Who has Vietnam manager Park Hang-seo picked for the 2022 AFF Championship?
Two-time AFF Championship winners Vietnam will enter the competition aiming to make amends for a somewhat underwhelming performance at the 2020 edition and to lift the trophy for a third time.
They were undone by rivals Thailand in the semi-finals last time around, with Chanathip Songkrasin proving the difference as he netted twice in the first leg, with Vietnam unable to bounce back in the return.
The Golden Star Warriors will be determined to do better now, but they will have to deal with Laos, Malaysia, Singapore and Myanmar in the group stages first.
Vietnam kick off their AFF Mitsubishi Cup 2022 against Laos on December 21.
Who will make Park Hang-seo's starting XI, though?
Dang Van Lam will likely be battling it out with Tran Nguyen Manh for the No.1 jersey, with both getting a chance between the sticks during the recent international break in September.
Nguyen Van Toan is the other option in goal.
Name
Club
Dang Van Lam
Topenland Binh Dinh FC
Tran Nguyen Manh
Viettel
Nguyen Van Toan
Hai Phong
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DEFENDERS
Vietnam have a nice mix of youth and experience in defence.
Arguably their most experienced defender is Que Ngoc Hai, who has made over 50 appearances for the national team, featuring at multiple AFF Championships, as well as an Asian Cup.
Do Duy Manh, Bui Tien Dung, Vu Van Thanh and Doan Van Hau are among the other experienced campaigners in Vietnam's defence.
Name
Club
Nguyen Thanh Binh
Viettel FC
Bui Tien Dung
Viettel FC
Bui Hoang Viet Anh
Hanoi FC
Nguyen Thanh Chung
Hanoi FC
Do Duy Manh
Hanoi FC
Doan Van Hau
Hanoi FC
Que Ngoc Hai
Song Lam Nghe An
Ho Tan Tai
TopenLand Binh Dinh FC
Vu Van Thanh
Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC
Nguyen Phong Hong Duy
Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC
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MIDFIELDERS
Star player Nguyen Quang Hai offers creativity in midfield, with Do Hung Dung adding stability and balance.
Promising youngster Khuat Van Khang could be a bit of a wildcard option, with the 19-year-old scoring on his debut in the 4-0 friendly win over Singapore earlier this year.
Name
Club
Nguyen Quang Hai
Pau FC
Nguyen Hai Huy
Hai Phong FC
Chau Ngoc Quang
Hoang Anh Gia Lai FC
Do Hung Dung
Hanoi FC
Nguyen Tuan Anh
HAGL FC
Nguyen Hoang Duc
Viettel FC
Phan Van Duc
Cong An Nhan Dan FC
Khuat Van Khang
Viettel FC
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ATTACKERS
Nguyen Tien Linh and Nguyen Van Quyet are the two biggest names in attack, with Nguyen Van Toan also offering an experienced alternative.
