In the list of the U22 Vietnam team preparing for the 2025 U23 Southeast Asian tournament, coach Kim Sang-sik has called up many experienced players in this age group.
These include Dinh Bac (Hanoi Police), Trung Kien, Ly Duc (Hoang Anh Gia Lai), Quoc Viet (Ninh Binh), Bao Long (PVF-CAND), Ho Van Cuong (Song Lam Nghe An) ...
Among them, Pham Ly Duc emerged but was a strong candidate for the captain's armband - captain of U22 Vietnam.
In V.League 2024-2025, this player has had 20 starting matches for Hoang Anh Gia Lai. Notably, despite being a central defender, Ly Duc also scored 3 goals for the home team.
Through his performances, Ly Duc showed his ability to read situations well with a fiery, dedicated competitive spirit, not afraid of collisions. In many situations, he can make a breakthrough with short accelerations as well as choose good positions.
Notably, in June, Ly Duc was also given the opportunity to wear the national team jersey by coach Kim Sang-sik. This is proof that the Korean coach highly appreciates the ability and potential of Hoang Anh Gia Lai player.
With his stable performance in recent times, Ly Duc is the name that can lead the defense as well as be awarded the captain's armband of U22 Vietnam.
In addition, another of his teammates, goalkeeper Trung Kien, was also put on the scale. Last season, this goalkeeper started 24 matches for Hoang Anh Gia Lai, showing stability and having many excellent saves.
At U22 Vietnam, Trung Kien is a bright name taking on the official position, replacing his senior Nguyen Van Viet. If he performs well as shows his ability to command, it is not excluded that the goalkeeper born in 2003 will be given the opportunity to lead the team.
In addition, Quoc Viet - who won the title of top scorer in youth tournaments - is also accumulating more courage when playing for Ninh Binh in the First Division.
Compared to his current teammates in the U22 Vietnam team, Quoc Viet is often "eaten by the national team" and has a lot of experience in competing in international tournaments.
Similarly, defender Van Cuong of Song Lam Nghe An has improved over time. He has become an indispensable part of the winging corridor of U22 Vietnam.
These two players can also create competition for the captain's position - an important task for the U22 Vietnam team at the upcoming U23 Southeast Asian tournament.
