Not winning the Ballon d'Or, Dinh Bac says a sentence that wins everyone's support

Despite placing second in the Ballon d'Or competition, Dinh Bac captured the complete admiration of supporters with the message he conveyed to himself.

After being honored as the Best Young Male Player and winning the 2025 Vietnamese Silver Ball, Nguyen Dinh Bac continued to attract attention. From Qatar, he not only received congratulations but also made a special impression through his unique way of expressing emotions.

Instead of talking much about the award, the 2004-born striker chose to reflect on the journey he has been through. The ups and downs and challenges at both club and national team levels helped him grow professionally and mentally. And in his latest social media post, Dinh Bac sent a message to himself.

On his personal page, he wrote briefly but meaningfully: “Thank you to myself for always striving and never giving up!”. That sentence is not just a momentary feeling but reflects the entire path Dinh Bac has persistently walked. It shows self-awareness, appreciation for his own hard work, and the desire to go further. The post quickly received positive interactions from fans with warm congratulations and encouragement.

The year 2025 marked a clear milestone in this forward’s development. He played a key role in helping Vietnam U23 win the Southeast Asian Championship, then continued to inspire Vietnam U22 to claim the gold medal at SEA Games 33. On the field, Dinh Bac is always the “engine” driving the team’s passion and fighting spirit.

The Silver Ball title is therefore regarded as a well-deserved reward. In his speech before the gala, he expressed gratitude to SLNA, Quang Nam, and Hanoi Police, the places that nurtured and supported him to reach the first peak of his young career.

Not stopping at football, Dinh Bac decided to donate the entire 45 million VND prize money from both awards to the Central Relief Fund, showing the social responsibility of a young star growing remarkably. For him, the Silver Ball is just a stepping stone. More importantly, it is a reminder to keep striving and never give up.

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