OFFICIAL: Dinh Bac and Trung Kien compete for the 2025 Vietnamese Golden Ball alongside Quang Hai, Hoang Duc, and Tien Linh

The shortlist for the 2025 Vietnamese Golden Ball was just announced this morning, December 23, by the Saigon Giai Phong organizing committee. Beyond individual accomplishments, this year’s nominations clearly emphasize the importance of team roles, influence in critical moments, and also signal a remarkable generational handover in Vietnamese football.

In the most closely watched categoryTop 5 Vietnamese Male Golden Ball 2025, the five nominees areTien Linh, Quang Hai, Hoang Duc, Dinh Bac, and Trung Kien.

This is an interesting blend of well-established stars and young players rising strongly after success with Vietnam U22 at the 33rd SEA Games.