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| Of the 5 candidates announced, Hanoi’s Quang Hai appears to be the favourite to win the award due to his prominent contribution for both his domestic and international side. Here is the list in full: |
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| Nguyen Cong Phuong |
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| Born: 1995- Club: HAGL- Achievements in 2018: silver medal winner at the AFC-U23 Championship, fourth place finish at ASIAD, and AFF Cup 2018 champion. |
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Phan Van Duc |
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| Born: 1996- Club: SLNA - Achievements in 2018: third place finish in the National Cup, silver medal winner at the AFC-U23 Championship, fourth place finish at ASIAD, fourth place finish in the V-League, and AFF Cup 2018 champion. |
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| Tran Dinh Trong |
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| Born: 1997- Club: Hanoi - Achievements in 2018: silver medal winner at the AFC-U23 Championship, fourth place finish at ASIAD, V-League champion, third place finish in the National Cup, and AFF Cup 2018 champion. |
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Nguyen Anh Duc |
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| Born: 1985- Club: Becamex Binh Duong- Achievements in 2018: fourth place finish at ASIAD, winner of the National Cup, and AFF Cup 2018 champion. |
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| Nguyen Quang Hai |
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| Born: 1997-Club: Hanoi - Achievements in 2018: third-class Labour Order, silver medal at AFC-U23 Championship, fourth place finish at ASIAD, V-League champion, third place in the National Cup, winner of the Best Young V-League Player, and AFF Cup 2018 champion. |
