Japanese Coach Calls Player Who Scored Against Australia to Vietnam National Team

PVF contributes another 5 players to Vietnam U19 for the March 2026 training camp, raising the total number of representatives to a notable figure. Notably, among them is a player who once scored against Australia U17, promising to be a highlight.

The PVF youth football training center continues to affirm its role as a top-tier "training furnace" by contributing 5 more players to the first training session of Vietnam U19 in 2026. The summoned names include Le Huy Viet Anh, Hoang Trong Duy Khang, Nguyen Van Bach (PVF Club) along with Nguyen Quoc Khanh and Dao Quang Anh (PVF-CAND Youth Club).

Previously, PVF already had many representatives included in the call-up list, including assistant coach Nguyen Ngoc Duy and players Luong Van Phuong, Nguyen Trong Duc Vu, Nguyen Duc Nhat (PVF Club) and Le Minh Nhat, Tran Gia Hung, Doan Huy Long (PVF-CAND Youth Club). With the addition of 5 new faces, the total number of PVF members in Vietnam U19's March 2026 training camp has reached 12.

Among the notable names, Hoang Trong Duy Khang emerges as a promising talent. The 2008-born player left a strong impression while wearing the Vietnam U17 jersey, especially at the 2025 AFC U17 Asian Cup Finals. He impressed with a goal against Australia U17 just minutes after entering the field, showcasing neat handling and a surprising finish from a tight angle.

Not stopping there, Duy Khang continued to shine in the match against UAE U17 with a sharp cut-in and finish, demonstrating excellent positional selection and spatial awareness. The Hue-born player once won the double titles of Best Player and Top Scorer at the 2023 National U15 tournament with 7 goals, and also contributed significantly to PVF's championship journey at youth levels.

Possessing a height of about 1.76m, Duy Khang is not overly dominant in physique but stands out due to his technique, composure, and quick situational handling ability. These qualities make him one of the anticipated elements for Vietnam U19 in the coming period.

According to the plan, Vietnam U19 will gather and train from March 17th to March 29th at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center. In the initial phase, the coaching staff will monitor and evaluate each player's form to gain a comprehensive overview of the squad.

After about a week of training, Coach Yutaka Ikeuchi is expected to screen the squad, cutting 10 to 15 players and simultaneously calling up some new faces. Creating internal competition is seen as a crucial factor to help the coaching staff select the most suitable players for Vietnam U19 on their journey towards upcoming international tournaments.