Vietnam National Team calls up three overseas Vietnamese stars to face Malaysia

The Vietnam national team lineup draws attention by summoning three overseas Vietnamese players, targeting the FIFA Days matches in March against Bangladesh and Malaysia.

The Vietnam national team has officially announced a list of 23 players preparing for the FIFA Days in March 2026, aiming for important tasks including a friendly match against Bangladesh on March 26 and the final qualifying round for the Asian Cup 2027 against Malaysia on March 31. This list continues to maintain the familiar core with many experienced pillars, while also creating notable highlights in personnel.

In various positions, familiar names such as Dang Van Lam, Nguyen Filip, Do Duy Manh, Nguyen Quang Hai, Nguyen Hoang Duc, and Nguyen Xuan Son are all included. Additionally, there is the notable return of Doan Van Hau and Tran Dinh Trong after a long period of injury. Notably, this list also highlights a special detail related to the group of overseas Vietnamese players.

Specifically, the Vietnam national team continues to call up three overseas Vietnamese players including Dang Van Lam, Nguyen Filip, and Cao Pendant Quang Vinh. These are all individuals who have proven their capabilities and played important roles in the squad recently. Their simultaneous presence not only brings depth to the lineup but also shows a clearer trend of utilizing overseas Vietnamese player resources.

In the goalkeeper position, competition becomes notable as both Van Lam and Filip Nguyen have stable form. Van Lam stands out with extensive international match experience, while Filip Nguyen is highly rated for his expertise, though his communication skills still need improvement. Notably, Patrik Le Giang - despite having completed nationality procedures is still not present in this gathering session, as he is in the process of being reviewed by federations and FIFA for the necessary conditions to change his representative federation, thus qualifying to play for the Vietnam national team in the future.

Meanwhile, Cao Pendant Quang Vinh continues to be a reliable choice in defense. This player has proven his value since joining the national team, providing solidity and effective attacking support capability. Quang Vinh's participation gives Vietnam's defense more flexible options amid the squad renewal context.

Furthermore, the list also records the first appearance of Do Hoang Hen —a naturalized player highly rated for technique and creativity. Combined with young talents like Khuat Van Khang or Tran Trung Kien, the Vietnam national team is showing a blend of experience and youth, with a prominent highlight coming from the overseas Vietnamese player group.