A Bundesliga-class overseas Vietnamese player scores his first goal for his new club

Vietnamese-origin player Kenneth Schmidt has made a remarkable milestone in his career by netting his first goal for Fortuna Düsseldorf in the Bundesliga 2 match against Eintracht Braunschweig.

Although his team suffered a narrow 1-2 defeat, this goal holds great significance for the 23-year-old defender, marking an important turning point in his comeback journey after a long injury layoff.

Kenneth Schmidt is a familiar name among German football fans. The 1.89m tall center-back was once a key player for SC Freiburg, a consistent Bundesliga team. In last weekend’s match against Eintracht Braunschweig, Schmidt made an effective attacking run and scored his first goal for Fortuna Düsseldorf, which was also his first professional career goal.

Unfortunately, Schmidt’s effort was not enough to earn his team any points as Fortuna Düsseldorf lost 1-2. However, for the Vietnamese-origin player himself, this goal is a huge encouragement, proving he is gradually regaining form and confidence after battling persistent injuries.

Schmidt was once valued at up to 3 million euros and regarded as one of Freiburg’s promising young talents. He participated in the Europa League and made 10 appearances in the Bundesliga, demonstrating great potential as a center-back. However, his career was interrupted by a series of long-term injuries, forcing him to leave Freiburg and play in Bundesliga 2 to regain his touch and form.

Joining Fortuna Düsseldorf at the start of this season, Schmidt quickly earned the coaching staff’s trust thanks to his solid performance and good game reading. He is now one of the key figures in the team’s defense. According to the latest valuation, Schmidt’s transfer value is about 800 thousand euros (equivalent to 24.5 billion VND), a figure that reflects his clear potential and recovery progress.

If he continues to maintain his stable form, Kenneth Schmidt could fully return to play in the Bundesliga, where he once made his name. Moreover, with V-League clubs recently seeking high-profile overseas Vietnamese or naturalized players, Schmidt might become a notable candidate if he is open to the possibility of playing for a club in his homeland.

His first goal in Germany is not only a memorable milestone in Kenneth Schmidt’s career but also opens a hopeful new chapter for the Vietnamese-origin defender once regarded as a bright talent in German football. With his desire to return to the top and increasingly impressive form, Schmidt is proving that his difficult years were just a stepping stone for a stronger comeback.