Nguyễn Thái Sơn

Nguyễn Thái Sơn (born 13 July 2003) is a Vietnamese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for V.League 1 club Đông Á Thanh Hóa and the Vietnam national team.

Nguyễn Thái Sơn
Personal information
Full name Nguyễn Thái Sơn
Date of birth (2003-07-13) 13 July 2003
Place of birth Như Xuân, Thanh Hóa, Vietnam
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Thanh Hóa
Number 12
Youth career
2013–2022 Thanh Hóa
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Thanh Hóa 42 (2)
International career‡
2019–2022 Vietnam U20 6 (0)
2023– Vietnam U23 17 (1)
2023– Vietnam 12 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Vietnam
SEA Games
Phnom Penh 2023Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 April 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 3 May 2023

Club career

Born in Thanh Hóa, Thái Sơn was formed by his local team Đông Á Thanh Hóa. He made his professional debut for Đông Á Thanh Hóa on 4 November 2022 as a 72nd-minute substitute for Hoang Dinh Tung, and scored the final goal of a 1–1 draw with Hanoi FC.[1][2]

In the 2023 V.League 1 season, Thái Sơn appeared in 15 games, playing a big role to help Thanh Hóa finish fourth in the league. He also contributed in the club's victorious campaign in the 2023 Vietnamese Cup. Thanks his consistent good form throughout the year, Thái Sơn was given the V.League 1 Young Player of the Season award and was named as the Vietnamese Young Player of the Year.[3]

International career

In April 2023, Thái Sơn was named by coach Philippe Troussier on Vietnam U22 squad for the 2023 Southeast Asian Games.[4] He scored a goal in the second group stage match against Singapore.[5]

On 18 June 2023, Thái Sơn was called up to the senior Vietnam squad for the first time for friendlies against Syria and later made his international debut against the opponent.[6]

In January 2024, he featured in Vietnam's 26-men squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.[7]

Playing style

Thái Sơn is a versatile player who can play well in several midfield positions or as a winger.[4] He can balance well between defense and attack with the ability to move widely around the field due to a good stamina base.[8]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played 4 April 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Đông Á Thanh Hóa 2022 V.League 1 4210—52
2023 V.League 1 15040—190
2023–24 V.League 1 140101[lower-alpha 1]0160
Career total 3326010402
  1. Appearance in Vietnamese Super Cup

International
As of match played 12 February 2024[9]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearsAppsGoals
Vietnam 202360
202440
Total100

Honours

Đông Á Thanh Hóa

Vietnam U19

Vietnam U23

Individual

References
  1. "Ghi bàn ngay ở trận ra mắt, tài năng trẻ Thái Sơn giữ lại một điểm cho Đông Á Thanh Hóa trước Hà Nội FC". Báo Thanh Hóa. 4 November 2022.
  2. "CLB Hà Nội chia điểm trước Đông Á Thanh Hóa - Vòng 23 V.League". VTV. 4 November 2022.
  3. "Cú đúp xứng đáng cho Nguyễn Thái Sơn". Người Lao Động. 22 February 2024.
  4. "Tiền vệ Nguyễn Thái Sơn của Câu lạc bộ Đông Á Thanh Hóa có tên trong danh sách rút gọn SEA Games 32". Truyền Hình Thanh Hóa. 25 April 2023.
  5. "U22 Việt Nam thắng trận thứ hai tại SEA Games 32". Nhân Dân. 3 May 2023.
  6. "Đội tuyển Việt Nam công bố danh sách cho trận gặp Đội tuyển Syria". Vietnamplus. 18 June 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  7. "Đội tuyển Việt Nam công bố danh sách chính thức 26 cầu thủ tham dự VCK Asian Cup 2023" (in Vietnamese). Vietnam Football Federation. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
  8. "Tiền vệ Nguyễn Thái Sơn: Quân bài bí mật của ông Troussier". Lao Động. 21 April 2023.
  9. "Nguyen, Thai Son". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
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