Nguyễn Đình Bắc captains Vietnam national team at age 22

Forward Nguyễn Đình Bắc has emerged as a prominent figure in Vietnamese football. In 2026, at the age of 22, he captained the Vietnam national team during a FIFA ASEAN match against the Philippines. Following the absence of regular captain Hoàng Đức and an injury to Xuân Son, Đình Bắc took over leadership duties, contributing a decisive goal in the 1-0 victory.

His performance in 2026 included helping Vietnam defend its ASEAN Cup title. He became the youngest player to achieve the double honors of Top Scorer and Player of the Tournament. Additionally, he has maintained a strong domestic presence playing for CAHN FC in the V.League.