Nguyen Xuan Son: The return of the 'beast' makes Nam Dinh more formidable

Striker Nguyen Xuan Son, who is becoming the new symbol of Nam Dinh Club, has just shared some rare and sincere information with the Brazilian media.

Not only did he publicly announce his recovery process after a serious injury at the AFF Cup 2024 for the first time, he also expressed his readiness to return stronger than ever.

This is perhaps one of the most special periods in Xuan Son's career, when joy and challenge intertwine. Winning the V.League 2024/2025 with Nam Dinh, the third domestic title in his career, he continues to prove his irreplaceable role in the Southern team. As a worthy reward, Xuan Son has just signed a new contract until 2031, showing the absolute trust that the club's leadership has in him both professionally and as a leader.

However, behind the glory of the title and the long-term contract is a difficult truth: Xuan Son has just experienced one of the biggest events in his career, a broken leg injury in the AFF Cup final in January 2024. The incident forced him to rest for more than half a year, missing almost the entire second phase of the season. But instead of avoiding it, the striker born in 1997 chose to face the difficulties with calmness and strong belief.

"The most important thing is that I feel healthy. Now it's just a matter of time to regain my best form and fitness," Xuan Son shared. "I believe I will be at 100% when I enter the preparation phase for the new season."

After 5 months of treatment and rehabilitation, Nguyen Xuan Son has now entered the final stage of his recovery. He said the recent positive signals from the championship trophy to the contract extension are not only recognition but also invaluable motivation to help him continue fightin.g.

"I see it as a reminder not to give up. I know I still have a lot to do to meet the expectations of the fans and the coaching staff. All I can promise is to come back stronger, to give my all for the club and the national team," Xuan Son confided.

Before getting injured, Xuan Son was the name that made a strong impression in V.League when he became the domestic top scorer after only the first 7 rounds. Every time he took the field, he left his mark with decisive moves, good physical foundation and sharp goal-spotting ability. But more than the statistics, it was his enthusiasm and fiery fightin.g spirit that made him a spiritual symbol on the day Nam Dinh was crowned.

Now, as he embarks on his comeback journey, Xuan Son understands the value of every step on the field. He not only carries the expectations of Nam Dinh, but also of millions of Vietnamese fans who witnessed him painfully leaving the field on a stretcher in the historic match at the AFF Cup.

"I always remind myself that what has passed is just a challenge. The journey ahead is one that I must continue to write, not only for myself, but also for those who have believed in me all this time," he said.

Nguyen Xuan Son's full name is Rafaelson Bezerra Fernandes, born in 1997 in Pirapemas, a small town in Brazil. He started playing football when he was a poor bo.y with the dream of changing his life with his feet. After many years of playing in his home country, he decided to leave Brazil to seek opportunities in Asia and chose Vietnam as his destination. Since arriving in the S-shaped land, his career has turned a new page. He has played for clubs such as SHB Da Nang, Binh Dinh, and especially twice with Nam Dinh, where he finally chose to stay long-term and become a Vietnamese citizen, with the familiar name: Nguyen Xuan Son.

From a foreign player with aspirations of starting a career abroad, to becoming a star of Vietnamese football, Xuan Son's journey is a living testament to his determination, faith and desire to contribute.

Now, standing on the threshold of returning from injury, Nguyen Xuan Son not only carries the determination of an individual but also symbolizes the spirit of never giving up, a quality that Vietnamese football fans always love and are proud of.

Nguyen Xuan Son suddenly reappeared after a serious injury that caused social media to make waves Milo12:10:27 03/06/2025The image of Xuan Son limping off the field, his distraught face and shaking his head with the medical team made fans even more confused. On football forums, the keyword Xuan Son's injury quickly climbed to the top of the search and became a hotly discussed topic.