Foreign player CAHN approaches the title of the best player of the year

Alan Grafite (CAHN) is almost single-handedly leading the competition for the Best Foreign Player of the season with his unstoppable performance and a series of awards in 2025.

The list of nominees for the 2025 Vietnam Golden Ball Award was announced on the morning of November 6, with the category for Best Foreign Player quickly becoming the center of attention. Despite many quality foreign players participating, experts unanimously agree that Alan Grafite of CAHN is virtually unbeatable this year.

The 2024/25 season witnessed an explosive performance from the Brazilian striker wearing the Hanoi Police Club jersey. Not only is he the soul of the team's play, but Alan also showed a frightening goal-scoring ability by winning the V.League Best Player award and sharing the top scorer title with 14 goals, significantly contributing to CAHN’s third-place finish.

In the National Cup, the 27-year-old striker continued his remarkable form with 5 goals, helping CAHN claim the championship. This achievement completed a domestic treble for the capital’s team, having previously won the 2025 National Super Cup. Furthermore, Alan shined in the ASEAN Club Championship, marking his impact on CAHN’s journey to the final and securing the runner-up position in the region.

What makes Alan Grafite highly regarded is not only his statistics. He impresses with a modern playing style, quick adaptation to Vietnamese football, and a rare professional spirit. From being a little-known name upon joining CAHN, Alan has now become the club’s symbol and a real nightmare for every defense.

Compared to other nominees like Lucao (Hai Phong/Viettel) – co-top scorer of the V.League, or Caio Cesar (Nam Dinh) – a key figure in their championship run, Alan still stands out in both influence and contribution. Other players such as Leonardo Artur, Pedro Henrique, and Lucas Ribamar have performed steadily but have yet to make a similarly strong impact.

With an impressive collection of individual and team awards, Alan Grafite is poised to make history as the Best Foreign Player in Vietnamese football for 2025. If he maintains his current form, he will not only be a standout figure for CAHN but also a testament to the growing influence of quality foreign players in the V.League.