Vietnam national team player takes special action towards Đỗ Hoàng Hên

Vietnamese players such as Quế Ngọc Hải, Đoàn Văn Hậu, and Vũ Minh Tuấn expressed their congratulations to Đỗ Hoàng Hên following the official confirmation of the Brazilian-born midfielder’s Vietnamese citizenship.

On October 16, midfielder Hendrio Araujo was officially recognized as a Vietnamese citizen, concluding his long journey of playing and living in the V-League. Accordingly, the Brazilian player will carry the Vietnamese name Đỗ Hoàng Hênand is eligible to represent the national team starting in 2026.

On his personal page, Hendrio shared an emotional post titled “Many joys, a dream come true”expressing his pride in officially becoming part of Vietnam. Immediately after this news was published, numerous teammates, fans, and especially Vietnamese national team players left their congratulatory messages.

Among them, Đoàn Văn Hậu left a simple yet warm comment: “Congratulations to you.” Meanwhile, Quế Ngọc Hải wrote: “Congrats, Hên. Keep it up.”showing encouragement and high hopes for the naturalized player’s upcoming performances with the national team. Vũ Minh Tuấn also didn’t forget to send his wishes: “Congratulations, brother.”

These messages quickly attracted fans’ attention, demonstrating that Hendrio has been warmly welcomed by Vietnamese players. Besides professional recognition, he is also highly regarded for his efforts to integrate and the affection he holds for the country he has been connected to for five years.

With the citizenship process complete, Đỗ Hoàng Hên is very likely to be coach Kim Sang Sik’s choice for the upcoming Vietnam national team squad. Notably, the 1994-born star may debut in the rematch against Malaysia in March 2026, where he is expected to bring fresh energy to the midfield of the “Golden Star Warriors.”

Đỗ Hoàng Hên’s arrival not only enhances the team’s creativity but also confirms the effectiveness and humanity of Vietnam’s policy on naturalizing quality football players.