Defender Tran Thi Duyen of the Vietnamese women's football team has just turned 25, a milestone marking a new turning point in her career. At an age that is no longer too young but still strong enough to break through, the female player born in 2000 is still striving to affirm her position.
Tran Thi Duyen still maintains stability in her profession. Last year, she regularly appeared in the starting lineup of the Vietnamese women's team at major tournaments in the region.
At SEA Games 33, this defender was in the main squad of the Vietnamese women's team throughout the matches. She always competed diligently, was not afraid of collisions and was ready to throw herself, especially in the final match against the Philippines.
Although the Vietnamese women's team only won a silver medal, the fighting spirit and efforts of the whole team, including Tran Thi Duyen, still left a positive impression.
On her birthday, Tran Thi Duyen attracted attention when sharing a series of everyday photos with a healthy and sexy style. A crop top and jacket helped her show off her toned waist and balanced figure - a very different image from Tran Thi Duyen often seen on the football field.
In competition, especially at SEA Games 33, Duyen always appeared with a bare face, ample and fierce outfit in every ball phase. That contrast surprised many people, creating a unique attraction for this female player.
Outside the field, Tran Thi Duyen is one of the faces noticed for her fresh, dynamic appearance and always maintaining a neat image. She also participates in some advertising and fashion photography activities, but always affirms that football is the top priority.
For Duyen, side activities are only supportive, cannot replace passion and long-term goals on the football field.
Sharing about being often called a "hot girl of football", Tran Thi Duyen admitted that appearance is a certain advantage, but not what she wants to remember most.
I hope the audience will see me through my playing style, dedication and striving to practice every day. The public's attention is both motivation and pressure, forcing myself to be more serious with my profession. However, only when I make an impression on the field can the player stand firm for a long time, because the title or temporary interest will eventually pass," Tran Thi Duyen said.
At the age of 25, Tran Thi Duyen wants to continue to improve herself, maintain stable form and let what she shows on the field speak to her value.
