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Naturalization of football players in Vietnam

Overview

Footballers are increasingly obtaining Vietnamese citizenship to compete in domestic leagues and represent the national team.

Brazilian footballer Đỗ Hoàng Hên and his partner, Lais Machado, formalized his citizenship at the Hanoi Department of Justice. This status allows Hoàng Hên to represent the Vietnam national team under coach Kim Sang-sik, specifically in preparation for the ASEAN Cup 2026.

Similarly, players formerly known as Michael Olaha and Williams Lee have completed the naturalization process. Now registered as Olaha Manh Duc and Williams Minh Hoang, both players are playing for Ho Chi Minh City Police FC in the V. League. While Minh Hoang may be eligible for the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, Olaha Manh Duc may become eligible for the 2027 Asian Cup after meeting residency requirements.

Entities

Ho Chi Minh City Police FC · Williams Minh Hoang · Olaha Manh Duc · Kim Sang-sik · Laís Machado

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Vietnam naturalizes two football players for V. League

    Two football players, Olaha Manh Duc and Williams Minh Hoang, have obtained Vietnamese citizenship, allowing them to register as domestic players for Ho Chi Minh City Police FC.

  2. 17 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Đỗ Hoàng Hên receives Vietnamese citizenship

    Brazilian-born footballer Đỗ Hoàng Hên has officially received Vietnamese citizenship, a milestone celebrated alongside his partner Lais Machado as he prepares for the ASEAN Cup 2026 with the Vietnam national队.

Sources

afamily.vn · bola.liputan6.com · kenh14.vn · news.tuoitre.vn · republika.co.id · thanhnien.vn