Why are overseas Vietnamese players collectively disappearing from V.League?

Many overseas Vietnamese players disappoint and gradually vanish from V.League as they fail to meet professional standards.

The wave of overseas Vietnamese players, once expected to boost V.League, is fading as the league enters its second half. Despite impressive profiles and significant attention, many names have not demonstrated expected capabilities, thereby losing their place in team lineups.

The most notably disappointing case is Brandon Ly. Originating from Burnley's youth academy, this defender was considered a "big signing" for Hanoi Police Club. However, reality proved opposite as he made only two appearances in V.League before disappearing from the squad list. Not being trusted by coach Mano Polking indicates Brandon Ly did not meet professional requirements.

Not only Brandon Ly, many other overseas Vietnamese players face similar situations. Damian Vu Thanh, Vadim Nguyen, Ryan Ha, and Evan Abram leave no significant mark and are gradually phased out. These names were expected to make a difference but are quickly forgotten in the league's harsh competitive cycle.

Notably, Trần Thành Trung, a player once highly rated, also fails to maintain form. Despite showing potential at times, he loses his starting spot and misses major tournaments like SEA Games or U23 Asian Championships. This shows V.League's competitiveness does not allow any decline.

Conversely, some overseas Vietnamese players like Nguyen Filip, Patrik Le Giang, and Cao Pendant Quang Vinh maintain their caliber and contribute steadily. Meanwhile, Damoth Thongkhamsavath emerges as a rare bright spot, seizing opportunities to shine and proving his value for Dong A Thanh Hoa.

Overall, the gradual disappearance of many overseas Vietnamese players clearly reflects that V.League increasingly demands high professionalism. Reputation or "foreign" factors no longer guarantee advantage; only players maintaining stable performance can survive in this increasingly fierce competitive environment.