Dinh Bac and Hoang Duc 'heat up' the race for the V-League scoring king.

Many national team players performing at a high level in V-League 2025/26 send positive signals for the Vietnamese national team. From naturalized players to young talents, the race for the top scorer promises to be intense until the final rounds.

Round 20V-Leaguewas not witnessing isolated explosions, but rather a notable chain reaction.

It is a series of forwards and attacking players from the Vietnamese national team all flourishing together in the V-League. This not only makes the league more attractive but also opens up great expectations for the Vietnamese national team in upcoming tournaments.

Currently leading the scoring list is the naturalized strikerDo Hoang Hen, who has scored 9 goals after 14 matches for Hanoi FC.

His stable and sharp scoring efficiency makes him a pillar in the attack, while also setting a new competitive standard for domestic forwards. However, what is noteworthy is that behindHoang Hen, the purely domestic strikers are not lagging behind either.

The most prominent recently is undoubtedly Nguyen Dinh Bac. The young forward ofHanoi Police Clubis having an impressive streak with 7 goals in 4 consecutive matches, including a hat-trick against SLNA in round 20.

That is also the first hat-trick for the striker born in 2004 in V-League, a proud milestone that could helpDinh Bacgain more confidence to assert himself. Speaking after the match, Dinh Bac acknowledged this as a memorable milestone, but he also maintained focus by emphasizing that the whole team considers each remaining match as "a final."

Coach Alexandre Polking also did not hesitate to praise, calling his student a "precious gem" needing further polishing. With his current development trajectory, Dinh Bac could become a key spearhead for the Vietnamese national team in the near future.

Alongside Dinh Bac,Nguyen Tran Viet Cuongis also an interesting discovery. The forward of Becamex TP.HCM has scored 6 goals after 16 matches, an impressive performance given the team's disappointment with foreign forwards.

Notably, Viet Cuong frequently scored early opening goals in the two most recent rounds, creating a significant psychological advantage for his team in the relegation battle.

Also with 6 goals, Hoang Duc has contributed for Ninh Binh, but recent injuries have affected the playing ability of the midfielder born in 1998. Meanwhile, young players like Gia Hung or Van Thuan of Ninh Binh also show potential with 4 goals each. This is a positive signal for the depth of Vietnam's football attacking force.

Another notable case is Xuan Son. Despite high expectations, he has only scored 3 goals after his last 10 matches. This number does not yet match the capability of the Nam Dinh striker.

With 6 rounds remaining, the opportunity for Xuan Son to breakthrough still exists, especially as many matches may unfold with more open play.

The fact that many national team players are performing at a high level not only heats up the domestic top scorer race, but also brings a "pleasant headache" for Coach Kim Sang Sik. This healthy competition will force players to maintain their form, while also giving the Korean coach more quality options. Fans also have reason to expect a sharp and diverse attack for the Vietnamese national team in the coming period.

Last season, Nguyen Tien Linh nearly won the top scorer title with 14 goals (equal to Lucao and Alan), before having one goal deducted at the last minute. That scenario shows that with just one moment, the situation can change.

This season, as the gap between the strikers is not too large, everything becomes even more unpredictable. Dinh Bac could aim for his first major individual title in V-League, something many fans of this striker are hopeful for.