{"id":7632,"date":"2021-06-21T12:52:35","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T04:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=7632"},"modified":"2021-08-05T10:53:27","modified_gmt":"2021-08-05T02:53:27","slug":"footballers-childhood-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/footballers-childhood-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Vietnam Footballers’ Childhood Photos Show That Puberty Does Hit Like A Truck"},"content":{"rendered":"

Childhood photos of Vietnam footballers revealed<\/h2>\n
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We probably all have some photos from years ago that didn\u2019t portray us in the best light.<\/p>\n

And it doesn\u2019t help that every once in a while, Facebook’s reminders resurface the pics which have us going, \u201cOMG did I really look that silly?\u201d.<\/p>\n

But if you feel bad about it, remember that even celebrities have less-than-complimentary photos from years ago. Case in point, here are some childhood photos of Vietnam footballers from the National Team<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve put them next to their current pictures to highlight just how impressive their transformations after puberty<\/strong>\u00a0have been.<\/p>\n

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1. Nguy\u1ec5n Quang H\u1ea3i<\/h3>\n
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Of course, the first name on our list has to be Nguy\u1ec5n Quang H\u1ea3i<\/a>. After 6 years of professional plays, the 24-year-old midfielder is currently one of the most acclaimed footballers Vietnam has ever seen.<\/p>\n

He displayed an interest in football early and decided to pursue a professional career at the tender age of 9.<\/p>\n

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2. Nguy\u1ec5n C\u00f4ng Ph\u01b0\u1ee3ng<\/h3>\n
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Next to Quang H\u1ea3i, C\u00f4ng Ph\u01b0\u1ee3ng is also a notable member of the Vietnamese national football team.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old is often dubbed the \u201cVietnamese Messi\u201d, as he makes up for his lack of physique with outstanding agility \u2013 a trait he shares with famous Argentinean player Lionel Messi.<\/p>\n

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3. \u0110o\u00e0n V\u0103n H\u1eadu<\/h3>\n
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At 22 years old, \u0110o\u00e0n V\u0103n H\u1eadu is a young member of the team, yet he\u2019s already established a name for himself as a promising talent.<\/p>\n

We definitely think he scores well in terms of his glow up as well.<\/p>\n

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4. Nguy\u1ec5n V\u0103n To\u00e0n<\/h3>\n
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Nguy\u1ec5n V\u0103n To\u00e0n<\/a> received a lot of attention recently following the match against Malaysia on 11th June. His play in the 80th minute of the match, in which he was intercepted by a Malaysian player and fell in the penalty area, earned Vietnam a penalty that nailed home a 2-1 victory.<\/p>\n

He later made headlines for releasing an “It’s Real” T-shirt<\/a> after the match – an enterprising way to take a stand against naysayers.<\/p>\n

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5. V\u0169 V\u0103n Thanh<\/h3>\n
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With his muscular body and handsome features, V\u0169 V\u0103n Thanh has won over a huge number of admirers.<\/p>\n

Yet his recent images are a stark contrast compared to the skinny boy portrayed in his old photos.<\/p>\n

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6. \u0110\u1ed7 Duy M\u1ea1nh<\/h3>\n
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Meanwhile, the cuteness of \u0110\u1ed7 Duy M\u1ea1nh as a young boy has also melted many fans\u2019 hearts.<\/p>\n

Currently, the 25-year-old defender is known for his impressive height of 1.80M, which gives him an advantage in many plays.<\/p>\n

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7. \u0110\u1eb7ng V\u0103n L\u00e2m<\/h3>\n
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But when it comes to childhood photo cuteness, we have to give the crown to \u0110\u1eb7ng V\u0103n L\u00e2m.<\/p>\n

Born to a Vietnamese father and a Russian mother, the goalkeeper was a member of the historical lineup that won Vietnam its second AFF Championship title in 2018<\/a>. Currently, he is in Japan playing for Cerezo Osaka.<\/p>\n

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Vietnam footballers wow fans with childhood photos<\/h3>\n
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Hopefully, by now you\u2019ve felt better about your old photos. These famous footballers also have fond memories to look back upon just like us.<\/p>\n

In this case, most of their transformations after puberty have left us in awe – not just because of their looks, but also their upgraded skills.<\/p>\n

So, rather than feeling bad about our own silly pictures, let them be a reminder of just how much we\u2019ve grown over the years.<\/p>\n

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