Korean Times praises Vietnamese striker
(VOVWORLD) - The Korean Times of South Korea has called Vietnamese striker Nguyen Cong Phuong a new talent in Asian football, who has been likened to a Lionel Messi.
 Vietnamese striker Nguyen Cong Phuong (C). (Photo: VNA) |
Under the headline “It's time for another Southeast Asian star in Korea”, the story by John Duerden said Korean fans are going to get a glimpse of more Vietnamese talent this coming season as Incheon United has signed an even bigger Vietnamese star – Nguyen Cong Phuong. The 24-year-old striker has played more than 30 matches for the Vietnamese national team, which is led by Park Hang-seo, one of the most recognizable figures in Korean soccer, the article said.