Dương Hồng Sơn
Vietnamese footballer
Dương Hồng Sơn (born November 20, 1982) is a Vietnamese football manager and former player who is the manager of Quang Nam.
He is best known for his performance helping the Vietnam national team to win their first ASEAN Championship. He was declared 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup MVP of the tournament.
Early life
Hong Son was born in a working family in Quỳnh Lưu, Nghe An. Like many players, Hong Son was passionate about football since he was young. In 1995, he joined Quynh Luu's youth team with the youth team Sông Lam Nghệ An, led by coach Nguyen Van Huy.
Career
Song Lam Nghe An
Duong began playing for Song Lam Nghe An. One year later he joined the SLN U14 National Championship. Two years later, along with Phan Thanh Hoan, Chu Ngoc Canh, Nguyen Cong Manh Duong, he won the U16 National Championship.
Son was selected to the national U16 team.
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