Dinh Bac surpasses Son Tung MTP, making both Hoa Minzy and Tran Thanh wary.

The ranking of the Top 10 most influential social media figures for January 2026 has just witnessed a spectacular "coup" from the world of football. Young striker Dinh Bac has surpassed "giants" like Son Tung M-TP and Tran Thanh to comfortably take the top spot.

A leap from 5th place to the top spot.

January 2026 marks a historic milestone for Dinh Bac in the media landscape. In just 30 days, the striker made an incredible leap: climbing 4 places from 5th position (December 2025) straight to the top spot.

With over 200,000 discussions, Dinh Bac not only leads but also creates a huge gap with his pursuers. Notably, he is more than 100,000 interactions ahead of the second-place coach Kim Sang-sik. The fact that a young player has surpassed "national" stars like Son Tung M-TP, Tran Thanh, Hoa Minzy, and his "older brother" Quang Hung MasterD shows the tremendous popularity he is generating.

The focus of the U23 Asian Cup: When debate is directly proportional to its appeal.

The explanation for this rapid growth lies in the emotional journey of the Vietnam U23 team at the U23 Asian Cup. All eyes were on Dinh Bac from the dramatic semi-final match against China U23 to the breathtaking third-place clash with South Korea U23.

Data from BuzzMetrics indicates that Dinh Bac's appeal stems from the synergy between his talent and controversial moments:

His signature style: His blistering bursts of speed, confident play, and ability to create game-changing moments have earned him a prominent place in highlight clips and tactical analysis posts.

The hot topic of debate: The red card in the third-place match unexpectedly became the spark for discussion. The mix of praise for his efforts and conflicting opinions about the foul led to Đình Bắc's name being mentioned frequently.

It is this "parallelism" of love and blame, of expectation and regret, that has turned the name Dinh Bac into an unmissable keyword on every platform, from Facebook and TikTok to football forums.

Vietnamese football: A formidable rival to the entertainment industry.

Dinh Bac's rise is the clearest evidence that in Vietnam, football is not just a sport but also a powerful branch of the entertainment industry and a major social influence. When an individual is able to make a strong impression, they can absolutely possess media coverage that rivals, or even surpasses, top entertainment stars.

Dinh Bac's appeal doesn't stem from a single moment of luck. It's the result of a consistent performance, maintaining his popularity through each match. Instead of cooling down after the first few rounds, the amount of discussion about him has only increased, showing that the public is paying particularly deep attention to the next generation of Vietnamese football.

The number one spot on the January 2026 influencer ranking is a well-deserved reward for Dinh Bac's arduous (and challenging) journey. This event once again confirms that, in the digital space, football-related content linked to individuals with unique personalities and stories possesses immense power to unite communities, capable of influencing even the most prestigious rankings.

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