Vietnamese football creates a sensation at the prestigious sports awards

The results of the voting for the Outstanding Athlete, Coach, and Sports Team of the Year 2025 further confirm Vietnamese football’s central position, prominently appearing in all three major categories.

According to the announcement by the Vietnam Department of Sports on December 31, 2025, in the Outstanding Sports Team category, The Vietnam U22 men’s football team was voted number one with 1,660 points.

This achievement stems from an exceptionally successful 2025 for the U22 Vietnam team, winning the 2025 Southeast Asian U23 Championship, achieving a perfect record in the 2026 AFC U23 Championship qualifiers, and securing the gold medal in men’s football at the 33rd SEA Games. This impressive streak not only highlights the team’s strength and competitive spirit but also reflects the clear effectiveness of training, coaching, and investment in Vietnamese youth football over recent years.

In the Outstanding Coach category, football continues to dominate with two representatives featured. Leading the voting is Coach Kim Sang-sik with 532 points, marking a remarkable year of success with the Vietnamese national teams.

Additionally, the head coach of the national women’s football team, Mai Đức Chung, was honored among the top five outstanding national coaches, further affirming his role, reputation, and persistent contributions to the steady development and success of Vietnamese women’s football in regional and continental competitions.

In the Outstanding Athlete category, player Nguyễn Đình Bắc finished third overall with 693 points, following Trịnh Thu Vinh (shooting) and Nguyễn Thị Oanh (athletics). This recognizes the young striker’s remarkable contributions to the national teams as well as his club during 2025, showcasing the clear development of the next generation of Vietnamese football players.

Football’s continued prominence in the 2025 national outstanding sports voting vividly demonstrates the sport’s widespread influence, while also motivating Vietnam’s national teams to pursue higher goals in regional and continental arenas in the near future.