Footballer Phan Van Duc inspires nearly 1,000 children in community football

Inspiration for young players

Phan Van Duc, a prominent player of the Vietnam national football team, is not only an inspiration for young people who love football but also a symbol of perseverance and effort. His journey from the early days to the peak of his career has motivated many young people to pursue their passion for sports . With his passionate playing style and constant dedication, Phan Van Duc has become proof that pursuing dreams is completely possible.

When the name Phan Van Duc was announced, nearly a thousand children from 7 to 15 years old standing and sitting crowded at the C 7D Pham Hung football field cluster all cheered with excitement. There were many claps and enthusiastic dancing from the children to welcome the appearance of the 28-year-old national football player. In response to that affection, Phan Van Duc raised both hands high, bowed and thanked the young students for their affection. Number 20 of the national team stepped onto the stage and then walked around the field to shake hands with each child, then signed the shirts of each child. The climax was when Duc "cot" awarded medals to the winning team, and awarded championship trophies to the teams that came first in each age group.

Tuyển thủ Phan Văn Đức truyền cảm hứng cho gần 1.000 trẻ em bóng đá cộng đồng- Ảnh 1. — Phan Van Duc (right) in the Cup awarding ceremony

The reason why Phan Van Duc, like Quang Hai, Hoang Duc, Tien Linh or Hung Dung, are loved by many young players is because they are examples of tireless efforts and dedication on the field, and at the same time, they also behave very friendly and sincere in real life. Many young people of the U.13 and U.15 ages present at the C7D field still remember the image of Phan Van Duc at the U.23 Asian tournament in Changzhou in 2018. They even know that before that, Duc played excellently at the U.21 national and U.21 international tournaments and was called up by coach Park Hang-seo to the U.23 team to go to China to conquer the silver medal.

Tuyển thủ Phan Văn Đức truyền cảm hứng cho gần 1.000 trẻ em bóng đá cộng đồng- Ảnh 2. — Phan Van Duc gives gifts to children

Others consider Duc 'tiger' as an idol and a source of inspiration. Tri Quang and Danh Khoi were shown by their father Phan Van Duc's goal against China in the third qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup on the first day of Tet many times. It was an extremely classy left-footed shot from nearly 30 meters away. The ball flew in an unpredictable trajectory, hitting the ground and the post before going into the net, surprising the Chinese players. A goal that melted the hearts of millions of viewers, including many children who love football, and became an unforgettable historical moment.

Tuyển thủ Phan Văn Đức truyền cảm hứng cho gần 1.000 trẻ em bóng đá cộng đồng- Ảnh 3. — Phan Van Duc awarded medals to young people

Always want to fuel community football

Sharing about being in Ho Chi Minh City just 1 day after winning the National Super Cup with the Hanoi Police Club, Duc "Cọt" said: "I have been impressed with these community football festival programs for a long time and accepted the invitation of Mr. Dang Phuc, a master of physical education and a former player of Hoang Anh Gia Lai, who is very passionate about creating a playground for young players. So after the National Super Cup match ended, I took advantage of my day off to be here with the desire to fuel community football, seeing the children playing football with passion and happiness shining on their faces, I feel very excited".

Tuyển thủ Phan Văn Đức truyền cảm hứng cho gần 1.000 trẻ em bóng đá cộng đồng- Ảnh 4. — National team doctor Tran Huy Tho presents medals to players

Not only Phan Van Duc, many people who witnessed a well-organized, enthusiastic and highly educational festival were surprised by the growth of a large-scale festival with nearly 1,000 young players from nearly 20 Dang Phuc facilities in Ho Chi Minh City. National team doctor Tran Huy Tho said that with a well-invested playground, with advice from leading professors, associate professors, and doctors teaching at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Physical Education and Sports, it has brought practical values.

Tuyển thủ Phan Văn Đức truyền cảm hứng cho gần 1.000 trẻ em bóng đá cộng đồng- Ảnh 5. — Phan Van Duc inspires the players

Mr. Nguyen Dang Phuc, also an assistant coach of the football team of Ho Chi Minh City University of Physical Education and Sports, champion of the 2024 Vietnam Youth Student Tournament , affirmed: "We created the festival to help students satisfy their passion and have interesting experiences in the summer. In addition to training and having fun with the ball, our center also guides talented students to pursue their dream of becoming professional players. The presence of player Phan Van Duc as an image ambassador has created a new milestone, helping to spread the love of football, perfecting the community mission, and moving towards a professional environment in the future."