Indonesian media impressed by Hoàng Hên, highlighting a key point

Indonesia's major media outlet GSIO shows special interest in Vietnamese football by reporting on Hendrio Araújo da Silva’s naturalization and praising the quality of this midfielder.

Indonesian media continue to express their interest in Vietnamese football, especially after Hendrio Araújo da Silva — a Brazilian-born player from 1994 — officially became a citizen and took the Vietnamese name Đỗ Hoàng Hên. Galeri Sepakbola Indonesia Online (GSIO), with over 700,000 followers, considers this news notable because the player has spent many years playing in Vietnam and has made a positive impression in the V.League 1 environment.

GSIO’s coverage of Hoàng Hên becoming a Vietnamese citizen clearly demonstrates the growing appeal of Vietnamese football in the Southeast Asian region. Not only attracting fans, V.League 1 is also closely monitored by international media, especially regarding naturalized players with potential contributions to the national team.

The Indonesian media also praised Hoàng Hên’s consistency and professional attitude, considering him one of the standout foreign players in V.League 1 in recent seasons. His presence at Hanoi FC strengthens the team, while his naturalization opens opportunities to contribute to the Vietnamese national squad in the future.

However, GSIO also emphasized an important aspect related to FIFA regulations. Accordingly, Hoàng Hên will only be eligible to play for the Vietnamese national team starting January 2026, after completing a continuous 5-year residency in Vietnam. This detail shows that Indonesian media not only report but also closely follow the development progress of players in the region.

The attention from Indonesian press indicates that Vietnamese football is increasingly establishing its position in the eyes of regional friends. As January 2026 approaches, will Hoàng Hên become a name trusted by the head coach of the Vietnamese national team to be given an opportunity?