The 'meme tree' of the Vietnamese national team threatens Xuan Son to lose his spirit, the spotlight is 'outstanding' after 'n' moments

In addition to the name Xuan Son who won the hearts of football fans when he had a satisfying team performance in the match against Thailand on Viet Tri field, striker Doan Ngoc Tan also occupied the spotlight because of a series of expressions for a lifetime.

The Vietnamese team had a 2-1 victory over the Thai team on the evening of January 2 in the final of the first leg of the 2024 AFF Cup. After the victory that delighted the fans, the moment the players rushed to the border to thank the fans made everyone present in the Viet Tri stand emotional.

But perhaps the most memorable moment for fans in this match was the image of Doan Ngoc Tan shaking hands with the main referee Salman Ahmad Faladi after the Qatari referee blew the whistle to end the match.

With a very... zealous, and Mr. Falahi has a face... Somehow, Doan Ngoc Tan made everyone laugh. It is worth mentioning that this is not the first time the Son Tay-born midfielder has become the focus with his humorous expressions. If before the match against the Philippines, Doan Ngoc Tan was still a strange name to many fans, but after the interview, the identity of the central midfielder suddenly "went viral " throughout social media. Doan Ngoc Tan herself did not expect that it was just an unconscious act that made her so famous.

The midfielder from Son Tay said that when giving an interview, due to the sequelae from the match, his ears were ringing, along with the noise from the outside made him unable to hear the reporter's question clearly and according to inertia, he wanted to ask again more clearly about the question to answer. But unexpectedly, that moment became viral on social media like that. Doan Ngoc Tan also humorously shared, not only on social media, but his wife's colleagues also took this picture as a meme.

Not stopping there, after the second leg match at Viet Tri Stadium (Phu Tho) on the evening of December 29 between Vietnam and Singapore, while taking souvenir photos, Doan Ngoc Tan once again became a "highlight" with how to pose... like squats (exercises to stand up, sit down in the gym).

After the memes of a lifetime and the "late blooming" talent were gradually recognized, Doan Ngoc Tan became more and more known. However, fans love this midfielder even more because of the simplicity and sketch of his person.

The clearest proof is the moment that created the meme of a lifetime after the interview after the 1-1 draw against the host Philippines in the 3rd leg of the group stage of the 2024 ASEAN Cup. At the age of 30, the first time he was recruited and also the first time he answered the live wave in the color of the jersey, the sketch was so ... outrageous. But the strange thing is that no one criticizes that unprofessionalism, all understand and accept that very rustic and natural.

Doan Ngoc Tan's enthusiasm, optimism, and joy are not only on the field but also exist in his daily life. On her personal page, Doan Ngoc Tan is not afraid to express her feelings after each match as well as her private life. He freely shares pictures of family life, especially always showing his love for his wife and children in the most sincere way.

Joining the team at a stage close to the twilight of her career, but these are probably the most beautiful months Doan Ngoc Tan has enjoyed on her professional journey.

Before becoming the new "meme saint" of the Vietnamese team, Doan Ngoc Tan must have been a strange name to fans at the national team level. Doan Ngoc Tan was born in 1994, before making his mark at the 2024 AFF Cup, his professional career was quite "calm".

But just like how he became a "meme saint", his story of being recruited is equally thrilling.

The central midfield crisis made coach Kim Sang-sik have to look for players he had never thought of before. But in the previous gatherings of the Vietnamese team, the player born in 1994 has never caught the "green eye" of Mr. Kim. The name Doan Ngoc Tan only appeared on the list of players registered for the 2024 AFF Cup on the last day the list was transferred to the tournament organizers.

However, even when she knew that she was on the registration list, Doan Ngoc Tan did not "sow hope" much. After 2 days, when he was preparing to train with Thanh Hoa Club to prepare for the match against Da Nang Club, he received the news of recruitment. He didn't even have time to message anyone, even his wife only knew that her husband was recruited through... Social media.

It can be said that at the 2024 AFF Cup, Ngoc Tan is one of the most "inexperienced" players of the Vietnamese team. Because of his whole career, Doan Ngoc Tan has never been summoned to any youth team. He quietly left The Cong Viettel to enter Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City played but did not leave much impression.

Then the goal in the 90th 7th minute helped Vietnam draw with the Philippines, the talent of the player playing for Dong A Thanh Hoa was officially recognized. At the age of 30, Doan Ngoc Tan had his first goal in the shirt. With the spirit of having played to fight, the Son Tay midfielder always played his best in every match he played. Ngoc Tan's ability to operate persistently, dispute and stick well helps the Vietnamese team limit the opponent's strong combinations. In addition to supporting interception and defense, Doan Ngoc Tan also moves like a shuttle to develop the ball.

Xuan Son 'carrying the team' makes Thai 'hug hatred', the attitude of Park Hang-seo and fans of this size Lan Chi14:46:04 03/01/2025On the day of Xuan Son's shine, the Vietnamese team overcame Thailand with a score of 2-1 at Viet Tri Stadium, ending 27 years of not winning this opponent at home. In 29 meetings, the Vietnamese team only has 3 wins and 8 draws.