Thai media is buzzing about Vietnam's new overseas Vietnamese player

Thai media have collectively reported with astonishment that Vietnamese football is set to welcome a talented overseas Vietnamese player from Europe.

Southeast Asian football is abuzz with news that the Vietnam national team may add another overseas Vietnamese player currently playing in Europe. Recently, Thai media have published articles expressing surprise, suggesting that Vietnam is quietly strengthening its squad to maintain its leading position in the region.

The name that caught special attention from the Thai press is Rahni Moreau Nguyễn, a young midfielder of French-Vietnamese descent, currently part of Bordeaux B team in France's National 3 league. Despite being only 18 years old, Rahni is already regarded as one of the most promising overseas Vietnamese talents today.

Thailand’s Buriram Prankster v2 page wrote: “Southeast Asia is shaken! Vietnam is significantly boosting its squad by recruiting a player competing in Europe. Rahni Moreau Nguyễn, a young talent of French-Vietnamese heritage, plays as a midfielder for Bordeaux B in France’s National 3 league. This player features a box-to-box style, excelling both defensively and offensively, standing out with his game reading, tight space ball control, and strong physical endurance. Vietnamese media reveal Rahni might first be tested in youth teams, and if he performs well, he could be promoted to the national team aiming to defend the Southeast Asian championship around May.”

Rahni Moreau Nguyễn represents the modern central midfielder profile many regional teams are seeking. His ability to contest possession, escape pressing, and maintain game tempo earns him high praise compared to other young Southeast Asian talents.

Thai press also notes that Vietnam’s proactive approach to recruiting overseas Vietnamese players competing in Europe reflects a long-term, in-depth strategy to develop their squad. Potential signings like Rahni are seen as foundational for Vietnam’s ambitions to compete sustainably at regional and continental levels.

With Southeast Asian teams increasingly naturalizing and sourcing foreign talent, Rahni Moreau Nguyễn’s emergence is viewed by Thai media as a signal to watch closely. If successfully naturalized, this overseas Vietnamese player could become a game-changer, helping to shift the balance of power in regional football in the near future.