V.League Team Of The Season 2018

Goalkeeper

Name: Dang Van Lam

Age: 25

Nationality: Vietnam/Russia

Club: Hai Phong

Van Lam proved that he deserves to become the number one goalkeeper for the national team at the AFF Cup. He played 25 games and 10 kept clean sheets this season. Ultimately, he only conceded 25 goals this campaign, which was the fewest in the league.

Defender

Name: Zarour Chaher

Age: 35

Nationality: France/Algeria

Club: Sanna Khanh Hoa

Zarour Chaher was a key reason behind the successes of Sanna Khanh Hoa in the V.League this season. He maintained his fine form throughout the campaign, and stopped many foreign strikers in their tracks to help the coastal club finish 3rd in the table.

Defender

Name: Do Duy Manh

Age: 22

Nationality: Vietnam

Club: Hanoi FC

Traditionally known as central midfielder, Duy Manh underwent a tactical evolution to become one of the finest central backs in the country. With his excellent passing range and reading of the game, he was an important part of Hanoi FC's campaign and the manner in which they won the league with 5 games left. He has been voted as the club's player of the season.

Defender

Name: Luc Xuan Hung

Age: 23

Nationality: Vietnam

Club: FLC Thanh Hoa

Despite missing the first part of the season due to injury, Xuan Hung still contributes a lot when he came back in the second half of the campaign. His contribution was crucial in helping FLC Thanh Hoa finish as runner up. His strengths are his aerial challenges and accurate tackling.

Right Midfielder

Name: Nguyen Cong Phuong

Age: 23

Nationality: Vietnam

Club: Hoang Anh Gia Lai

Despite Hoang Anh Gia Lai not having a good season, Cong Phuong stood out as one of the best players in the side. He scored 12 goals this campaign and established himself as and is the main attacking player of the team.

Center Midfielder

Name: Do Hung Dung

Age: 25

Nationality: Vietnam

Club: Hanoi FC

Before nursing the injury in Asian Games, Hung Dung is the most important midfielder for Hanoi FC. He played every minute in the league when fit, and his contribution helped the capital club maintain their big gap at the top of the table.

Center Midfielder

Name: Ho Khac Ngoc

Age: 26

Nationality: Vietnam

Club: Song Lam Nghe An

Khac Ngoc was the heart of the Song Lam Nghe An this season. The midfielder is known for his vision and his ability to escape pressing through his skill and confidence on the ball. He was a key part of the team when they won eight consecutive matches during the second half of the season.

Left Midfielder

Name: Nghiem Xuan Tu

Age: 30

Nationality: Vietnam

Club: Than Quang Ninh

After recording 17 assists, the 30 year old deserves to have a place in the best XI of the season. With his plentiful and accurate passing, Xuan Tu has contributed a lot to the fiffh place finish for Than Quang Ninh FC

Forward

Name: Nguyen Tien Linh

Age: 21

Nationality: Vietnam

Club: Becamex Binh Duong

Even though he only started in 13 games and played in 19 of his side's 26 fixtures this season, Tien Linh was the league's top local scorer 15 goals. He was able to find the net in all different ways, including through headers and shots with both his left and right foot. This excellent form means that he will be one of Vietnam's biggest prospects at the upcoming AFF Cup.

Forward

Name: Oseni Bolaji

Age: 26

Nationality: Nigeria

Club: Hanoi FC

The 2007 U17 World Cup winner showed his perfect form during the starting period of the season with 13 goals after 13 games. Despite nursing an injury in the second half of the season, he still scored 4 more goals to become the top scorer of the league

Forward

Name: Hoang Vu Samson

Age: 29

Nationality: Vietnam/Nigeria

Club: Hanoi FC

Samson returned to Hanoi after a short and disappointing period with Buriram United. However, after returning to more familiar surroundings, he proved the doubters wrong once again. Despite playing only 13 games in the league this season, he scored 15 goals for Hanoi in the second half of the season. His goals came at the right time for the club, when Oseni can't find the back of the net regularly.

Honorable Mentions

Nguyen Tuan Manh - 28 - Vietnam - Sanna Khanh Hoa

Le Van Phu - 34 - Vietnam/Ghana - Hai Phong

Nguyen Hoang Quoc Chi - 27 - Vietnam - Sanna Khanh Hoa

Tran Minh Vuong - 23 - Vietnam - Hoang Anh Gia Lai

Le Sy Minh - 25 - Vietnam - Nam Dinh FC

Wander Luiz - 26 - Brazil - Can Tho FC

Eydison - 30 - Brazil - Than Quang Ninh