Southeast Asian media is abuzz as a Belgian-Vietnamese player chooses to join V.League

Southeast Asian outlets are focusing on the transfer of Lenn Minh Quang Trần to CLB Công an TP.HCM, viewing it as an encouraging signal for Vietnam's football future.

Recently, the ASEAN Football page posted information confirming that Lenn-Minh Quang Trần has officially joined Công an TP.HCM, attracting great attention from regional fans. B

The post of this famous football page reads: "OFFICIAL: Left winger with dual Vietnamese-Belgian heritage, Lenn-Minh Quang Trần, born in 2007, has officially joined CLB Công An TP.HCM, which currently plays in V.League 1.

This highly-rated young talent previously played for Belgium's U17 and U19 youth teams, and developed through the prestigious academy of Genk. Last season, Lenn-Minh Quang Trần played for MVV Maastricht in the Dutch second division. He made 32 appearances, including 27 starts, and contributed 1 assist.

If the procedures are completed quickly, this 19-year-old player will also be eligible to represent Vietnam's U20 team in the current age group. Another promising overseas Vietnamese talent has officially opened a new chapter in his career by returning to play in V.League."

The above information quickly generated many positive comments from Southeast Asian fans. The fact that a player trained in Belgium with experience in the Netherlands chose to return to V.League is seen as a sign of the growing appeal of Vietnamese football to overseas Vietnamese players.

According to confirmation from CLB MVV Maastricht, the Dutch club has agreed to let Lenn Minh Quang Trần move to Công an TP.HCM after carefully considering relevant factors. The club's representative stated that they believe this is the best option for both the player and the club, while also thanking Lenn for his contributions during his time in the Netherlands and wishing him success in Vietnam.

Lenn-Minh Quang Trần was born on March 13, 2007, with a Vietnamese father and a Belgian mother. He came through the famous academy of Genk, which has produced many top stars such as Kevin De Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois. Afterwards, he moved to MVV Maastricht in June 2025 and had a notable season with 32 appearances, including 27 starts.

Although ASEAN Football introduced Lenn Minh Quang Trần as a left winger, the 2007-born player can actually play multiple positions. He excels on the right flank as a full-back, and can also play on the left or move up as a winger when needed. With speed, good tactical awareness, and aggressive defending, Lenn is considered a versatile and modern player.

Currently, Lenn Minh Quang Trần and his father still hold Belgian nationality. However, the player's family is carrying out the necessary procedures to complete the legal conditions, thereby opening up the opportunity to play for Vietnam's youth teams in the near future. If the process goes smoothly, he could become a notable addition for U20 Vietnam in the short term, as well as for U23 Vietnam aiming for the 2027 SEA Games and the 2028 AFC U23 Asian Cup.

The appearance of Lenn Minh Quang Trần also continues to show the strategy of investing in overseas Vietnamese players by Công an TP.HCM. Previously, this club recruited players such as Ngô Đăng Khoa and is aiming to acquire Lee Williams as well, thereby building a promising squad for the future. With the latest deal, Công an TP.HCM not only improves the quality of the squad but also contributes to providing more promising options for Vietnamese football in the coming years.