Without playing a minute, Hoàng Hên helped the Vietnamese national team create history.

Under coach Kim Sang-sik, the Vietnamese national team for the first time possesses a squad of overseas Vietnamese and naturalized players distributed across all four lines, promising a strong transformation and increased competitiveness.

The Vietnamese national team is witnessing a notable transformation under coach Kim Sang-sik, as it historically for the first time possesses a squad of overseas Vietnamese and naturalized players spread across all four positions on the field.

In the goalkeeper position, the Korean strategist has quality options with two overseas Vietnamese names: Đặng Văn Lâm and Nguyễn Filip. Both have international playing experience and are expected to create positive competition in the goal frame, thereby enhancing the team's quality.

Not only stopping at the goalkeeper line, the defensive line of the Vietnamese national team also records the contribution of overseas Vietnamese player Cao Pendant Quang Vinh. This defender was given the opportunity by coach Kim Sang-sik to join the national team, providing additional options in terms of physique, stamina, and defensive contesting ability.

In the midfield area, the appearance of naturalized midfielder Đỗ Hoàng Hên also attracts attention. This is the first time this player has been called up to the national team, opening expectations for a fresh breeze in the midfield, especially in the context where the Vietnamese national team needs more creative and energetic elements.

Meanwhile, on the forward line, the familiar name Nguyễn Xuân Son remains the top choice. This striker continues to hold the main role in scoring duties, thanks to stable form and effective finishing ability in recent times.

Possessing a squad of overseas Vietnamese and naturalized players across all four lines not only helps the Vietnamese national team increase squad depth but also brings many diverse tactical options. This is seen as an important step by coach Kim Sang-sik in building the team towards a modern direction, aiming for larger goals in the future.

The combination of domestic players and those with foreign elements is creating a new appearance for the Vietnamese national team. If operated effectively, this could be the key to help "The Golden Star Warriors" elevate their competitiveness on the continental stage in the coming time.