The wavesTran Thanh Trung is among the newer overseas Vietnamese players returning to compete in Vietnam. For many overseas Vietnamese players, Vietnam is not simply a career destination. On a broader scale, the influx of overseas Vietnamese players also reflects a shift in thinking within Vietnamese football. Vietnamese football has its own rhythm, intensity and characteristics, far removed from what many overseas Vietnamese players experienced in Europe. Each overseas Vietnamese player who endures, who secures a place, helps narrow the gap between Vietnamese football and the world.

Source: VietNamNet News February 24, 2026 11:13 UTC