'Vietnam's poorest player' becomes the hero of the national team after 8 years

Known for his tough childhood and escaping poverty through football, Pham Xuan Manh has recently reminded many fans of his name with a decisive goal against Nepal.

Pham Xuan Manh is often likened to Nguyen Trong Hoang – a "warrior" who once fiercely battled on the Vietnamese football field. After Trong Hoang retired from the national team, Xuan Manh has become the most outstanding Nghệ An player in the current Vietnam squad.