Indonesia's naturalized player gets a sharp response from Hoàng Hên: Only good at trolling online, even criticized by his own fans

The sarcastic comments made by naturalized defender Justin Hubner following Vietnam's decisive victory over Indonesia at the 2026 ASEAN Cup have been met with not only a strong retort from Đỗ Hoàng Hên but also a wave of criticism from fans in his own country.

Indonesia's naturalized player and his habit of "trolling"

Right after the match, Hubner repeatedly posted statuses insinuating sarcasm toward the Vietnamese team. The 2003-born center-back recalled Indonesia's two victories over Vietnam in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and commented that the ASEAN Cup is merely "a tournament not part of FIFA's official system." He also asserted that Indonesia would defeat Vietnam if they meet again in official competitions.

These posts quickly spread on social media, sparking lively debates. Amid this, midfielder Đỗ Hoàng Hên (Hendrio Araujo) left just three words under a post summarizing Hubner's statements: "Talking too much."

Without being wordy or making personal attacks, Hoàng Hên's three words immediately received strong support from Vietnamese fans. Many felt this was an appropriate response, as instead of arguing, the result on the pitch said it all. The comment also showed Hoàng Hên's growing integration into Vietnamese football, using Vietnamese naturally in communication with fans.

In fact, this is not the first time Justin Hubner has stirred controversy with his social media statements. Since donning the Indonesia jersey, the Dutch-born player has repeatedly drawn attention with bold claims. He once stated that Indonesia would "play more violently" than Vietnam, retorted to Bahrain's coach in the media, and reposted a foul situation on a Saudi Arabia player before having to delete the post and apologize amid a wave of criticism.

A common thread in these incidents is that Hubner often uses social media to react after each controversy. But this time, what disappointed many Indonesian fans is that he only "talks tough" online while failing to stand alongside the team in person at the 2026 ASEAN Cup.

Although included in the squad by coach John Herdman, Hubner could not return due to a lack of agreement with his club Fortuna Sittard. Previously, he had also turned down a multi-million dollar offer from Persija Jakarta, wishing to continue his career in Europe. That decision was a personal choice, but Hubner later expressed disdain for the low quality of the domestic league. And with Indonesia struggling at the ASEAN Cup, his constant comments about the team from afar have become hard for many fans to accept.

Many Indonesian fans on social media openly criticized the 22-year-old center-back as "only good online," suggesting that if he truly wants to prove his worth, he should focus on supporting the team instead of constantly trolling opponents. Some others also argued that Hubner's statements only further tarnish Indonesia's image after the 0-3 loss to Vietnam.

Football always has room for personality and verbal battles, but what ultimately matters is performance on the pitch. While Indonesia is under immense pressure after the loss to Vietnam and faces the risk of elimination in the group stage, Justin Hubner's sarcastic remarks have become increasingly hollow. Perhaps that is why Hoàng Hên's three words, "Talking too much," were enough to serve as the reply to everything that unfolded after the match.