OFFICIAL: Southeast Asian champion arrives at The Cong - Viettel

Doan Ngoc Tan's contract not only strengthens The Cong - Viettel's midfield with a seasoned player but also delivers the grit and championship mentality from the 2024 AFF Cup winner.

The Cong - Viettel officially announced the notable signing of Doan Ngoc Tan, ending speculation about the future of the 1994-born midfielder. The arrival of the 2024 AFF Cup champion is expected to boost the army team's midfield strength ahead of the new season.

Among the new recruits introduced by The Cong - Viettel, Ngoc Tan is the name that receives the most attention. Not only a pillar of Thanh Hoa in many seasons, the 31-year-old midfielder also left a strong mark in the Vietnam national team jersey, contributing to the AFF Cup 2024 championship under coach Kim Sang-sik.

Ngoc Tan's greatest strength lies in his abundant energy and combative playing style. He is a midfielder with wide coverage, fierce tackling, and the ability to maintain high intensity throughout the match. Besides his intercepting skills, the player from Son Tay also serves as a link between defense and attack, bringing balance to the midfield.

In the 2025/26 season, Doan Ngoc Tan continued to assert his influence at Thanh Hoa, being appointed captain. The 1994-born midfielder appeared in 17 matches, of which he made 16 starts, becoming a pillar both professionally and spiritually for the team from Thanh Hoa.

Notably, this is also an emotional return for Ngoc Tan. Before establishing his name in the V-League and the Vietnam national team, he came through the youth system of The Cong - Viettel itself. After years of playing for various clubs, the midfielder now returns to his old home with a completely different status: Southeast Asian champion and one of the most experienced central midfielders in Vietnamese football.

The addition of Ngoc Tan is expected to bring more than just professional quality to The Cong - Viettel. His international experience, big-match composure, and leadership qualities at age 31 are anticipated to help the army team elevate their midfield in the race for the new season.

With a squad that is being rejuvenated yet still aiming to compete for titles, The Cong - Viettel needs players who combine class with a strong fighting spirit. Ngoc Tan possesses all these qualities and is expected to quickly integrate and become a key link in the team's system.

The successful recruitment of the Vietnam national team midfielder also demonstrates The Cong - Viettel's great ambition for the 2026/27 season. After winning the Southeast Asian championship with the Vietnam national team, Ngoc Tan will face a new challenge when returning to the place that trained him, with the goal of conquering more titles in the colors of The Red Tornado.