Vietnamese youth football has no shortage of fairy tales, yet Văn Thuận’s journey with the U22 Vietnam team at SEA Games 33 still delivers uniquely special emotions. Once seemingly undervalued by Coach Kim Sang Sik, even labeled as "excess," the Thanh Hóa player emerged into the spotlight at just the right moment.
Lê Văn Thuận might represent the symbol of faith, patience, and the uniquely insightful player selection ofCoach Kim Sang Sik.
Văn Thuận was one of the last-minute cuts before the team left for Indonesia.