From Myanmar to... Myanmar, Xuan Son reaffirms his goal-scoring prowess, ready to shine at the ASEAN Cup 2026

The beautiful strike into Myanmar's net on the night of July 18 served as Xuan Son's statement to Vietnamese supporters. He is fully prepared to make an impact at the ASEAN Cup 2026.

Myanmar is a team tied to a special milestone in Nguyen Xuan Son's career with the Vietnam national team. It was his encounter with this opponent in the group stage of the ASEAN Cup 2024 that marked his first match for Vietnam, and he delivered an impressive debut in the "Golden Star Warriors" jersey.

In that match, which took place at the end of December 2024, Xuan Son quickly proved his worth with an outstanding performance, scoring two goals and contributing two assists, making him the most prominent player on the pitch.

His strength in duels, dribbling ability, and sharp finishing left Myanmar's defense completely helpless.

The emphatic 5-0 victory over Myanmar also became a crucial turning point, opening the path for coach Kim Sang Sik's squad to claim the ASEAN Cup 2024 title. For Xuan Son, that tournament also marked a historic milestone as he became the first Vietnam national team player to win both the top scorer and best player awards simultaneously.

More than eight months have passed since Xuan Son returned from a severe injury suffered in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2024 final against Thailand. The 1.85-meter striker continues to show that he remains a key attacking weapon in coach Kim Sang Sik's plans for Vietnam.

In the friendly match against Myanmar on July 18, Xuan Son was the target of many crosses and passes from the wings. After several unsuccessful attempts, he finally celebrated a goal with a beautiful right-footed strike from the edge of the box.

It has been quite a while since we last saw the Nam Dinh striker score such a spectacular long-range goal. This latest goal against Myanmar will surely boost Xuan Son's confidence as the ASEAN Cup 2026 approaches.

The hero who helped Vietnam win the ASEAN Cup 2024 is ready to ignite once again on the region's biggest football stage, as Vietnam aims to defend its ASEAN Cup title.

At this point, Xuan Son receives much more support than when he shone at the ASEAN Cup 2024. Now, in addition to Quang Hai and Hoang Duc, he also has Hoang Hen, Tai Loc, and others sharing the attacking burden with him.

This not only benefits the Nam Dinh striker but also gives Vietnam more chances to win, as coach Kim Sang Sik now has more quality players to deploy his tactics.