A total of four Vietnamese footballers, including Quang Hai, Van Hau, Hung Dung, and Ngoc Hai, have been selected in a line up of the best ASEAN team of 2019, as announced by Foxsports Asia.

Left back Doan Van Hau has become the first Vietnamese footballer to play professionally in the Netherlands as he made his debut with Dutch Eredivisie side SC Heerenveen in their 2-0 win over Roda JC Kerkrade.

Midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai and defender Doan Van Hau are set to play key roles for Vietnam’s national U22 men’s football team during their participation in the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games which are poised to get underway in the Philippines.

Vietnam’s midfield Nguyen Quang Hai has been recognised for his quality over the past season by being named as the best player in the V.League during the 2019 season, as announced by the Vietnam Professional Football Company.

A total of 17 Vietnamese footballers have played during Vietnam’s current campaign to qualify for the World Cup 2022, including the goalless with Thailand, the 1-0 win over Malaysia, and most recently the 3-1 win over Indonesia.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have named six Vietnamese players from both Becamex Binh Duong FC and Hanoi FC who could play a key role in the upcoming AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal finals.