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Vietnamese Footballer Đỗ Nguyễn Thành Chung Joins Ninh Bình FC
In a significant move for Vietnamese football, Đỗ Nguyễn Thành Chung, a promising defender, has signed with Ninh Bình FC. The transfer marks Chung as the most expensive overseas player ever to play in Vietnam, according to reports.
Ninh Bình FC, who topped V.League 2 this season and earned a spot in V.League 1 for the next season, have bolstered their squad with the addition of Chung. Known for his controlling, defending, and ball recovery skills, Chung's signing is a testament to Ninh Bình's ambition to compete at the highest level.
Chung, who initially started as a goalkeeper but switched to midfielder to enjoy the game more, has a five-year contract with the club. Before joining Ninh Bình, Chung played for Bulgarian club Slavia Sofia, where he was praised for his quick, technically sound defensive style, sharp tactical thinking, ability to launch attacks, and ball recovery and scoring skills.
Chung's move to Vietnam makes him eligible to play for the Vietnamese national squad. With many of the core players on the national team being older than Chung, such as Nguyễn Quang Hải, Nguyễn Tiến Linh, Đỗ Duy Mạnh, and Nguyễn Hoàng Đức, Chung's addition could bring fresh talent and energy to the team.
Chung began his football career at the age of six in the CSKA Sofia academy and later moved to Slavia Sofia. He played 62 matches for Slavia Sofia in all tournaments and competed in eight matches for the Bulgarian U21 side. Chung was a regular member of Bulgaria's U17, U19, and U20 national squads.
The transfer value of Chung is listed as 400,000 euros (US$469,000) on transfermarkt.com. In the 2024-25 season, Chung played 33 matches, scored two goals, and assisted one, earning him a spot among Bulgaria's Best Young Player award finalists.
With Ninh Bình FC's acquisition of Chung, the club joins a growing list of Vietnamese clubs that have signed notable overseas players, such as Đức Chiến, Dụng Quang Nho, Bảo Toàn, Gustavo Henrique, Alfredo Pedraza, and Victor Morales.
For the latest and most precise details on any transfer or career milestones, specialized football transfer databases, official club announcements, or Vietnamese sports news outlets would be the best sources to consult.
- The artificial intelligence (ai) predicts that the addition of Đõ Nguyễn Thành Chung to Ninh Bình FC could lead to an increase in their sports-analysis ratings, considering his impressive defensive skills and ability to launch attacks.
- Despite his young age, Đõ Nguyễn Thành Chung's transfer value places him as the most expensive overseas player ever to play in Vietnam, surpassing other prestigious names like Đức Chiện, Dụng Quang Nho, Bảo Toàn, Gustavo Henrique, Alfredo Pedraza, and Victor Morales in the Vietnamese football market.
- With its latest signing, Ninh Bình FC has strengthened its football squad, pushing the team towards a higher competitive level in both local and international sports, preparing them for a possible football war in the upcoming season.
