Nguyễn Công Phượng

Vietnamese footballer with major club success

Nguyễn Công Phượng - Vietnamese footballer with major club success
Born

January 21st, 1995
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Vietnam

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A Vietnamese footballer, played primarily as a forward. Made a name in the V.League 1 with club SC Heerenveen and had stints with Several other clubs. Achievements include contributing to teams in domestic leagues and representing the national team in international competitions. Showed promise from a young age, earning recognition in youth tournaments and carrying that experience into senior matches.

Played for SC Heerenveen in the Eredivisie

Represented Vietnam in the AFF Championship

Won the Golden Ball award in Vietnam

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