The Vietnam national team could acquire a 'super defensive line' of French-Vietnamese players.

The Vietnam national team stands on the verge of possessing a defensive line of five French-Vietnamese players, with numerous athletes developed in French football joining the V-League and having strong chances to wear the "Golden Star Warriors" jersey.

The influx of French-Vietnamese players is creating an exciting outlook for Vietnamese football. If legal and professional conditions align, the Vietnam national team could potentially field a defense made up of five players trained in the French football system, something unprecedented in history.

The latest name mentioned is Julien Mouillon, a center-back born in 1997 at Saint-Raphaël. Developed at the ÉFC Fréjus Saint-Raphaël academy and promoted to the first team in 2015, Mouillon impresses with his 1.85m height, strong one-on-one tackling, and consistent game reading. He primarily plays as a center-back but can also operate deeper as a defensive midfielder.

For several seasons, Mouillon has regularly played in National 2 — the fourth tier of French football — a competitive environment demanding high physical fitness. He has made 10 appearances in the Coupe de France and accumulated nearly 13,000 minutes for Fréjus Saint-Raphaël. These figures highlight his endurance and match experience, key qualities sought by V-League clubs looking for a center-back capable of adapting to high intensity.

According to Transfermarkt data, Mouillon holds dual citizenship of Vietnam and France. If he completes the necessary procedures, he can register as a domestic player in the V-League, thereby opening the door to the national team depending on his form and the team’s personnel strategy.

Before Mouillon, the V-League welcomed several notable French-Vietnamese players. Cao Pendant Quang Vinh had a successful 2025 season with the Hanoi Police Club. Kevin Phạm Ba and Adou Minh have left their marks at Nam Định and Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh, while Rahni Moreau Nguyễn has tested himself at a domestic club. Attacking midfielder Phi Long Karim Trần has also joined Sông Lam Nghệ An.

If these players maintain high performance levels and receive opportunities, the vision of the Vietnam national team building a defense with five French-Vietnamese players is no longer far-fetched. The blend of European training foundations and Vietnamese football identity could bring a fresh look to the "Golden Star Warriors" in the future.