cristiano Roland assessed.