Nguyen Hoai An – from a Tay Ninh student to a Southern amateur football star

Full name: Nguyen Hoai An
Date of birth: October 21, 2001
Hometown: Tay Ninh
Starting point: School football and amateur football

From school football pitches in Tay Ninh, Nguyen Hoai An gradually made his name through talent, persistence, and burning passion for the game. Without coming through a professional football academy, he developed in the amateur football scene yet built an impressive record with many individual and team honors.

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Nguyen Hoai An in Chim Canh Cut FC colors.

With a modern playing style, strong technique, sharp goal-scoring instinct, and fierce competitive spirit, Hoai An has become one of the prominent faces of Southern Vietnam amateur football.

Building his reputation

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A determined match moment from Nguyen Hoai An.

While still playing in his hometown of Tay Ninh, Nguyen Hoai An was already a standout player in many 11-a-side tournaments. Together with his teammates, he conquered most major and minor local amateur competitions while constantly leaving a personal mark.

For two consecutive U23 Tay Ninh seasons, Hoai An won a double of individual awards:

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Nguyen Hoai An with his Chim Canh Cut FC teammates.

  • Top scorer.
  • Best player of the tournament.

These achievements prove the consistency and quality of a player who knows how to make a difference in decisive moments.

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Nguyen Hoai An receives the cup with Team Chim Canh Cut.

Turning point in Ho Chi Minh City

When he moved to Ho Chi Minh City to compete, Hoai An quickly proved his ability in a more competitive environment.

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Nguyen Hoai An’s mark on the amateur football pitch.

In his first appearance at the Thien Long Cup, he helped his team win the championship and also claimed the tournament’s top scorer award.

At the Vivu Cup, Hoai An continued to shine, playing a key role in another title run and earning the Golden Ball award for his outstanding performances throughout the tournament.

Mark with Chim Canh Cut FC

In the colors of Chim Canh Cut FC, Hoai An experienced one of the most successful periods of his career.

With the club, he won several important honors:

  • Goal123 Cup champion.
  • Thu Duc City Sports Festival champion in 2022.
  • Finalist at S7 Faith and BC1 Binh Duong.
  • Multiple strong results at major tournaments in the Southern amateur football system.

His combative spirit, ability to create breakthroughs, excellent aerial play, and match experience make Hoai An an important piece in any team’s title campaign.

Playing experience

11-a-side football

  • Dinh Huong Phu Nhuan (Vietnam Third Division)
  • Gia Dinh FC (Vietnam Third Division)
  • Gia Dinh FC (Vietnam Second Division)
  • Dat Tin FC

7-a-side football

  • PT Group
  • Chim Canh Cut FC
  • M&N FC
  • LaMyLand
  • Bay Nui FC
  • Thep Viet Thang
  • Phuc Khang FC

These teams have competed in leading Vietnamese tournaments such as SPL, VSC, and other high-level amateur football competitions.

New challenge with Xo So Kien Thiet Dak Lak

Nguyen Hoai An is currently registered with Xo So Kien Thiet Dak Lak, one of the notable contenders in DPL.

Entering the new season, Hoai An and his team aim for nothing less than the DPL championship, with the goal of earning a ticket to the Vietnam Premier League (VPL) 2026 – the most prestigious 7-a-side football stage in Vietnam.

This is an important milestone in the career of the 2001-born player and a chance for him to continue proving himself on bigger stages.

Key achievements

Team honors

  • Champion of most 11-a-side amateur tournaments in Tay Ninh.
  • Thien Long Cup champion.
  • Vivu Cup champion.
  • Goal123 Cup champion.
  • Thu Duc City Sports Festival champion in 2022.
  • Multiple titles and strong finishes in SPL, VSC, and Southern amateur football competitions.

Individual honors

  • U23 Tay Ninh top scorer for two consecutive seasons.
  • U23 Tay Ninh best player for two consecutive seasons.
  • Thien Long Cup top scorer.
  • Vivu Cup Golden Ball.

Ambition to conquer new heights

At 24, Nguyen Hoai An already owns an admirable collection of achievements and rich experience in both 11-a-side and 7-a-side football. For him, however, everything achieved so far is only a foundation for bigger goals ahead.

From a Tay Ninh student who loved football to one of the standout names in Southern amateur football, Nguyen Hoai An’s journey is a story of effort, resilience, and constant ambition. Ahead, he continues to write new chapters in his career with the goal of conquering DPL and appearing at VPL 2026.