Văn Sỹ Sơn (born 26 August 1972) is a Vietnamese former footballer and manager who is currently the head coach of V.League 1 club Quảng Nam.

Văn Sỹ Sơn
Personal information
Full name Văn Sỹ Sơn
Date of birth (1972-08-26) August 26, 1972 (age 52)
Place of birth Nghệ An, North Vietnam
Position(s) Left-back
Team information
Current team
Quảng Nam (manager)
Youth career
1991–1992 Sông Lam Nghệ An
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1992–2007 Sông Lam Nghệ An
Managerial career
2008–2020 Hà Nội (assistant)
2021 Bình Phước
2022– Quảng Nam
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

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He grew up in Nghệ An, Vietnam.[1]

Career

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Sỹ Sơn spent his entire career playing for Sông Lam Nghệ An. He captained the team from 2004 until his retirement in 2007.[1]

After his retirement, Sỹ Sơn became the assistant manager of Hà Nội from 2008 to 2020.[1] He was appointed as the manager of Quảng Nam in August 2022 and helped the club win the 2023 V.League 2, gaining a promotion to the 2023 V.League 1.[2]

Style of play

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As a skillful and solid left-back, was described as a "fiery captain on the field".[3]

Personal life

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His brothers Văn Sỹ Hùng and Văn Sỹ Thủy were also footballers and played for the Sông Lam Nghệ An. He is the father of Văn Sỹ Phong.[4]

Honours

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Player

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Sông Lam Nghệ An

Manager

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Quảng Nam

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Văn Sỹ Sơn: Không hổ danh con nhà Văn Sỹ". baonghean.vn.
  2. ^ "CLB Quảng Nam thay HLV Dương Hồng Sơn". SGGP.
  3. ^ "Những thăng trầm với trái bóng của gia đình cầu thủ họ Văn Sỹ". cand.com.vn.
  4. ^ "Tình yêu bóng đá nhà Văn Sỹ". thanhnien.vn.
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