Vietnamese-origin midfielder sets a memorable milestone in Europe

Young player of Vietnamese descent Simon Vu recently experienced a significant moment in his career by scoring his first goal for Fortuna Dusseldorf's reserve team (competing in Regionalliga West, the fourth tier of German football).

Last weekend’s match saw Simon Vu shine with a precise finish that secured his first goal wearing the Fortuna Dusseldorf II jersey. Although his team suffered a disappointing loss, this goal holds special significance, marking the very first professional goal of the 19-year-old player.

According to statistics from Transfermarkt, Simon Vu has appeared in 12 matches in the Regionalliga West, starting 11 of them and contributing one assist. While these numbers may not be outstanding, his consistency, resilience, and professional attitude have helped the Vietnamese-origin midfielder gradually establish an important role within the squad.

Born in 2006, Simon Vu holds dual citizenship in Germany and Vietnam. He stands out with solid technical skills, smooth ball control, and sharp tactical awareness. Despite being only 1.70 meters tall, Simon demonstrates impressive versatility—capable of playing various positions, from central midfield and defensive midfield to full-back when needed.

This young player’s strengths lie in his quick situational reading, intelligent movement, and making accurate decisions within tight spaces. Simon’s simple yet effective style makes him a reliable link in Fortuna Dusseldorf II’s system, a team focused on developing young talents to eventually join the first squad competing in Bundesliga 2.

With steady performance and a modern footballing mindset, Simon Vu is gradually attracting attention from international scouts, including experts in Vietnam. As Vietnamese football aims to broaden its pool of overseas Vietnamese players, talents like Simon Vu are expected to bring fresh energy thanks to their systematic training in European football environments.

His first goal in Germany is not only a memorable personal milestone for Simon Vu but also a positive sign for the development journey of this young player with Vietnamese heritage. With a progressive spirit, persistence, and adaptability, Simon has the potential to climb higher in his career, and perhaps one day soon, Vietnamese fans will see him don the national team jersey.