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Nguyễn Văn Toàn
NameNguyễn Văn Toàn
Birth placeThái Bình, Vietnam
PositionForward, Winger
CurrentclubHo Chi Minh City FC
Years12013–2022
Clubs1Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC
Caps1180
Goals152
Years22022–
Clubs2Ho Chi Minh City FC
Nationalyears12015–2016
Nationalteam1Vietnam U23
Nationalcaps115
Nationalyears22016–
Nationalteam2Vietnam
Nationalcaps253

Nguyễn Văn Toàn is a professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for V.League 1 club Ho Chi Minh City FC and the Vietnam national football team. Renowned for his explosive pace and direct dribbling, he has been a key figure for both club and country, contributing to several major trophy wins. His career has been primarily associated with Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC, where he developed into one of the most dangerous attackers in the V.League 1.

Early life and education

Nguyễn Văn Toàn was born in Thái Bình, a province in the Red River Delta region of northern Vietnam. He honed his early football skills at the Hoàng Anh Gia Lai – Arsenal JMG Academy, a prestigious youth academy founded through a partnership between Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC and the Arsenal-affiliated JMG Academy. His progression through this structured youth system, which has produced numerous talents for the Vietnam national under-23 football team, provided a strong technical foundation for his professional career.

Club career

Nguyễn Văn Toàn began his senior career with Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC in the 2013 V.League 1, quickly establishing himself as a regular starter. He spent nearly a decade with the Pleiku-based club, becoming their captain and talisman. A highlight of his tenure was winning the 2020 Vietnamese National Football Cup, defeating Hà Nội FC in the final. In 2022, he transferred to Ho Chi Minh City FC, joining fellow national team stars like Nguyễn Công Phượng. His move was part of a significant squad rebuild for the Thống Nhất Stadium-based club aiming to challenge the dominance of Hà Nội FC and Viettel.

International career

Nguyễn Văn Toàn earned his first cap for the Vietnam national football team in 2016 under coach Nguyễn Hữu Thắng. He became an integral part of the Golden Star Warriors' golden generation under managers Park Hang-seo and Philippe Troussier. He was a member of the squad that won the 2018 AFF Championship, scoring crucial goals during the tournament in Singapore. He also featured prominently in the 2022 AFF Championship and played in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar. At youth level, he represented the Vietnam national under-23 football team at the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship and the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang.

Style of play

Primarily deployed on the left wing, Nguyễn Văn Toàn is celebrated for his blistering speed, agility, and powerful runs with the ball. His playing style is often compared to dynamic wingers in AFC competitions, utilizing his acceleration to beat defenders in one-on-one situations. While his primary role is to create chances and stretch defenses, he is also a capable finisher, often cutting inside to shoot. His work rate and defensive contributions have made him a favorite of coaches like Park Hang-seo, who valued his tactical discipline in the South Korean coaching philosophy.

Career statistics

Club

{| class="wikitable" |- ! Club ! Season ! League ! Cup ! Continental ! Other ! Total |- | rowspan="9" | Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC | 2013 | | | | | |- | 2014 | | | | | |- | 2015 | | | | | |- | 2016 | | | | | |- | 2017 | | | | | |- | 2018 | | | | | |- | 2019 | | | | | |- | 2020 | | | | | |- | 2021 | | | | | |- | 2022 | | | | | |- | Ho Chi Minh City FC | 2023 | | | | | |- ! Career total ! ! ! ! ! |} As of match played

International

{| class="wikitable" |- ! National team ! Year ! Apps ! Goals |- | rowspan="8" | Vietnam national football team | 2016 | | |- | 2017 | | |- | 2018 | | |- | 2019 | | |- | 2020 | | |- | 2021 | | |- | 2022 | | |- | 2023 | | |- ! Total ! ! |} As of match played

Honours

Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC * Vietnamese National Football Cup: 2020

Vietnam * AFF Championship: 2018 * AFF Championship runner-up: 2022

Individual * V.League 1 Best Young Player: 2016

Category:Vietnamese footballers Category:Vietnam international footballers Category:Hoàng Anh Gia Lai FC players Category:Ho Chi Minh City FC players Category:V.League 1 players