Đình Bắc and the year 2025 deserve to be recorded in the history of Vietnamese football

Nguyễn Đình Bắc concluded a remarkable 2025 and started 2026 with a shining performance, establishing himself as a leading figure in Vietnamese football for both club and country.

Lunar year The year 2025 closed with many significant marks for Nguyễn Đình Bắc. From a promising young talent, the forward born in 2004 has surged forward to become one of the most outstanding faces in Vietnamese football at both club and national levels. The tally of 12 goals and 6 assists across all competitions not only reflects his professional efficiency but also demonstrates his remarkable growth in role and influence.

In the domestic arena, Đình Bắc along with Công An Hà Nội secured a double trophy haul including the Vietnamese National Cup and the Vietnamese Super Cup. Despite his young age, he was frequently trusted during crucial moments, helping the police department’s team maintain its strong position in the national league system.

However, if one had to pinpoint where Đình Bắc truly made a breakthrough for his name, it would definitely be with the national team. In a year with fewer major men’s tournaments, the striker from Nghệ An maximized the most important stages to shine.

At the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship, Đình Bắc played a key role in the Vietnam U23 squad. His ability to operate widely, diverse finishing skills, and composure in big matches made him the leader of the attack. Not only did he help the team win the championship, but he was also honored as the tournament’s Best Player – a crucial milestone elevating his status among experts.

His momentum continued as Đình Bắc stood out during the U22 Vietnam team’s gold medal run at the 2025 SEA Games. He contributed not only professionally but also showed leadership qualities, inspiring his teammates. This success laid the groundwork for the young striker to win both the Silver Ball and Best Young Player awards at the Vietnamese Golden Ball voting.

Entering early 2026, the name Đình Bắc once again captured full attention when the Vietnam U23 team competed in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2026. This tournament witnessed his brightest version yet. Vietnam U23 secured the bronze medal, while Đình Bắc collected numerous individual honors: top scorer with 4 goals, best goal of the group stage, fan favorite, and notably the best goal of the entire competition.

His goal against U23 UAE in the quarterfinals, a backward header from a teammate’s cross, received 72.39% of fan votes. The Asian Football Confederation described it as “class,” confirming the young Vietnamese striker’s leap in skill level.

This streak of achievements was further extended by the Young Athlete of the Year award at the Victory Cup. Repeated recognition at major awards shows that Đình Bắc is not just a momentary sensation but has truly become a new symbol for the next generation.

Building on the explosive foundation of 2025 and the brilliant start of 2026, Nguyễn Đình Bắc is taking significant strides in his journey toward continental prominence. If he continues this progress, fans can fully expect even greater milestones from the young striker in the near future.