Chung Nguyen Do (Ninh Binh FC)
Having just won a ticket to V.League, rookie Ninh Binh FC "played big" when successfully recruiting overseas Vietnamese midfielder Chung Nguyen Do (Tran Thanh Trung) from Slavia Sofia. Last season, he played 32 matches in the Bulgarian national championship.
On the famous statistics site Transfermarkt, Chung Nguyen Do is valued at 400,000 euros, becoming the 11th player with the highest transfer value in V.League.
Training and competing in Europe, the midfielder born in 2005 possesses a good physical foundation and modern tactical thinking. His presence is expected to help Ninh Binh FC increase creativity in midfield, especially when combined with Hoang Duc.
Brandon Ly (Hanoi Police)
Looking forward to the new season, Hanoi Police has announced a "blockbuster" contract named Brandon Ly. The player from both Vietnamese and Irish sources was trained at Burnley, the team that just won the runner-up position in the English First Division.
Brandon Ly can play as a defender or defensive midfielder, having played for the Burnley U21s and competing in youth competitions in England. His versatility helps him take on many roles, bringing tactical flexibility to Hanoi Police.
Brandon Ly's choice to return home and wear the shirt of a V.League team has received attention from fans. This is one of the rare overseas Vietnamese players to experience the process in the English professional football environment.
With the experience accumulated in Europe, Brandon Ly will become an important piece of Hanoi Police in the season in which this team has to compete in 5 arenas.
Kyle Hudlin (Nam Dinh Steel Blue)
Nam Dinh Steel Club attracted attention when it successfully recruited Kyle Hudlin. This player has an outstanding height of 2m06, and is among the tallest players in the world.
The appearance of Hudlin shows the ambition of the team in the South, especially in the continental arena. With their outstanding height and good technique, foreign players from England will be a threat to the defenses in the V.League, especially in aerial situations.
This striker promises to bring diversity in the way he attacks Nam Dinh Steel Blue, considered a strategic piece in the upcoming journey of the home team Thien Truong Stadium.
After training trips, Kyle Hudlin showed his quick integration with his teammates. This foreign player has scored 3 goals in 3 friendly matches.
Tien Linh (Ho Chi Minh City Police)
Tien Linh officially moved to Ho Chi Minh City Police Club after saying goodbye to Becamex Ho Chi Minh City, considered a quality contract with the Police team.
In recent years, the player born in 1997 has always been considered the number 1 striker of the Vietnam national team. In the 2024-2025 season, Tien Linh scored 13 goals and was the best domestic striker in the V.League.
The presence of the 2024 Ballon d'Or is expected to elevate the attack of Ho Chi Minh City Police. With diverse finishing ability, acumen and good positioning, Tien Linh promises to continue to be a goalscorer in the new season.
Kim Dong-su (SHB Da Nang)
Among the new recruits of SHB Da Nang, Kim Dong-su is the most notable name.
The Korean midfielder once played for Hoang Anh Gia Lai club in the 2021 season, showing solid playing style and strong ability to compete.
Kim Dong-su is an important factor in helping coach Kiatisak's team continuously lead the domestic league and make their mark in the AFC Champions League.
With an ideal physique and a strong, disciplined playing style, Kim Dong-su is considered a necessary addition to SHB Da Nang's defense. The return of this central defender to the V.League along with a series of other quality new players shows the determination to build a solid and competitive squad for the Han River team.
Que Ngoc Hai (Dong A Thanh Hoa)
Saying goodbye to Becamex HCMC, central defender Que Ngoc Hai joined Dong A Thanh Hoa before the new season. This is considered one of the outstanding deals of the Thanh team in the 2025-2026 season.
With extensive experience at both club and national team level, Que Ngoc Hai not only brings competition experience but is also a spiritual leader, able to inspire and lead young players.
The contract with the player born in 1993 will help Thanh Hoa in consolidating their forces and building a solid defense in order to compete fairly with other strong teams.
