Thai media 'overwhelmed' by a Vietnamese national team player

After the 2025 Vietnam Golden Ball Award ceremony, the dazzling appearance of defender Trần Thị Duyên attracted attention not only within Vietnam but also made Thai media 'fall for her'.

After the 2025 Vietnam Golden Ball Award ceremony held on December 26, defender Trần Thị Duyên became the focus not only in Vietnam but also across regional media. On her personal page, the player born in 2000 posted a glowing photo beside the Golden Ball trophy, smiling brightly with an alluring figure, quickly winning the hearts of fans.

Trần Thị Duyên’s post received impressive engagement with about 27,000 likes and nearly 1,000 comments. Most comments expressed admiration for her pure beauty, delicate facial features, and confident demeanor as a star of the Vietnam women's national team. Many fans even compared her looks to those of famous internet celebrities.

Notably, Trần Thị Duyên's charm extends beyond borders. Recently, Thai media also expressed their "infatuation" with the Vietnamese defender’s beauty. The MrFootballAEC fanpage, a Thai football page with over 81,000 followers, reposted Duyên’s image with the caption: “Winning hearts with her adorable moments off the pitch.”

The page further described: “Trần Thị Duyên, defender of the Vietnam women's national team – silver medalist at the 2025 SEA Games, appeared stunning in an evening gown at the Vietnam Golden Ball Award Gala 2025, shining brightly and becoming the center of attention at the event.” The compliments from Thai media highlight the growing influence of Vietnamese female players, not only for their skills but also their image off the field.

In daily life, Trần Thị Duyên often attracts attention with her feminine and modern fashion style. Many people commented that just by her appearance, it is hard to believe she is a professional football player.

Entering 2026, alongside her duties with her club, Trần Thị Duyên will continue to be an important figure for the Vietnam women's national team at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup, which takes place from March 1 to 21, 2026 in Australia, where she is expected to keep shining both on and off the pitch.