Goalkeeper Trung Kiên lost nearly 7kg, revealing his latest condition

Following the 2026 U23 Asian Championship finals, goalkeeper Trần Trung Kiên is attracting attention from supporters due to both his gameplay and notable shifts in his health and mindset.

In a recent livestream, the 2003-born goalkeeper openly shared about his health status, stating: “Yes, I’ve been sick, everyone. I’ve lost almost 7 kilograms.”. Many people left encouraging comments, advising the young keeper to take care of his health and recover fully soon. When suggested to shave his beard for a neater look, Trung Kiên responded cheerfully: “I’ll shave it soon..”

Not only fans but also his teammates in the U23 Vietnam squad quickly took meaningful actions to support Trần Trung Kiên. On the evening of January 27, forward Nguyễn Đình Bắc reposted a message about Trung Kiên’s somber mood with a brief but heartfelt caption: “An amazing guy!” In the comments, Đình Bắc continued to express: “Forever love Trung Kiên”, affirming that his teammate is a kind, handsome goalkeeper who is fully dedicated to football.

These supportive messages quickly spread positivity. Defender Nguyễn Nhật Minh commented “Love you, friend”, while Phạm Lý Đức confirmed the whole team stands by Trung Kiên. Defender Nguyễn Đức Anh also added humorously: “You better shave your beard and get ready to face me. Love you.”.

Previously, the goalkeeper of Hoàng Anh Gia Lai club experienced a major psychological shock at the 2026 U23 Asian Championship finals. The 0-3 loss to U23 China in the semifinals caused Trung Kiên to burst into tears right after the final whistle. Not being fielded in the third-place match against U23 South Korea only extended his sadness. On January 25 and 26, he continuously posted somber messages on social media, contrasting with his usually cheerful image.

The encouragement from teammates and fans quickly took effect. On the morning of January 28, the Hoàng Anh Gia Lai club fanpage shared photos of Trần Trung Kiên back in training with his teammates, preparing for the match against SHB Đà Nẵng at Pleiku Arena on February 1, 2026. Under the post, many supporters expressed happiness to see the young goalkeeper showing a more positive spirit.