Full name: Nguyen Hoang Minh
Nickname: Minh Pari
Date of birth: November 3, 1991
Respect Minh Pari – a leader, a warrior and a beautiful symbol of Chim Cánh Cụt FC.
A familiar name in Southern grassroots football
For grassroots football fans in Binh Duong and Ho Chi Minh City, Minh Pari is a familiar name. For years, he has been one of the most talked-about target strikers in Southern Vietnam’s amateur football scene.
Minh Pari did not come from a professional academy. But through persistence, effort and deep love for the game, he built his name step by step and became one of the standout strikers in the region.
A target striker every team wants
With a strong frame and powerful physical presence, Minh Pari found his place as a classic target forward — the final destination of many attacking moves.
When people talk about Minh Pari, they remember strong hold-up play, powerful turns and dangerous finishing touches inside the box.
Many defenders may know what he is going to do. Stopping him is another story.
More than just a player
On the pitch, Minh Pari is intense, cold-blooded and fully committed. Off the pitch, he is friendly, warm and deeply caring.
When teammates had no way to travel to tournaments, Minh Pari was ready to drive and pick everyone up without hesitation. His leadership does not only appear during match time.
On one occasion, when the team joined a tournament in Binh Duong, Minh Pari invited the coaching staff and teammates to his home to rest, eat and prepare before the match. It was a small gesture, but it showed his character clearly: the team always comes first.
The heart of Chim Cánh Cụt FC
Minh Pari’s journey with Chim Cánh Cụt FC began at a 5-a-side tournament in Binh Duong. From that first connection, he gradually became an irreplaceable part of the team.
During difficult periods, Minh Pari was one of the key figures who helped the team move forward through experience, fighting spirit and his ability to inspire teammates.
He does not only score goals. He brings stability, courage and belief to the whole squad.
A massive collection of honors
One thing is clear: Minh Pari owns one of the most impressive trophy collections in Binh Duong grassroots football.
From team championships to top-scorer awards, he has experienced many proud moments in amateur football.
Notable achievements
- Champion of DiVa Cup Season 2.
- Champion of VPL S5 Chon Thanh 2020.
- Champion of VPL S11 Thu Dau Mot City 2022.
- Champion of VPL S7 San Bong 1993.
- Champion and top scorer of Goal123 with Chim Cánh Cụt FC.
- Champion of VPL S7 Thien Nam 2022.
- Champion of Duong Len Dinh Parai 2024.
- National Fellow-Countrymen Championship winner with Hoi Dong Huong Binh Duong.
- Champion of S7 Da Nang with Loc Phat Phuc in 2025.
- BC1 silver medalist with Chim Cánh Cụt FC.
- BPL third place with Chim Cánh Cụt FC.
- SPL 2023 third place with Bay Nui FC.
- SPL 2025 third place with Bamboo FC.
- Winner of many 5-a-side, 7-a-side and 11-a-side tournaments in Binh Duong and Southern Vietnam.
- Owner of many top-scorer and individual awards that are difficult to fully count.
U40, but still full of energy
At U40 age, when many players begin to reduce their playing intensity, Minh Pari still trains seriously and plays regularly.
His movements may not be as smooth as at his peak, but his striker instinct, match experience and leadership remain strong.
For Chim Cánh Cụt FC and everyone who has played alongside him, Minh Pari represents professionalism, responsibility and the will to never step back from difficulty.
Respect Minh Pari. Respect the leader. Respect the warrior of grassroots football.