The result came as little surprise as Hung Dung demonstrated convincing form last season, playing a significant role in Hanoi FC’s path to the AFC Cup 2019 inter-zone final as well as their fifth V.League trophy in history.

Midfielder Do Hung Dung receives his inaugural Golden Ball from Vietnam head coach Park Hang-seo.

In addition, the 27-year-old midfielder joined the Vietnam U22 team to quench Vietnam’s 60-year-old thirst for the SEA Games gold medal in men’s football. Particularly, Hung Dung contributed a goal to Vietnam’s 3-0 victory against Indonesia in the final match, alongside a brace by Doan Van Hau.

The Silver Ball award was presented to another midfielder of Hanoi FC, Nguyen Quang Hai, who won the Golden Ball last year, while Viettel FC’s Nguyen Trong Hoang claimed the Bronze Ball.

Striker Huynh Nhu (third from left) wins the Golden Ball award for the second time.

In the women’s category, striker Huynh Nhu, captain of the Vietnam women’s team, won the Golden Ball award for the second time. Chuong Thi Kieu (Ho Chi Minh City FC) and Nguyen Thi Tuyet Dung (Phong Phu Ha Nam FC) were named the respective winners of the Silver Ball and Bronze Ball awards.

In futsal, the Golden Ball, Silver Ball and Bronze Ball awards went to three players of Thai Son Nam FC, namely Tran Van Vu, Nguyen Minh Tri and Pham Duc Hoa, respectively.

National team coaches Park Hang-seo (R) and Mai Duc Chung (C) are honoured for their significant contributions to Vietnamese football in 2019.

21-year-old Doan Van Hau of Heerenveen SC (Netherlands) and 20-year-old Nguyen Thi Tuyet Ngan of Ho Chi Minh City FC won the ‘Best Young Player’ award for men and women, respectively, while Hanoi FC forward Pape Omar Faye was named the ‘Best Foreign Player’ of the 2019 season.

At the gala night, the respective head coaches of the Vietnam men’s and women’s football teams, Park Hang-seo and Mai Duc Chung, were presented with the Dedication Award in recognition of their contributions to the success of Vietnamese football in 2019. These two talented tactician helped Vietnam sweep the top honour in both men's and women's football for the first time at the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines.

25 players nominated for Golden Ball

Twenty-five players will vie for the 2019 Golden Ball award for best Vietnamese footballer of 2019 after organisers announced the nominees on December 16.

Vietnam Golden Ball Awards 2019 launched

Sai Gon Giai Phong (Liberated Saigon) newspaper held a press briefing in Ho Chi Minh City on October 31 to introduce the regulations, prize structure and the sponsors of the Vietnam Golden Ball Awards 2019.

Vietnam first in the world to resume normal football events

Nam Dinh FC and Hoang Anh Gia Lai met each other in the opening clash of the 2020 Vietnamese National Cup at Thien Truong Stadium (Nam Dinh province) on May 23, marking the official return of football events in the country after months of disruption due to Covid-19.

FIFA president lauds Vietnamese football for joint efforts in containing Covid-19

FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent a thank-you letter to President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Le Khanh Hai and Vietnamese football for their recent practical activities to join the country’s efforts to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

Vietnamese football heads towards two major tasks in 2020

Despite Covid-19, the national football team are still heading towards two important goals during the remaining months of 2020 – reaching the third round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifications and defending their regional ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup title later this year.

Source: NDO