Vietnam may witness a historic moment in the match against Bangladesh.

The proven synergy at the club level opens up significant expectations for the Vietnamese national team as Do Hoang Hen and Nguyen Xuan Son stand poised to recreate their past默契.

As the national team enters a crucial preparation phase, the simultaneous appearance of this duo in Vietnam's starting lineup against Bangladesh could be an experiment conducted by Coach Kim Sang Sik ahead of the important match against Malaysia. If this occurs, it would mark a historic milestone as two naturalized players debut together in a Vietnamese national team match.

The FIFA Days training camp in March 2026 for the Vietnamese national team marks the first inclusion of naturalized midfielder Do Hoang Hen in the call-up list.

The 1994-born star will join the team for the friendly against Bangladesh and the match against Malaysia in the Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers. This is not only an opportunity for Hoang Hen to prove his capabilities but also a chance for the coaching staff to test new personnel options for the attack.

Hoang Hen, born Hendrio Araujo, completed his naturalization process in October 2025 after over half a decade of playing in Vietnam. During this period, he demonstrated his value through refined individual technique, sharp tactical awareness, and flexible ball-handling in tight spaces.

While playing for Hanoi FC, this midfielder quickly became a crucial component in the team's operational system. However, what particularly caught the attention of experts was not only his individual ability but also his effective connection with striker Xuan Son.

Statistics clearly reflect the默契 between these two players. During their time together at club level, Hoang Hen provided 10 assists leading to goals for Xuan Son, including 2 while at Binh Dinh and 8 while both were at Nam Dinh.

This impressive achievement helped Hoang Hen become the most effective ball provider for this striker in domestic competitions. More importantly, those coordinated plays stemmed not only from set-pieces or aerial situations but also from creative, breakthrough passes in open play.

It is no coincidence that Hoang Hen is often regarded as the "distribution hub" in the tactical systems of the teams he has played for. In the V.League 2025/26, after 10 appearances, this midfielder scored 6 goals and contributed 4 assists.

Nevertheless, statistics alone cannot fully capture his influence on the field. Hoang Hen's value also lies in his ability to control the tempo of the game, stretch the opponent's defensive line, and deliver decisive passes. This style of play repeatedly positioned Xuan Son favorably for finishing when they played together at the club.

Under Coach Kim Sang Sik's guidance, the Vietnamese national team is actively seeking ways to refresh its attack, especially given that scoring efficiency has not met expectations. Recently, Xuan Son himself has faced difficulties in scoring after returning from a long injury layoff. Adding a creative midfielder like Hoang Hen is seen as a potential solution to inject new momentum and help Vietnam improve its attacking effectiveness.

If Hoang Hen and Xuan Son can recreate their past默契, the Vietnamese national team could potentially possess a new "dynamic duo" in its attack.