Thanh Hau cited top 40 Best Young Football Talent
(VOV) - The British Guardian newspaper has listed Phan Thanh Hau, a midfielder on the Vietnam U19 football squad, among the “40 of the Best Young Talents in World Football”.
“Phan Thanh Hau is the heartbeat of their (U19 football squad) midfield, always available and ready to spray passes short and long and to use a deft first touch to create space for a lovely left-foot to prise open opposition defences,” the Guardian reported.
“He currently plays for an academy in his homeland built by Arsenal JMG Academy and a Vietnamese company. His next move is either to the V-League or Europe.”
In the final round of U19 AFC 2014, Thanh Hau-number 19 played well and created many challenges for Japanese players. Vietnamese coach Guillaume Graechen said that Hau is one of most skilful and potential player of Vietnam U19 football squad.
“Vietnam is becoming a serious player in Asian youth football, with a recent 5-1 win over Australia further evidence of their progress. According to the Korean coach, preparing to defend their Under-19 title, Vietnam is one of the favourites.” the Guardian reported.