Đỗ Hùng Dũng and Huỳnh Như become the winner of Vietnam Golden Ball 2019

On the night of 26th May, at REX hotel (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City), the Vietnam Golden Ball Award Night 2019 was held by Sai Gon Giai Phong News. The excellent individuals have received the honor worthy of the important contributions to Vietnamese football in a year with many historic milestones.

Delegate included Mr. Vuong Bich Thang – General Director of Sports and Physical Training; Mr. Tran Quoc Tuan – VFF Permanent Vice President; Mr. Tran Anh Tu – Permanent Member of VFF Executive Committee, CEO of VPF; Mr. Park Hang-seo – Head coach of Vietnam Men’s National Team; Mr. Mai Duc Chung – Head coach of Vietnam Women’s National Team.

On behalf of Ho Chi Minh City, there were Mr. Le Thanh Lien –  Member of the Standing Committee, Permanent Vice President of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee; Mr. Duong Anh Duc – Vice President of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee; Mr. Dang Manh Trung – Head of the Central Propaganda Department in Ho Chi Minh City; Mr. Le Van Minh – Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department in Ho Chi Minh City; Mr. Huynh Thanh Nhan – Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports; Mr. Mai Ba Hung – Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports.

The gala also had the attending of sponsors, leaders of clubs, coaches, players, former players, families, fans, and the reprehensive of press agencies.

On behalf of the organizer, there were Mr. Nguyen Tan Phong – Editor-in-chief of Sai Gon Giai Phong News; Mr. Nguyen Nhat – Deputy Editor-in-chief of Sai Gon Giai Phong News, Head of the organizer of Vietnam Golden Ball 2019.

VFF Permanent Vice President speaks at the gala

On behalf of VFF, Permanent Vice President Tran Quoc Tuan emphasized that 2019 is a historic year of Vietnamese football, the success of the national teams at the international tournaments creates a wonderful environment for the journey of Vietnam Golden Ball 2019. The expectation of spectators will be the motivation for Vietnamese Football forwarding to success in the key mission on the later day of 2020.

About Men’s Golden Ball side, with the outstanding achievements at SEA Games, V-League, National Cup, and Super National Cup, midfielder Do Hung Dung passes over Nguyen Quang Hai, Doan Van Hau, Nguyen Trong Hoang, and Nguyen Van Quyet to win this honored title for the first time.\

About Women’s Golden Ball side, the winner is Huynh Nhu – Captain of Vietnam Women’s Team. She had an impressive competition year with the championship with the club, the championship at AFF Cup, and a gold medal at SEA Games.

Huynh Nhu had the first goal at the final match of AFF Cup 2019 thereby help Vietnam Women’s Team defeat Thailand and became the champion.

Besides the titles for young players of the year, international player of the year, and Futsal’s Golden Ball, the organizer awarded Head coach Park Hang-seo and Head coach Mai Duc Chung the Achievement Awards for the contribution to Vietnamese Football during this year.

List of Vietnam Golden Ball 2019

  1. Men’s Golden Ball: Đỗ Hùng Dũng (Hanoi FC)
  • Men’s Sliver Ball: Nguyễn Quang Hải (Hanoi FC)
  • Men’s Bronze Ball: Nguyễn Trọng Hoàng (Viettel FC)

2. Women’s Golden Ball: Huỳnh Như (Ho Chi Minh City FC)

  • Women’s Sliver Ball: Chương Thị Kiều (Ho Chi Minh City FC)
  • Women’s Bronze Ball: Nguyễn Thị Tuyết Dung (Phong Phú Hà Nam FC)

 3. Futsal’s Golden Ball: Trần Văn Vũ (Thái Sơn Nam FC)

  • Futsal’s Sliver Ball: Nguyễn Minh Trí (Thái Sơn Nam FC)
  • Futsal’s Bronze Ball: Phạm Đức Hòa (Thái Sơn Nam FC)

     4. Young player of the Year (Men): Đoàn Văn Hậu (Heerenveen SC)

     5. Young player of the Year (Women): Nguyễn Thị Tuyết Ngân (Ho Chi Minh City FC)

 6. International player of the Year: Pape Omar Faye (Hanoi FC)

7. Achievement Award: Head coach Park Hang-seo (Men’s National team) and Head coach Mai Đức Chung (Women’s National team).