European Vietnamese Among Top 5 Prestigious Talents Alongside Real Madrid Star

A footballer of Vietnamese origin competing in Europe has just drawn notice by entering the Top 5 ranking of elite young talents, alongside the Real Madrid player Álvaro Carreras.

In an article by the Swiss newspaper Sport, they praised Bung Meng Freimann extensively, emphasizing that: “Bung Meng Freimann impresses with his attacking style of play”. This assessment somewhat reflects the remarkable progress of the player born in 2005 while representing FC Luzern in the Swiss Super League.

Bung Meng Freimann is currently one of Luzern’s most outstanding young players. Developed through the club’s own academy, the defender of Swiss-Vietnamese heritage has quickly secured a spot in the starting lineup despite his young age. Not only has he been given regular playing time, but Freimann is also regarded as one of the young defenders with a modern style of play, fitting the trends of top-level football today.

According to statistics studied by CIES, progressive passes are those that significantly advance the team's attack. Specifically, the ball must be moved forward at least 30 meters in the defensive half, 15 meters in the midfield zone, or 10 meters in the opponent’s half. Additionally, the accuracy rate of these passes is also considered. At FC Luzern, young players are not just prospects on paper but are genuinely given opportunities to play and prove themselves. Freimann exemplifies this philosophy.

Overall, Bung Meng Freimann ranks among the top five young defenders in Europe with the most progressive style of play currently. The names ahead of him include only Álvaro Carreras (Real Madrid), Michal Gurgul (Lech Poznan), Joaquin Seys (Club Brugge), and Fredrik Sjövold (Bodø/Glimt).

His attacking style has made Bung Meng Freimann a key player for FC Luzern. In the 2024/25 season, he appeared in 20 Super League matches and scored one goal. In the 2025/26 season, Freimann continued to show clear improvement by scoring once in just 8 appearances, demonstrating an increasing contribution rate.

Born on December 9, 2005, in Switzerland, Bung Meng Freimann has a Swiss father and a Vietnamese-Chinese mother born in Vietnam. This mixed cultural background has shaped a player who combines the discipline and scientific approach of European football with the softness and agility in ball handling. Starting football at age 8, Freimann quickly revealed outstanding talent and was promoted early to Luzern’s youth teams.

Standing 1.84 meters tall with an ideal physique and a skilled left foot, Freimann can play both as a center-back and left-back. On the field, he stands out for his positioning, strong challenges, good game reading, and especially the calmness rarely seen in a teenager.