Khoa Ngo, whose birth name is Ngo Dang Khoa, was born in Perth, Australia, in 2006. The 21-year-old player has Vietnamese parents. Standing 1,65 m tall and weighing 65 kg, he plays as an attacking midfielder or winger, known for his speed and skillful technique.

Khoa Ngo (right) playing for Cong an TP HCM Club. *Duc Dong*

Khoa Ngo developed through the Perth Glory academy, starting his professional career at 19. He became the first Vietnamese-origin player to play and score in the A-League, Australia's national championship. After 26 appearances for Perth Glory, Khoa Ngo moved to Vietnam in early 2026 to play for Cong an TP HCM.

With the Vietnamese club, he has scored four goals in the V-League and National Cup. Khoa Ngo is currently in the process of changing federations and could represent Vietnamese national teams if coach Kim Sang-sik selects him.

"I really want to play for the Vietnamese national team or the U23 squad. To make that dream a reality, I need to train diligently and perform even better", Khoa Ngo shared.

Khoa Ngo (left) and Patrick Le Giang receiving Vietnamese citizenship on the morning of 13/5 at the headquarters of the Department of Justice of TP HCM. *Dinh Vien*

Goalkeeper Patrick Le Giang also received Vietnamese citizenship this morning. The Slovak-origin player, born in 1992, developed in European football environments before moving to Vietnam in 2023 to play for Cong an Ha Noi, then TP HCM Club, and currently Cong an TP HCM.

Like Khoa Ngo, Le Giang hopes to represent Vietnam after receiving citizenship. "I am very happy, because after three years, I have finally become a Vietnamese citizen. I have always wished to contribute to Vietnamese football. I will try even harder to earn the trust of the coaches", Le Giang shared.

According to regulations, with naturalization, clubs can register players to compete in the V-League as domestic players.