Quang Hải overcomes the pressure of being compared to the 'Thai Messi'

After the loss to BG Pathum United in the ASEAN Club Championship 2025/26, Quang Hải faced many doubts. That match highlighted Chanathip Songkrasin’s brilliant performance, while Hải was overshadowed and endured the usual pressure of comparisons between two Southeast Asian stars. Instead of giving in, the CAHN midfielder wearing number 19 chose to respond with a convincing display in the V-League.

The early part of the recent season saw a more confident and ambitious Quang Hải. The CAHN captain scored once and provided one assist in the 3-0 win over Becamex TPHCM on August 24 evening, directly helping CAHN keep their unbeaten run after two rounds. CAHN also rose to second place, 2 points behind the top-ranked club Ninh Bình.