Overseas Vietnamese player impresses in the Netherlands with Vietnamese nationality

Vietnamese overseas player Lenn-Minh Tran, who is shining in the Dutch second-tier league for MVV Maastricht, has surprisingly been listed as having Vietnamese citizenship on Transfermarkt.

Vietnamese football has just received great news as the young overseas Vietnamese defender Lenn-Minh Tran, who is playing in the Netherlands, has suddenly been updated with Vietnamese nationality on the reputable data site Transfermarkt. This information immediately attracted significant attention from domestic fans.

According to Vietnam Football Scout, Lenn-Minh Tran has a Vietnamese father and a Belgian mother. Born and raised in Belgium, the 18-year-old currently plays for MVV Maastricht, a club competing in the Dutch second division (Eerste Divisie). He is regarded as one of the outstanding young talents with a modern playing style, speed, and impressive competitive ability.

Notably, Lenn-Minh Tran was recently called up to the Belgium U19 team, demonstrating the true potential of this defender of both Vietnamese and Belgian descent. However, his Vietnamese nationality opens up a great opportunity to represent Vietnam’s youth teams in the near future.

On Transfermarkt, Lenn-Minh Tran is currently valued at 250,000 Euros, a high price for an 18-year-old player, reflecting significant progress in his career. He usually plays as a right-back, can also operate as a winger when needed, and stands out with European technical skills and passionate playing spirit.

Lenn-Minh Tran holding Vietnamese nationality is a positive signal for the “Vietnamization” process of players across youth national team levels. If the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) monitors and invites him to join Vietnam’s youth squads soon, it would be a valuable addition to the defense.

A Vietnamese-origin player born in Europe like Lenn-Minh Tran actively maintaining Vietnamese nationality also reflects the affection and aspiration to contribute to the homeland by the new generation of overseas Vietnamese players, who are gradually making their mark on the European football map.