Vietnam national under-20 football team

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Vietnam Under-20
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Nickname(s) Những chiến binh Sao Vàng
(Golden Star Warriors)
Association Vietnam Football Federation (VFF)
Confederation AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation AFF (Southeast Asia)
Head coach Yutaka Ikeuchi
Captain Thái Bá Đạt
Home stadium Various
FIFA code VIE
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First colours
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Second colours
First international
Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 7–1 Vietnam  Flag of Vietnam.svg
(Baoding, China; 19 June 1996) [a]
Biggest win
Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam 18–0 Guam  Flag of Guam.svg
(Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; 14 November 2007)
Biggest defeat
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 9–0 Vietnam  Flag of Vietnam.svg
(Baoding, China; 21 June 1996)
FIFA U-20 World Cup
Appearances1 (first in 2017 )
Best resultGroup stage (2017)
AFC U-20 Asian Cup
Appearances20 (first in 1961 as South Vietnam
2002 as Vietnam
)
Best resultFourth place (1961 as South Vietnam)
Semi-finals (2016 as Vietnam)

The Vietnam national under-18, under-19 and under-20 football team represents Vietnam at international youth association football competitions for age under-18, under-19, and under-20. It is administered by the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

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In 2016, they qualified for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup by qualifying for the semi-finals of the 2016. They drew their first game, the first time a Southeast Asian country earned a point at a FIFA men's football tournament.

Competitive records

FIFA U-20 World Cup

YearResultPositionGPWDLGSGA
1977–1995Did not enter
1997–2015Did not qualify
Flag of South Korea.svg 2017 Group stage22/24301206
2019–2025Did not qualify
TotalGroup stage1/24301206

AFC U-20 Asian Cup

The South Vietnam national U-20 football team represented for Vietnam at the tournament before 1974, as South Vietnam was a member of FIFA and the AFC. South Vietnam finished fourth in 1961, its best result.

AFC U-20 Asian Cup record
YearResultGPWDLGFGA
1959–1974As South Vietnam
1975–1994Did not enter
1996–2000Did not qualify
Flag of Qatar.svg 2002 Group stage301238
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2004 300303
Flag of India.svg 2006 310236
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2008 Did not qualify
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2010 Group stage310229
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2012 3003214
Flag of Myanmar.svg 2014 3012210
Flag of Bahrain.svg 2016 Semi-finals522145
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2018 Group stage300337
Flag of Uzbekistan.svg 2020 Qualified but the tournament cancelled
Flag of Uzbekistan.svg 2023 Group stage320144
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2025 Did not qualify
TotalSemi-finals2964192366

ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship

ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship
YearResultGPWDLGFGA
Flag of Thailand.svg Flag of Cambodia.svg 2002 4th Place6303176
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2005 6231138
Flag of Malaysia.svg 2006 301238
Flag of Vietnam.svg 2007 Champions5410162
Flag of Thailand.svg 2008 Did not enter
Flag of Vietnam.svg 2009 Third place5401126
Flag of Vietnam.svg 2010 4th Place403147
Flag of Myanmar.svg 2011 Runner-up6420214
Flag of Vietnam.svg 2012 4th Place4004114
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2013 Runner-up7610165
Flag of Vietnam.svg 2014 420275
Flag of Laos.svg 2015 6411146
Flag of Vietnam.svg 2016 Third place64111710
Flag of Myanmar.svg 2017 Group stage4301173
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2018 5221114
Flag of Vietnam.svg 2019 521266
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2022 Third place7331137
Flag of Indonesia.svg 2024 Group stage311178
Total1 Trophy83431921188101

Youth Football Games of the Socialist Countries

A U-18 Vietnam team participated in at least one edition of this tournament, but its position in any final standings is unknown. [1]

Results and fixtures

  Win  Draw  Lose

2024

19 September 2024 (2024-09-19) Hybrid friendly Quảng Ninh Flag of Vietnam.svg 2–1Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam Quảng Ninh, Vietnam
Report Stadium: Đại Yên Stadium
23 September 2024 (2024-09-23) AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification Bhutan  Flag of Bhutan.svg0–5Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam Haiphong, Vietnam
19:00  UTC+7 Report Stadium: Lạch Tray Stadium
Attendance: 5,616
Referee: Amir Arab (Iran)
25 September 2024 (2024-09-25) AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification Vietnam  Flag of Vietnam.svg3–0Flag of Guam.svg  Guam Haiphong, Vietnam
19:00  UTC+7 Report Stadium: Lạch Tray Stadium
Referee: Tam Ping Wun (Hong Kong)
27 September 2024 (2024-09-27) AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification Bangladesh  Flag of Bangladesh.svg1–4Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam Haiphong, Vietnam
19:00  UTC+7 Nova Soccerball shade.svg41' Report Stadium: Lạch Tray Stadium
Attendance: 4,156
Referee: Suhaizi Shukri (Malaysia)
29 September 2024 (2024-09-29) AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification Vietnam  Flag of Vietnam.svg0–1Flag of Syria (2025-).svg  Syria Haiphong, Vietnam
19:00  UTC+7 Report Nguyễn Ngọc Chiến Soccerball shade.svg78' (o.g.)Stadium: Lạch Tray Stadium
Attendance: 10,569
Referee: Ahmad Alaeddin (Lebanon)

2025

September 2025 (2025-09) Seoul EOU Cup GS Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam U18 v TBC Seoul, South Korea
--:--  UTC+9 Stadium: TBA
September 2025 (2025-09) Seoul EOU Cup GS TBC vFlag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam U18 Seoul, South Korea
--:--  UTC+9 Stadium: TBA
September 2025 (2025-09) Seoul EOU Cup GS TBC vFlag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam U18 Seoul, South Korea
--:--  UTC+9 Stadium: TBA

Players

Current squad

The following 23 players were called up for the 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification.

Caps and goals as of 29 September 2024 after the match against Syria.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Phạm Đình Hải (3rd captain) (2006-03-29) 29 March 2006 (age 19)90 Flag of Vietnam.svg Hà Nội
131 GK Nguyễn Bảo Ngọc (2007-03-28) 28 March 2007 (age 18)10 Flag of Vietnam.svg Sông Lam Nghệ An
231 GK Phạm Huy Hoàng (2007-02-27) 27 February 2007 (age 18)00 Flag of Vietnam.svg PVF

22 DF Đặng Thanh Bình (2006-06-29) 29 June 2006 (age 19)50 Flag of Vietnam.svg Thể Công-Viettel
32 DF Nguyễn Bảo Long (2005-08-23) 23 August 2005 (age 20)222 Flag of Vietnam.svg PVF-CAND
42 DF Lê Nguyễn Văn Thọ (2005-05-10) 10 May 2005 (age 20)50 Flag of Vietnam.svg SHB Đà Nẵng
52 DF Nguyễn Lương Tuấn Khải (2006-11-14) 14 November 2006 (age 18)70 Flag of Vietnam.svg Huế
192 DF Nguyễn Cảnh Tài (2005-01-29) 29 January 2005 (age 20)10 Flag of Vietnam.svg Quảng Nam
202 DF Mai Quốc Tú (2005-07-10) 10 July 2005 (age 20)40 Flag of Vietnam.svg SHB Đà Nẵng
212 DF Lê Khả Đức (2007-09-18) 18 September 2007 (age 17)60 Flag of Vietnam.svg Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu
222 DF Lê Thắng Long (2006-02-17) 17 February 2006 (age 19)90 Flag of Vietnam.svg PVF

63 MF Nguyễn Ngọc Chiến (2005-10-19) 19 October 2005 (age 19)100 Flag of Vietnam.svg Becamex Bình Dương
73 MF Nguyễn Lê Phát (2007-01-12) 12 January 2007 (age 18)51 Flag of Vietnam.svg PVF
83 MF Lê Văn Quang Duyệt (2005-05-11) 11 May 2005 (age 20)51 Flag of Vietnam.svg Quảng Nam
103 MF Nguyễn Công Phương (vice-captain) (2006-06-03) 3 June 2006 (age 19)105 Flag of Vietnam.svg Thể Công-Viettel
113 MF Lê Đình Long Vũ (2006-05-27) 27 May 2006 (age 19)111 Flag of Vietnam.svg Sông Lam Nghệ An
153 MF Phạm Nguyễn Quốc Trung (2006-05-06) 6 May 2006 (age 19)40 Flag of Vietnam.svg Sông Lam Nghệ An
163 MF Nguyễn Hữu Tuấn (2005-03-12) 12 March 2005 (age 20)61 Flag of Vietnam.svg Huế
173 MF Nguyễn Hoàng Khanh (2006-03-28) 28 March 2006 (age 19)51 Flag of Vietnam.svg Thể Công-Viettel

94 FW Nguyễn Đăng Dương (2005-09-07) 7 September 2005 (age 19)91 Flag of Vietnam.svg Thể Công-Viettel
124 FW Nguyễn Minh Tâm (2005-11-20) 20 November 2005 (age 19)30 Flag of Vietnam.svg Long An
144 FW Hoàng Minh Tiến (2005-03-23) 23 March 2005 (age 20)102 Flag of Vietnam.svg Long An
184 FW Nguyễn Gia Bảo (2005-01-07) 7 January 2005 (age 20)50 Flag of Vietnam.svg PVF-CAND

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for the team within the last 12 months and are still available for selection.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up




  • PRE Preliminary squad
  • INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury.
  • WD Player withdrew from the squad due to other reason.
  • SUS Serving suspension.

Coaching staff

Hoang Anh Tuan is considered the best coach in the history of under 20 Vietnamese football. Hoang Anh Tuan manager.png
Hoàng Anh Tuấn is considered the best coach in the history of under 20 Vietnamese football.
PositionName
Head coachFlag of Japan.svg Yutaka Ikeuchi
Assistant Coach
Flag of Vietnam.svg Lê Văn Trương
Flag of Vietnam.svg Trịnh Quang Vinh
Goalkeeping coachFlag of Vietnam.svg Trương Mạnh Hà
Fitness coachFlag of Brazil.svg Brandi Regato Neto
Video analyst Flag of Vietnam.svg Lê Minh Dũng
Kit manager Flag of Vietnam.svg Ngô Mạnh Dương
Doctor Flag of Vietnam.svg Đặng Đức Giảng
Flag of Vietnam.svg Dương Tiến Cần
Interpreter
Team advisorFlag of Vietnam.svg Phan Thanh Hùng

Head coach history

Head coaches by years (2002–present)

YearsNameNationalityAchievements
2002–2003 Nguyễn Văn Thịnh Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam 2002 AFF U-20 Youth Championship: Fourth Place
2004 Đoàn Minh Xương Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
2005 Nguyễn Hữu Thắng Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam 2005 AFF U-20 Youth Championship: Fourth Place
2006 Lê Tuấn Long Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam 2006 AFF U-20 Youth Championship: Fourth Place
2007 Nguyễn Mạnh Cường Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam 2007 AFF U-20 Youth Championship: Simple cup icon.svg Champions
2009 Võ Hoàng Bửu Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam 2009 AFF U-19 Youth Championship: Med 3.png Third Place
2010–2011 Triệu Quang Hà Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam 2010 AFF U-19 Youth Championship: Fourth Place
2011 AFF U-19 Youth Championship Med 2.png Runner-up
2012 Mai Đức Chung Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam 2012 AFF U-19 Youth Championship: Fourth Place
2013–2014 Guillaume Graechen Flag of France.svg France 2013 AFF U-19 Youth Championship: Med 2.png Runner-up
2014 AFF U-19 Youth Championship: Med 2.png Runner-up
2015–2019 Hoàng Anh Tuấn Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam 2015 AFF U-19 Youth Championship: Med 2.png Runner-up
2016 AFF U-19 Youth Championship: Med 3.png Third Place
2016 AFC U-19 Championship: Med 3.png Semi-finalist
2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup: Group Stage
2019–2021 Philippe Troussier Flag of France.svg France
2022 Đinh Thế Nam Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam 2022 AFF U-19 Youth Championship: Med 3.png Third Place
2022–2024 Hoàng Anh Tuấn Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
2024 Hứa Hiền Vinh Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam
2025–present Yutaka Ikeuchi Flag of Japan.svg Japan

Honours

Regional

AFF U-19 Youth Championship

Simple cup icon.svg Winners (1): 2007
Silver medal icon.svg Runner-up (4): 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015
Bronze medal icon.svg Third place (3): 2009, 2016, 2022

Friendly

Simple cup icon.svg Winners: 2016 [2]
Simple cup icon.svg Winners: 2022

See also

References

  1. "Youth Football Games of the Socialist Countries".
  2. "U19 VIETNAM WIN KBZ BANK U19 CUP CROWN". 29 August 2016.

Notes

  1. South Vietnam does not count