Quang Hai chose to stay in the V-League instead of going to Japan as rumored, making the path to going abroad for Vietnamese football difficult once again. But why?
Quang Hai chose to stay in the V-League. Photo: DL
While the information that Quang Hai chose to stay in the V-League has not been officially announced, the rumor is likely true.
Quang Hai opted for a safer career path, securing a very competitive salary, potentially higher than what he would have earned in Japan. This decision is normal for a professional player.
However, Quang Hai's choice left fans and experts a bit disappointed, as many hoped he would move to a more competitive environment to showcase his talent and help develop Vietnamese football.
Following Quang Hai, the future of Tuan Hai, another top player in Vietnamese football, has also been determined. He chose to stay at Hanoi FC instead of seeking opportunities abroad.
While his contract allows him to pursue international opportunities if invited or at the right time, this remains a future consideration. Currently, hopes rest on Hoang Duc.
However, it seems that the best player in Vietnamese football at the moment is not very determined to leave the V-League, despite rumored invitations from Korea, Japan, and Thailand.
If Hoang Duc decides not to try his luck abroad, Cong Phuong will be the only Vietnamese player currently playing for a foreign club, which is somewhat disheartening for Vietnamese football.
Cong Phuong remains the only Vietnamese player playing abroad. Photo: SN
The difficulty for Vietnamese players in going abroad is complex, but a major reason lies in the fear of failure, in addition to issues of expertise.
Vietnamese football has very few players willing to take risks with their careers like Cong Vinh. Most contracts for playing abroad have a more commercial orientation, as seen in the trips of Quang Hai, Van Hau, and previously Xuan Truong and Cong Phuong.
Not only are players hesitant to take risks, but the preparation for overseas trips is also lacking in terms of expertise, nutrition, language skills, and cultural integration. Consequently, failure has become common, discouraging others from following suit.
The reluctance to step out of the comfort zone has caused Vietnamese football to lag behind many teams in the region, at least in terms of international experience. Without change, it will be challenging to dream of advancing beyond Southeast Asia, let alone considering the World Cup.
Vietnamnet.vn
Podcast
.svg){kind=icon}
