Thai fans are amazed as Hoàng Đức wins his 3rd Vietnamese Golden Ball

Hoàng Đức has achieved 3 Vietnamese Golden Ball awards, sparking widespread praise from Thai fans across the area.

The 2025 Vietnamese Golden Ball Gala on the evening of December 26 concluded with Nguyễn Hoàng Đức’s victory as the highlight. For the third time being named in the most prestigious category, the midfielder born in 1998 further confirmed his status as one of Vietnam’s top football stars. Đình Bắc finished as a close runner-up, while Quang Hải took home the bronze Golden Ball.

Not only attracting attention domestically, Hoàng Đức’s award also created a strong impact in Thailand. Across many regional football forums, Thai fans collectively praised the Vietnamese midfielder. One comment noted: “This guy has troubled the Thai defense many times, so I’m quite impressed. Congratulations!”

Many Thai fans expressed admiration upon learning that Hoàng Đức has won three Golden Balls. One shared: “In Vietnam’s squad, I like him and Xuân Son the most. I heard he’s won 3 Golden Balls already, truly top-class!” These comments clearly acknowledge the talent of the Vietnamese midfielder.

Besides his skills, Hoàng Đức’s physique also sparked curiosity among Thai fans. One humorously asked: “He looks very tall in the photo, about 1.9 meters?” Immediately, Vietnamese fans responded: “Exactly 1.84 meters,” creating an interesting and friendly interaction between fans of the two countries.

Many opinions even compare Hoàng Đức regionally. A Thai fan commented: “I know this player; he plays very steadily and passionately. Our Ben Davis combined with Vietnam’s Hoàng Đức would definitely be the best midfield duo in Southeast Asia.” This remark quickly gained much agreement.

Some fans even hope Hoàng Đức will join the Thai League. “I think he’s still playing domestically, but if he wants, he should come to Thailand to team up with Chanathip,” one comment suggested. Regardless of the future, the wave of praise from Thailand shows Hoàng Đức has transcended Vietnam’s borders to become a respected name in the region.

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