Nguyen Dinh Bac has made it to the final shortlist for the 2025 Vietnam Golden Ball alongside Hoang Duc, Tien Linh, and Quang Hai - but can the 22-year-old outshine his senior teammates?

On the morning of December 23, the organizing committee of the Vietnam Golden Ball 2025 awards, hosted by Sai Gon Giai Phong newspaper, officially announced the top five finalists in each category.

A major injury sidelines Nguyen Van Truong, ruling him out of SEA Games 33 and U23 Asian Cup.

Midfielder Nguyen Van Truong suffered a suspected serious injury during U22 Vietnam’s match against U22 South Korea and had to be hospitalized in China.

Vietnamese midfielder Nguyen Hoang Duc has emerged as a top contender for the 2025 Vietnam Golden Ball, with a strong chance to complete a historic hat-trick of the prestigious award, organized by Sai Gon Giai Phong newspaper.

Vietnamese football fans were thrilled when FIFA spotlighted Xuan Son and Quang Hai in a Halloween post alongside legends like Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappe, and Zidane.

Vietnam striker Cong Phuong has withdrawn from training camp due to a foot injury, missing the crucial match against Malaysia.

Newcomer Cao Quang Vinh expressed his excitement after being called up by head coach Kim Sang Sik to join the Vietnam national team for the upcoming Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers against Malaysia.

After a two-year absence, Cong Phuong joins Vietnam’s national team aiming to prove his worth.

Co Ho footballer K Thua overcame poverty and prejudice to become a rising star in Asian women’s football.

After breaking his leg in the ASEAN Cup, striker Nguyen Xuan Son shows off unexpected agility and energy in a stunning comeback.

Central defender Le Huy Viet Anh was instrumental in securing Vietnam's place at the tournament.

The Binh Duong forward is set to miss national team fixtures and major tournaments after sustaining a serious ankle injury.

Following Hai Long’s stellar performance in the Asian Cup qualifiers, the Bundesliga club humorously hinted at a loan move.

After gaining Vietnamese citizenship, Jason Quang Vinh Cao expresses his desire to represent the Vietnam national team.

Despite gaining citizenship, Quang Vinh’s debut for the Vietnam national team has been delayed until June.

At 74, Mai Duc Chung is the oldest national coach still active and the only national hero currently in charge of a football team anywhere in the world.

After securing the 2024 Vietnam Golden Ball, Tien Linh remains determined to reach new heights with his club and the national team.

The Vietnam Golden Ball Awards 2024 honored Tien Linh as the top male footballer, Thuy Trang as the best female player, and Thinh Phat as the futsal standout.