Striker Dinh Bac becomes Vietnam's most valuable domestic footballer
VOV.VN - With his market value surging fivefold in under three years from EUR75,000 to EUR400,000, 2004-born striker Nguyen Dinh Bac has emerged as the most valuable domestic Vietnamese footballer.
In September 2023, Dinh Bac was valued at EUR75,000 following a stellar V.League 2 season where he claimed the best player award after scoring seven goals and providing eight assists, helping Quang Nam secure promotion to the top flight.
His valuation steadily climbed alongside consistent milestones at both club and international levels. By late 2023, it reached EUR175,000, before rising to EUR275,000 in June 2024 following his V.League debut.
After a short stint with Cong An Ha Noi FC, his market value advanced to EUR300,000 in January 2025. Between June 2026 and the present, Dinh Bac equaled teammate Nguyen Quang Hai to share the title of Vietnam's highest-valued domestic player at EUR400,000 (approximately VND12 billion), showing his rapid professional development and a growing collection of titles across club and national squads.
ESPN spotlights Dinh Bac ahead of 2026 ASEAN Cup final
VOV.VN - US sports website ESPN has featured Vietnamese striker Nguyen Dinh Bac ahead of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final second leg against Thailand, highlighting the 22-year-old’s form and his ambition to help Vietnam defend their regional title.
