Overseas Vietnamese players compete to shine in Europe, Coach Kim Sang-sik has more options for SEA Games

Do Chung's goal in the Bulgarian national championship

On Sunday night in the Bulgarian Premier League, Nguyen Do Chung played in the match between Slavia Sofia and Botev Vratsa. This was the match in which the 20-year-old midfielder scored his first goal in Europe. The incident took place in the second half, when the score was 2-2, Do Chung broke into the penalty area and turned to shoot the ball into the net to make it 3-2 before the home team added a fourth goal in the 74th minute.

Do Trung's goal helped Slavia Sofia win to end a difficult period with 3 winless matches, including 2 losses. It can even be said that this is the goal of the whole season because it opens up hope for Slavia Sofia to enter the championship race. If it were not for Do Trung's goal, Slavia Sofia could have completely fallen into the relegation group when it was the penultimate round of the Bulgarian National Championship (the gap between the two regions is currently 2 points).

At the age of 20, Do Chung is shining brightly. He played 23/29 matches for Slavia Sofia in the 2024/25 season. This midfielder is a potential ball-winner and game-controller. He is 100% Vietnamese, eligible for Vietnamese citizenship.

Aymeric Faurand-Tournaire in Laval colours

Although not playing as regularly as Do Chung, Aymeric Faurand-Tournaire can still make his mark at his home club. He just had his first assist for Laval, a team playing in Ligue 2 with Pau FC, Quang Hai's old club.

In Laval's shirt, Aymeric Faurand-Tournaire is a strategic reserve and if the home team wins a ticket to Ligue 1 next season (only 2 points away from the promotion play-off group), Aymeric Faurand-Tournaire can completely play in France's number 1 playground.

Aymeric Faurand-Tournaire has mixed blood with a Vietnamese mother. He is only 21 years old, fully qualified to become a naturalized citizen to participate in the 33rd SEA Games. Together with Do Chung, this player brings many options for coach Kim Sang-sik in the preparation for the 33rd SEA Games.

Dang Lai

Source: https://tienphong.vn/overseas-players-will-be-a-choice-for-sea-games-post1733983.tpo