VFF seeks a new generation of talent for Vietnamese women's football

The VFF has officially kicked off its talent scouting program for young female footballers aged 2013-2014 as part of the FIFA TDS initiative.

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) has officially inaugurated the second round of the talent discovery and recruitment program for female football players born in 2013-2014 at the Vietnam Youth Football Training Center. This activity is part of the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (FIFA TDS), aimed at identifying and nurturing promising individuals for the future of Vietnamese women's football.

The opening ceremony was attended by numerous top football leaders and experts, including VFF Vice President Tran Anh Tu, VFF General Secretary Nguyen Van Phu, Vice Chairman of the National Coaches Council Mai Duc Chung, and head coach of Vietnam's youth women's teams, Okiyama Masahiko. Also present were parents and outstanding players who had passed the preliminary round to participate in this selection stage.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, VFF Vice President Tran Anh Tu emphasized that the recent successes of Vietnamese women's football serve as motivation to continue strong investment in youth training. According to the VFF leadership, early talent identification and development play a crucial role in the long-term strategy, helping young players access professional training environments and opportunities for comprehensive growth.

This year's program has received positive responses from localities, clubs, and training centers across the country. Many young players are experiencing Hanoi for the first time, enjoying modern training conditions and working directly with experienced coaches from Vietnamese women's football. This is not only a chance for them to showcase their abilities but also an opportunity to nurture their passion and aspiration to become professional footballers in the future.

Representing the coaching staff, head coach of Vietnam's youth women's teams, Okiyama Masahiko, stated that the program's goal is not simply to select the best-skilled players at the current moment. More importantly, the coaching staff hopes to discover talents with long-term development potential while motivating them to continue pursuing a professional football career.

According to the plan, candidates will undergo various assessment tests including health checks, physical ability tests, individual skills, competitive matches, and direct interviews. The talent recruitment and discovery program for female footballers aged 2013-2014 is expected to broaden the pool of future players, contributing to building a solid foundation for the sustainable development of Vietnamese women's football in the coming years.