A V.League club holds two 'corner kick specialists' of the Vietnam national team.

Ninh Bình Club possesses two top "dead-ball specialists" of the Vietnam national team: Trương Tiến Anh and Nguyễn Hoàng Đức, key figures who have helped turn corner kick situations into extremely dangerous weapons under coach Kim Sang Sik.

Most recently, in Vietnam's 3-1 victory over Malaysia in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, Duy Mạnh's header to open the scoring originated from a precise corner kick by Trương Tiến Anh. This marked the fourth time the 1999-born player has provided an assist from a corner kick for the national team under the reign of the Korean coach.

According to statistics, the Vietnam national team has scored a total of 8 goals from corner kicks under coach Kim Sang Sik, and alone Trương Tiến Anh contributed as many as 4 assists, accounting for 50% of the total goals. Meanwhile, Hoàng Đức also has 2 assists from similar situations, highlighting the crucial role of this duo in set-piece plays.

Their impact is not limited to the national team level; it is also clearly evident in their performances for Ninh Bình Club. Hoàng Đức alone has 3 assists in V.League, while Tiến Anh consistently makes a difference with his troublesome deliveries.

After the match against Malaysia, Trương Tiến Anh immediately became a sensation among Vietnamese fans. Tiến Anh, standing at 1.68m, is nicknamed the "crossing machine" due to his ability to deliver balls with high accuracy. Developed from Thể Công Viettel, where he won the V.League 2024 championship, this player had 127 professional matches before transferring to Ninh Bình and quickly securing a starting position. Specifically in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, Tiến Anh has totaled 6 assists, with 4 coming from corners and 2 from live-ball situations.

At the national team level, Tiến Anh has made 18 appearances since being called up in 2023 and was part of the squad that won the 2024 ASEAN Cup. His versatility, playing as a right defender or right midfielder, makes him a crucial link in coach Kim Sang Sik's tactical system.

Under the Korean strategist, Vietnam national teams (including U23) have scored up to 15 goals from corner kicks in 38 official matches. The senior national team alone has 8 goals in 21 matches, while the U23 team contributed 7 goals. This is an impressive figure, demonstrating the clear effectiveness of their dead-ball strategies.

With the possession of two quality passers like Tiến Anh and Hoàng Đức, Ninh Bình can fully maximize set-piece situations to gain advantages in V.League. Combined with players who have good aerial ability, the ancient capital's team could become the "Arsenal version" of Vietnamese football, a collective that is among the most dangerous from corner kicks.