On the afternoon of August 12, Hanoi Police Club confirmed that center-back Nguyen Adou Legley Minh (Adou Minh) has completed legal procedures and has Vietnamese citizenship.
This is noteworthy information for the Vietnamese national team in the context that the defense is in need of more quality options. Completing the procedures for naturalization helps Adou Minh meet the conditions for playing for the Vietnamese national team if called up.
Adou Minh was born in 1997 in France, with a French father and a Vietnamese mother. This center-back returned to Vietnam to play from 2024, wearing the Red Eagles Ha Tinh jersey before moving to Hanoi Police from 2025.
With a height of 1m78, Adou Minh plays as a center-back. In addition to defensive duties, this player also regularly participates in set pieces and has scored goals in the colors of Hong Linh Ha Tinh and Cong An Ha Noi.
In the 2025-2026 season, Adou Minh made 19 appearances in the V.League, contributing to the journey to the championship of Hanoi Police. A stable performance helped him be selected for the typical team of the season.
Adou Minh's Vietnamese citizenship opens up another personnel option for coach Kim Sang-sik. However, the possibility of being called up and used in the Vietnamese national team will depend on the form, expertise as well as tactical requirements of the coaching staff.
In the near future, the Vietnamese national team will continue to have international gatherings and competitions. If he maintains his form at Hanoi Police, Adou Minh may become one of the names being watched for the center-back position.
