Vietnamese-American 1.92m tall "dinosaur" unexpectedly joins Vietnamese football team

30/03/2026 17:32:00 PlaymakerHub

Vietnamese-American 1.92m tall center-back Kenny Phi Hoàng Chandler has just joined Mekong Can Tho Club, promising to become a pillar in the team's defense at the 2026 National Second Division.

Vietnamese-American center-back Kenny Phi Hoàng Chandler has officially joined Mekong Can Tho Club to participate in the 2026 National Second Division. With a height of 1.92m and a prominent physique, he promises to become a crucial anchor point in the team's defense.

Born in 2002, Kenny Phi Hoàng Chandler holds American citizenship and has a Vietnamese mother. He grew up at the Barcelona Academy in Virginia, USA, which applies the training curriculum and philosophy modeled on Barcelona, helping him possess a foundation of technical skills and modern tactical thinking.

Việt kiều Mỹ ‘xuất thân từ lò Barca’ bất ngờ gia nhập đội bóng Việt Nam 814254 — Kenny Phi Hoàng Chandler has just joined Mekong Can Tho Club. (Photo: Phu Dong FC)

Before returning to Vietnam, Kenny Phi Hoàng Chandler experienced several domestic destinations such as HAGL, Hong Linh Ha Tinh, Ba Ria Vung Tau, and Phu Dong Ninh Binh. The unsuccessful trial periods reflect the harshness of the football environment, requiring players to have both physical attributes and suitability for each team's professional needs.

Not afraid of challenges, this center-back once moved to Thailand to play for Ubon Kruanapat FC in Thai League 3. The professional playing environment and high competitiveness there helped him accumulate experience, play regularly, and affirm his ability before returning to Vietnam.

Việt kiều Mỹ ‘xuất thân từ lò Barca’ bất ngờ gia nhập đội bóng Việt Nam 814255 — Phi Hoàng possesses an ideal height and was once trained at a Barca-style academy in the USA.

The addition of Kenny Phi Hoàng Chandler to Mekong Can Tho Club promises to create a new boost for the team's defense. With his technical foundation, physique, and experience playing abroad, the Vietnamese-American center-back will be a notable element in the team's defensive play.

The recruitment of Kenny Phi Hoàng Chandler also marks the trend of Vietnamese clubs focusing on players with foreign training backgrounds, aiming to enhance quality and competitiveness in the Second Division as well as domestic tournaments in the future. This is an opportunity for the 1.92m tall center-back to continue developing his career and make a strong impression on Vietnamese football fields.

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