Trung Kien makes a shocking statement before the match against China, Dinh Bac comments with one sentence.

On his personal page, goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien made a noteworthy move by unexpectedly issuing a warning ahead of the match against China. Interestingly, Dinh Bac was also present, commenting on his teammate.

Immediately after the match, goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien quickly attracted attention by posting a short video on his personal TikTok channel, which has nearly 230,000 followers, with the humorous caption: "That's how it was. Vietnam is the champion." In the 23-second clip, Trung Kien appears with striker Nguyen Dinh Bac in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

The main content of the video revolves around the fact that the 2003-born goalkeeper is being impersonated by multiple accounts on TikTok. Trung Kien asserts that he only uses one account under the name Tran Trung Kien and hopes fans will follow the correct official channel to avoid confusion. His lighthearted and witty way of sharing the story is enjoyable for viewers, especially in the context of the U23 Vietnam team having just gone through a tense match.

Dinh Bac also enthusiastically "supported" his teammate by sending a message to the fans, then concluded with a cheerful comment: "Trung Kien is handsome, good at catching the ball, affectionate, and cute." The short but natural banter between the two young players quickly went viral on TikTok, attracting nearly 500,000 likes and over 8.3 million views shortly after being posted.

Below the comments section, numerous fans didn't hesitate to praise Trung Kien's impressive performance in recent matches. Many opinions suggested that he not only possesses a handsome appearance but also demonstrates confidence and composure in goal. Comments like "He's handsome and a great goalkeeper" or "Try to win more trophies, Kien!" appeared frequently, showing the great affection fans have for this young goalkeeper. Dinh Bac also left his mark with a short comment "Picked up," to which Trung Kien replied affectionately, "Same here, sir," further delighting the fans.

The day before, the official AFC Asian Cup fanpage also posted a series of quick interviews with players from the teams that reached the quarterfinals. The representative of the Vietnam U23 team in these interviews was Khuất Văn Khang. When asked about Đình Bắc, the midfielder born in 2003 said that his teammate has the potential to "one day become a coach," a comment that was both lighthearted and showed confidence.

Tran Trung Kien is a familiar face at various levels of the Vietnamese youth national teams. Born and raised in Pleiku (Gia Lai), he participated in the 2018 U15 Southeast Asian Championship, the 2020 U19 Asian Championship qualifiers, and the 2022 U23 Asian Championship finals. Under coach Kim Sang-sik, Trung Kien was part of the team that won the 2024 ASEAN Cup as the third-choice goalkeeper. He then gradually established himself, becoming a key player in helping the Vietnam U23 team win the 2024 U23 Southeast Asian Championship and the SEA Games 33 gold medal.

Meanwhile, Nguyen Dinh Bac (born in 2004) plays as a forward. A product of the Song Lam Nghe An youth academy, the striker from Nghe An province impresses with his consistent performance, bright appearance, height of 1.80m, and confident playing style. The combination of Trung Kien's solidity in goal and Dinh Bac's dynamism in attack is becoming a crucial pillar for the Vietnam U23 team.

In the upcoming semi-final, Coach Kim Sang-sik's team will face U23 China. With high spirits, consistent performance, and strong support from fans, U23 Vietnam is expected to continue writing a beautiful story at this year's tournament.

Dinh Bac played brilliantly, but Thai Son and Le Viktor recently tested positive for doping. Linh Trần15:36:16 17/01/2026Following the recent quarter-final match against the UAE U23 team at the Asian U23 Championship, it wasn't Dinh Bac or Minh Phuc, but Thai Son and Le Viktor who were called in for doping tests, leaving netizens wondering why.