Back on the field, Xuân Son astonishes all of Southeast Asia with incredible statistics

With 3 consecutive Man of the Match awards at the Southeast Asian Champions Cup, striker Nguyễn Xuân Son is impressing the entire region with his unbelievable scoring efficiency.

Southeast Asian football is witnessing the remarkable comeback of the "goal-scoring machine" named Nguyễn Xuân Son. After nearly a year away from the pitch for injury treatment, the naturalized Brazilian striker has returned with explosive form, setting unbelievable statistical milestones that any top striker would envy.

The brightest highlight of this comeback is the record at the Shopee Cup (Southeast Asian Champions Cup). Following a convincing victory over Lion City Sailors recently, Xuân Son officially claimed his third consecutive Man of the Match (MVP) award.

Previously, he stunned experts by scoring a hat-trick against Shan United and followed it up with a classy double in the match against Bangkok United. Securing 3 MVP awards in the last 3 regional matches clearly demonstrates his absolute dominance as the number one striker.

Since his return in November 2025, Xuân Son has scored a total of 8 goals in just 4 matches across all competitions (including a goal for the Vietnam National Team against Laos).

An average rate of 2 goals per game is a "devastating" figure, showing that the killer instinct of the 1997-born striker has not faded despite a long injury layoff. This brilliant form has helped Nam Định Club to dominate Group A with a perfect 12 points, securing an early ticket to the continental semifinals.

Xuân Son’s surge is not only great news for Nam Định fans but also a huge boost for the Vietnam National Team. As coach Kim Sang-sik intensively prepares for the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, having a striker with peak fitness and sharp ball control like Xuân Son will make the "Golden Star Warriors" attack more lethal than ever.

This is also seen as a powerful warning to the Malaysian National Team ahead of the decisive match at Thiên Trường Stadium in March 2026.

Riding this wave of momentum, Nguyễn Xuân Son is affirming his status as an unstoppable "killer." If he maintains this incredible scoring form, he will undoubtedly be a key factor in helping Vietnamese football achieve more glory in the near future.