Hoàng Đức enters the 'legendary hall' of Vietnam's Ballon d'Or

According to the announcement by the organizers of the 2025 Vietnam Ballon d'Or awards hosted by Sài Gòn Giải Phóng the shortlist for the men's Ballon d'Or this year includes five players: Nguyễn Tiến Linh, Nguyễn Quang Hải, Nguyễn Đình Bắc, Nguyễn Hoàng Đức, and goalkeeper Trần Trung Kiên. All are outstanding contributors in 2025, both at club and national team levels.

The presence of the two young players Đình Bắc and Trung Kiên in the final list was not surprising. Both showed excellent performances and played key roles in Vietnam U22's successful campaigns, winning the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship and the gold medal at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand.

Nguyễn Hoàng Đức wins his third Ballon d'Or (Photo: screenshot).

However, the most awaited name, which was announced at the crucial moment, was Nguyễn Hoàng Đức. With the 2025 Vietnam Ballon d'Or, the midfielder from Hải Dương equaled the record of three Ballon d'Or wins held by legends Lê Huỳnh Đức and Lê Công Vinh, after his previous victories in 2021 and 2023, placing him just behind the record-holder Phạm Thành Lương, who has four Ballon d'Or awards (2009, 2011, 2014, 2016).

Notably, this title also helped Hoàng Đức surpass numerous prominent names in the history of Vietnamese football who had stopped at two Ballon d'Or awards such as Nguyễn Văn Quyết (2020, 2022), Nguyễn Hồng Sơn (1998, 2000), and Nguyễn Quang Hải (2018, 2019). From this point, Hoàng Đức officially joins the group of the greatest players in the history of Vietnam's most prestigious individual football award.

Hoàng Đức matches the Ballon d'Or tally of legends Công Vinh and Huỳnh Đức.

In terms of form, Hoàng Đức's 2025 Ballon d'Or triumph is completely convincing. At the club level, he serves as the "heart" of Ninh Bình FC's midfield during a stellar season. The 1998-born midfielder was a key figure in the team's unbeaten run in the First Division before continuing to make a strong impression after Ninh Bình's promotion and entry into the V-League 2025–2026.

Hoàng Đức won the Most Favorite Player Award (Photo: screenshot).

Under coach Gerald Albadalejo's leadership, Hoàng Đức became the tactical nucleus, significantly helping Ninh Bình top the league table with 11 unbeaten games (8 wins, 3 draws). Statistics reveal that after just 11 rounds, Hoàng Đức broke his personal record for goals and assists in a V-League season, with 5 goals and 6 assists, directly contributing to 42% of the team's total goals.

At the club level, Hoàng Đức is helping Ninh Bình FC maintain an unbeaten streak in V-League 1 (Photo: Ninh Bình FC).

After 8 seasons in the V-League, the Hải Dương-born midfielder has scored 22 goals and provided 27 assists in 134 matches, an impressive number for a central midfielder. Currently, Hoàng Đức leads the V-League assist rankings and is among the domestic players with the most effective attacking contributions, surpassing many experienced veterans.

With his third Ballon d'Or in his career, Nguyễn Hoàng Đức not only confirms his position as the top player of the current generation but also places himself on par with the greatest legends of Vietnamese football, opening up opportunities to achieve even higher historic milestones in the future.

According to the announcement by the organizers of the 2025 Vietnam Ballon d'Or awards hosted by Sài Gòn Giải Phóng the shortlist for the men's Ballon d'Or this year includes five players: Nguyễn Tiến Linh, Nguyễn Quang Hải, Nguyễn Đình Bắc, Nguyễn Hoàng Đức, and goalkeeper Trần Trung Kiên. All have made significant contributions in 2025 at both club and national team levels.

The inclusion of the two young players Đình Bắc and Trung Kiên in the final list was not surprising. Both delivered outstanding performances and played key roles in the successful campaigns of Vietnam U22, winning the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship and the gold medal at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand.

Nguyễn Hoàng Đức wins his third Ballon d'Or in his career (Photo: screenshot).

However, the most awaited name, which was announced at the decisive moment, was Nguyễn Hoàng Đức. With the 2025 Vietnam Ballon d'Or, the midfielder from Hải Dương equaled the record of three Ballon d'Or titles held by legends Lê Huỳnh Đức and Lê Công Vinh, after his wins in 2021 and 2023, placing him just behind the record-holder Phạm Thành Lương, who holds four Ballon d'Or awards (2009, 2011, 2014, 2016).

Notably, this achievement also allowed Hoàng Đức to surpass many famous names in Vietnamese football history who had stopped at two Ballon d'Or awards such as Nguyễn Văn Quyết (2020, 2022), Nguyễn Hồng Sơn (1998, 2000), and Nguyễn Quang Hải (2018, 2019). From this point, Hoàng Đức officially enters the group of the greatest players in the history of Vietnam's most prestigious individual football award.

Hoàng Đức matches the Ballon d'Or count of legends Công Vinh and Huỳnh Đức.

In terms of form, Hoàng Đức's 2025 Ballon d'Or victory is completely justified. At the club level, he acts as the "heart" of Ninh Bình FC's midfield during a stellar season. The 1998-born midfielder was a key element in the team's unbeaten streak in the First Division before continuing to make a strong impact after Ninh Bình's promotion and entry into the V-League 2025–2026.

Hoàng Đức won the Most Favorite Player Award (Photo: screenshot).

Under coach Gerald Albadalejo's leadership, Hoàng Đức became the tactical core, playing a major role in helping Ninh Bình top the league with 11 unbeaten matches (8 wins, 3 draws). Statistics show that after only 11 rounds, Hoàng Đức broke his personal record for goals and assists in a V-League season, with 5 goals and 6 assists, directly involved in 42% of the team's total goals.

At the club level, Hoàng Đức is helping Ninh Bình FC remain unbeaten in V-League 1 (Photo: Ninh Bình FC).

After 8 seasons in the V-League, the Hải Dương-born midfielder has scored 22 goals and provided 27 assists in 134 matches, an impressive achievement for a central midfielder. Currently, Hoàng Đức leads the V-League assist rankings and is among the domestic players with the most effective attacking contributions, outpacing many experienced veterans.

With his third Ballon d'Or, Nguyễn Hoàng Đức not only confirms his status as the top player of the current generation but also places himself alongside the greatest legends of Vietnamese football, opening the door to achieving even higher historic milestones in the future.

According to the announcement by the organizers of the 2025 Vietnam Ballon d'Or awards hosted by Sài Gòn Giải Phóng the shortlist for the men's Ballon d'Or this year includes five players: Nguyễn Tiến Linh, Nguyễn Quang Hải, Nguyễn Đình Bắc, Nguyễn Hoàng Đức, and goalkeeper Trần Trung Kiên. All have made significant contributions in 2025 at both club and national team levels.

The inclusion of the two young players Đình Bắc and Trung Kiên in the final list was not surprising. Both delivered outstanding performances and played key roles in the successful campaigns of Vietnam U22, winning the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship and the gold medal at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand.

Nguyễn Hoàng Đức wins his third Ballon d'Or in his career (Photo: screenshot).

However, the most awaited name, which was announced at the decisive moment, was Nguyễn Hoàng Đức. With the 2025 Vietnam Ballon d'Or, the midfielder from Hải Dương equaled the record of three Ballon d'Or titles held by legends Lê Huỳnh Đức and Lê Công Vinh, after his wins in 2021 and 2023, placing him just behind the record-holder Phạm Thành Lương, who holds four Ballon d'Or awards (2009, 2011, 2014, 2016).

Notably, this achievement also allowed Hoàng Đức to surpass many famous names in Vietnamese football history who had stopped at two Ballon d'Or awards such as Nguyễn Văn Quyết (2020, 2022), Nguyễn Hồng Sơn (1998, 2000), and Nguyễn Quang Hải (2018, 2019). From this point, Hoàng Đức officially enters the group of the greatest players in the history of Vietnam's most prestigious individual football award.

Hoàng Đức matches the Ballon d'Or count of legends Công Vinh and Huỳnh Đức.

In terms of form, Hoàng Đức's 2025 Ballon d'Or victory is fully justified. At the club level, he is the "heart" of Ninh Bình FC's midfield during a brilliant season. The 1998-born midfielder was a key figure in the team's unbeaten run in the First Division before continuing to make a strong impression after Ninh Bình's promotion and entry into the V-League 2025–2026.

Hoàng Đức won the Most Favorite Player Award (Photo: screenshot).

Under the leadership of coach Gerald Albadalejo, Hoàng Đức became the tactical core, greatly contributing to Ninh Bình leading the league table with 11 unbeaten matches (8 wins, 3 draws). Statistics show that after only 11 rounds, Hoàng Đức broke his personal records for goals and assists in a V-League season, with 5 goals and 6 assists, directly involved in 42% of the team's total goals.

At the club level, Hoàng Đức is helping Ninh Bình FC remain unbeaten in V-League 1 (Photo: Ninh Bình FC).

After 8 seasons in the V-League, the Hải Dương-born midfielder has scored 22 goals and provided 27 assists in 134 matches, an impressive figure for a central midfielder. Currently, Hoàng Đức leads the V-League assist charts and is among the domestic players with the most effective attacking contributions, surpassing many experienced veterans.

With his third Ballon d'Or in his career, Nguyễn Hoàng Đức not only confirms his position as the top player of the current generation but also places himself alongside the greatest legends of Vietnamese football, opening opportunities to conquer even higher historic milestones in the future.

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