Nam Định's new signing unexpectedly mentioned by FIFA

The official FIFA World Cup homepage surprisingly shared a post referring to Percy Tau, the latest addition to Nam Định.

Amid the lively 2025 V-League transfer market, Nam Định FC made a big splash by successfully signing Percy Tau, the South African forward who has played for several prestigious clubs in Europe and Africa.

Notably, right after the deal was finalized, the FIFA World Cup homepage unexpectedly published an article mentioning Percy Tau, accompanied by a playful comment “Tau’s journey? Traveling the world, and now arriving in Vietnam”, along with the flags of Vietnam and South Africa. This move quickly attracted significant attention from domestic football fans.

Percy Tau is no stranger to football fans, especially in the English Premier League. The South African forward previously played for Brighton in the Premier League before moving to clubs like Anderlecht (Belgium) and Al Ahly (Egypt). At the national team level, Percy Tau has earned 52 caps for South Africa and scored 16 goals. According to the transfer specialist site Transfermarkt, Percy Muzi Tau is currently valued at up to 1 million Euros.

With Percy Tau’s arrival, Nam Định’s attack line is expected to be significantly strengthened. The reigning V-League champions already boast a strong squad with many quality domestic players, and now become even more formidable with an internationally experienced player added.

Moreover, having a player who has competed in a top European national league will also boost the appeal of Nam Định’s matches in the V-League and increase the club’s exposure to regional media and global football fans.

It can be said that Percy Tau being mentioned by FIFA right after joining Nam Định is not only a source of pride for the Nam Định club but also a positive signal for Vietnamese football. This transfer shows that the V-League is gradually becoming a more recognized destination on the international football map.