OFFICIAL: Vietnamese-Australian prodigy arrives at V. League

Ho Chi Minh City Police Football Club has recently announced a notable signing with Khoa Ngo, one of the Vietnamese-origin players making waves recently.

Born in 2006, Khoa Ngo, whose Vietnamese name is Ngô Đăng Khoa, holds Australian nationality, with both parents being Vietnamese. Before returning to Vietnam to join Ho Chi Minh City Police FC, he developed through the Perth Glory academy and competed in the A-League, Australia's top football league. Remarkably, Khoa Ngo is the first Vietnamese-origin player in history to appear in the A-League.

Wearing the Perth Glory jersey, Khoa Ngo made a strong impression with his speed, technical skills, and creativity. In the 2025/2026 season, the attacking midfielder born in 2006 appeared 6 times in the A-League and scored his first career goal in Australia's premier competition. This memorable goal came in round 11 during a match against Melbourne Victory, a team featuring former Manchester United star Juan Mata.

Specifically, in the 79th minute of the game, just 25 minutes after coming on as a substitute, Khoa Ngo sprinted powerfully down the left wing, received a cross-field pass from a teammate, and skillfully finished with his right foot from a tight angle, scoring for Perth Glory. Although his team did not secure the win, this moment is considered a significant milestone in the career of the young Vietnamese-origin player.

Previously, Khoa Ngo played 18 matches in the 2024/2025 season, providing 1 assist, and stood out playing for Perth Glory's U23 team in the NPL Western Australia (Australia's second tier), where he scored 8 goals in 6 matches. These impressive performances earned him high praise from Australian football experts.

With his official signing to Ho Chi Minh City Police FC, Khoa Ngo is expected to bring a “fresh breeze” to the team’s playing style. The combination of experience in top-level Australian football and the ambition of a young player promises that Khoa Ngo will quickly adapt and make an impact in the domestic league.

Beyond its professional significance, this transfer also opens new hope for Vietnamese football in attracting and developing high-quality overseas Vietnamese talents, especially those trained in advanced football systems like Australia.