Thai media acknowledge: 'Xuan Son is the best in Southeast Asia'

Reviews from Thai media emphasize Xuan Son’s unique position, with his performance and impact leaving a deep mark in the area.

Nguyen Xuan Son’s brilliant form continues to make waves in Southeast Asia, especially on Thai media platforms. After watching the striker’s performance at the ASEAN Club Championship, many Thai football sites admit that Xuan Son is playing at a level far above others in the region.

The popular Thai football fanpage Buriram Prankster v2, with a large following, openly rated Xuan Son as the best striker in Southeast Asia at present. According to their comments, the Brazil-born forward possesses all the qualities of a modern center forward: speed, strength, positioning ability, and especially composure in crucial finishing moments.

These praises are well-founded as Xuan Son continued his explosive form in Nam Dinh Club’s 3-0 victory over Lion City Sailors in the ASEAN Club Championship group stage. At Thien Truong Stadium, the Nam Dinh team completely controlled the game and applied strong pressure from the start, with Xuan Son always the focal point of the attack.

After Caio Cesar’s opening goal, Xuan Son made a more noticeable impact in the second half. In the 61st minute, he capitalized on the opponent’s mistake, finishing neatly to double the lead. In stoppage time, the striker again showcased his intelligent movement to complete his brace, sealing a convincing win for Nam Dinh.

His two goals against Lion City Sailors brought Xuan Son’s total tally in regional competition to 7 goals in just 3 matches, putting him at the top of the scoring charts. This impressive scoring rate has led Thai media to confidently compare him with top strikers who have dominated ASEAN football.

Not only at club level, Xuan Son has also shown consistency after returning from injury, scoring regularly across all competitions. This form offers positive signals for the Vietnam national team, especially as they prepare for important upcoming matches where Xuan Son is expected to remain a leading attacking force for Vietnamese football.