Chinese media is buzzing about the Vietnamese national team's Spanish-born overseas Vietnamese player.

Chinese media recently surprised many by paying special attention to Vietnam's U19 team, with overseas Vietnamese midfielder Khoi Truong, who plays in Spain, being considered the most notable name.

Given that China will host the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup finals and does not need to participate in the qualifiers, its media is actively evaluating potential rivals. Vietnam's U19 team, which will form the core of the U20 squad for the upcoming qualifiers, has thus become one of the most closely watched teams.

Accordingly, Chinese media has shown considerable interest in the roster of Vietnam's U19 team at the ASEAN U19 Championship. In an article published on 163.com, the most frequently mentioned name is not a domestic star but Khoi Truong, an overseas Vietnamese player currently under contract with Huesca in Spain.

The 163 article begins with the observation: "A formidable opponent for China's U19! Vietnam's U19 team has a Japanese head coach, a midfielder from Spain, and a naturalized star." Although the article mentions several elements of Vietnam's U19 lineup, its focus is on Khoi Truong, who is regarded as a highly notable figure in Vietnam's youth football today.

According to 163, Khoi Truong is a "powerful weapon" for Vietnam's U19 team in their journey toward the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers. The outlet states: "According to available information, Khoi Truong, a Vietnam U19 player, is currently playing for Huesca in the Spanish second division. Vietnamese public opinion has high hopes for this young midfielder, believing he can compete in European tournaments…"

Notably, the article emphasizes that Khoi Truong is the most talked-about name during Vietnam's U19 training camp. According to 163's assessment, he is the only player returning from Europe in this squad, as Antonio Moric is busy playing in Croatia's second division. Therefore, all attention is focused on the midfielder currently playing in Spain.

Not only does Chinese media highlight the potential of this overseas Vietnamese player, but it also offers fairly detailed technical evaluations. According to the article, Khoi Truong is described as "possessing a solid technical foundation, skillful play, and plenty of room for future development." However, 163 believes he still needs to improve his physique, physical strength, and certain other factors to become a key contributor for Vietnam's U19 team in the coming years.

In addition to analyzing Khoi Truong individually, 163 also notes that Vietnam is following the common trend of many Asian football nations in seeking out and bringing back players developing in Europe to serve the national team. The fact that a young player like Khoi Truong has drawn attention from Chinese media reflects the growing appeal of overseas Vietnamese talents, especially as Vietnam's U19 team looks ahead to the 2027 AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers with high expectations.