Thai media directly stated one thing when Dinh Bac chose to go abroad

Young striker Nguyen Dinh Bac drew attention by expressing his desire to play abroad, while Thai media frankly gave a surprising assessment about the mindset of Vietnamese players.

Specifically, the website KrianBuriram (Thailand) posted information with the headline: “Vietnam's young superstar is preparing to play abroad”. In the article, they quoted Dinh Bac's exact words:

“He has long dreamed of playing abroad. He doesn't know what obstacles the future may hold, but currently he is determined to do his utmost.”

Additionally, Thai media indicated that the 2004-born striker is likely to go abroad after the 2025/26 season concludes, aiming to “lay the foundation for the next generation of Vietnamese football players”.

Notably, KrianBuriram did not hesitate to express a rather frank viewpoint, writing:

“Vietnamese media praises this player as genuine. He dares to speak out, dares to step out of his comfort zone to play abroad to elevate himself, unlike some senior players before.”

At the end of the article, this site also posed a question to fans: “In your opinion, which foreign club is most suitable for this young talent?”

Individual accolades and a stepping stone for the dream of playing abroad

Previously, on the evening of April 15th at the 20th Contribution Awards ceremony, Nguyen Dinh Bac was honored in the category “Young Sports Face of the Year” after a standout year playing for Hanoi Police Club and the Vietnam U23 team.

The award, presented by Mr. Nguyen Van Phu, recognizes the relentless efforts of the 21-year-old striker.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dinh Bac affirmed: “My dream of playing abroad has existed for a long time. I don't know the difficulties ahead, but I will try my best to seek success, thereby creating a foundation for the next generation.”

Positive signal for Vietnamese football

The assessments from Thai media show that Nguyen Dinh Bac's story of going abroad has not only attracted domestic attention but has also spread across the region.

If the plan becomes reality, this could be an important step contributing to changing the development mindset of Vietnamese players, aiming to reach international standards instead of being confined to the domestic environment.