Vietnam's top Brazilian striker achieves an unprecedented career milestone

Having scored 16 goals in 25 matches, Alan is on the verge of successfully defending his Golden Boot award and has emerged as the emblem of Cong An Ha Noi's offensive strength.

The V-League 2025/26 season is just one round away from its conclusion,and the race for the Golden Boot is nearly settled. Leading the scoring chart is Alan Grafite (Cong An Ha Noi) with 16 goals, five ahead of his closest pursuers. Barring an improbable surprise in the final round, the striker from the "police force club" will clinch the league's most prestigious individual honor for the second consecutive season.

Few would have imagined that just a few years ago, Alan was a relatively unfamiliar name to Vietnamese fans. Born in 1998, he was not among the high-profile foreign arrivals when he entered the V-League. Yet, thanks to his ideal physique, superior strength, and versatile finishing ability, he quickly proved his worth and became one of the league's most formidable forwards.

After sharing the Golden Boot in the 2024/25 season with Lucao do Break (Hai Phong) on 14 goals, Alan has continued to shine this season. Not only has he maintained a consistent scoring rate, but the Brazilian striker has also built a substantial gap over his rivals—a rare feat in recent V-League campaigns.

Under coach Alexandre Polking, Alan has become the perfect piece in CAHN's attacking system. He is not merely a "killer" in the box; he frequently drops deep to distribute the ball, link up play, and create space for surrounding teammates. This all-around ability has made the 28-year-old the driving force behind the "police force club's" frontline in their V-League championship run.

This season has also witnessed a series of explosive performances from Alan. The most notable was his hat-trick against Ha Noi in the capital derby. As of round 25, he has recorded two hat-tricks and one brace—numbers that highlight the Brazilian's remarkable goal-scoring instinct.

Now, Alan stands on the verge of making V-League history with a second consecutive Golden Boot. Against the backdrop of an increasing number of quality foreign players arriving in Vietnam, this achievement becomes even more significant. If he officially retains the league's most prestigious individual honor, it will be the perfect ending to a stellar season for CAHN,.

From a little-known foreign player, Alan Grafite is transforming into a symbol of Cong An Ha Noi's strength and a leading candidate for the title of the best foreign striker in the V-League today.