Vietnam faces Malaysia with the tallest defensive line in history

Vietnam's defense boasts many tall players, comparable to European teams.

The upcoming Vietnam national team training camp is drawing attention as the defense is rated as having the most impressive physique in history. With many players over 1.8m tall spread across defensive positions and goalkeepers, Coach Kim Sang-sik's lineup promises significant improvement in aerial duels and defending against high balls.

In the backline, familiar faces like Doan Van Hau and Bui Hoang Viet Anh continue to contribute with their notable height of 1.86m. These are defenders with good aerial ability and years of experience at both club and national team levels.

Additionally, Do Duy Manh and Nguyen Thanh Chung (both around 1.8m tall) are also experienced options for the Vietnam team. Both have been with the national team for nearly 10 years and regularly play for their clubs, so they are likely to be included in this training camp list.

If all the aforementioned players are called up, Vietnam's defense could have 7 to 8 players taller than 1.8m. This is considered the best average height the national team's defense has ever had, providing a clear advantage in aerial contests.

In the goalkeeper position, Coach Kim Sang-sik also possesses a group of keepers with ideal physiques. The summoned names include Dang Van Lam (1.88m), Nguyen Filip (1.92m), Nguyen Dinh Trieu (1.80m), and Patrik Le Giang (1.88m).

Notably, most of these goalkeepers are Vietnamese diaspora players with European heritage, possessing superior physique and reach. The inclusion of Patrik Le Giang also raises the total number of diaspora players in this camp to four, alongside Dang Van Lam (Ninh Binh Club), Filip Nguyen, and Pedant Quang Vinh (CAHN Club) — the highest number ever in a Vietnam national team gathering.

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