Xuan Son: The person who discovered confidence for naturalized players

BWISHES

Nguyen Xuan Son will debut for the Vietnamese team in the match against Myanmar in the final round of the AFF Cup 2024 group stage, taking place at 8 p.m. today (December 21) at Viet Tri Stadium. Five years after arriving in Vietnam to sign a contract with Nam Dinh Club, Xuan Son is about to reach the dream he has been pursuing for many months: to contribute to the Vietnamese team, singing the Vietnamese National Anthem at the national playground. international.

Before Xuan Son, there were 29 foreign players naturalized in Vietnam. Some faces have played for the national team such as Dinh Hoang La, Phan Van Santos or Huynh Kesley Alves. However, no one has ever fought with the national team in an official tournament and has had as much expectation as Xuan Son. He appeared at the right time, when football had entered the globalization stage, paving the way for many naturalized players to have the opportunity to contribute. At a time when origin is no longer a big barrier in the thinking of fans and football people, the door is wide open for Xuan Son.

But above all, Xuan Son was summoned to the preliminary list because he has ability. In 5 years in the V-League, the 27-year-old striker has become the most almighty and classy attacker that Vietnamese football has ever seen. Coach Kim Sang-sik affirmed that Xuan Son can bring many things to the Vietnamese team. As for Nam Dinh’s individual striker, his desire to play for the national team has motivated him to do his best.

He convinced fans with his professionalism and love for the country and people of Vietnam. He and his wife and children learned Vietnamese, went to the market to buy banana cakes, and learned to sing the Vietnamese National Anthem every day. “I’m confident I can sing the Vietnamese National Anthem. For the fans, I learned to sing every day,” Xuan Son shared before the match. This striker prepared meticulously down to every detail and the three matches he had to sit and watch his teammates from the stands further fueled Xuan Son’s determination towards an explosive debut.

KTWO NEW PATHWAYS

If Xuan Son shines, not only can this player assert his personal position in the Vietnamese team, but also pave the way for other naturalized “Western men” to step onto the big stage.

Commentator Ngo Quang Tung analyzed: “The world is gradually opening up to naturalized players and we should be too. If the player meets the legal requirements, is professionally good, and has a heart for Vietnam in general and Vietnamese football in particular, don’t hesitate to give them the opportunity. Of course, coach Kim Sang-sik should only call people who have all the qualities (in accordance with the criteria). construction) to serve the team VN”.

Commentator Quang Huy also stated his opinion: “Foreign players who want to play for the Vietnamese team need to really desire to contribute, have enough Vietnamese knowledge, sing the National Anthem… Vietnamese football should not abuse naturalization.” , but we should not waste any resources to revive the team.”

The image of Xuan Son in the national team shirt tonight will be very special. Because it is not only a “Mr. Ta” who is contributing to the national flag, but also symbolizes the change in thinking of the entire football industry. We need successful examples like Xuan Son to truly untie the final knot, thereby being willing to open our hearts to people who may have strange backgrounds, but are talented and love Vietnam with all their hearts.