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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