Ho Chi Minh City Police FC has been re-established after being transferred from Ho Chi Minh City FC. For this revival, they have appointed former national player Le Huynh Duc as head coach, along with assistant coaches Phung Thanh Phuong, Hoang Hung, and Chau Tri Cuong.
"We are delighted to return to the team where we were trained and made our names," Duc shared at the launch ceremony on 8/8. "We will work together to build an attractive and effective playing style with an enthusiastic spirit, representing the police force. We haven't set any heavy achievement goals, but we will strive to recapture the image of the police football team of the past."
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Ho Chi Minh City Police FC at the launch ceremony for the 2025-2026 season, afternoon of 8/8. Photo: Duc Dong |
Ho Chi Minh City Police FC at the launch ceremony for the 2025-2026 season, afternoon of 8/8. Photo: Duc Dong
The plan is to retain talented players from previous Ho Chi Minh City FC seasons, including Partrick Le Giang, Endrick, Tran Hoang Phuc, Nguyen Thai Quoc Cuong, and Vo Huy Toan. The team has also recruited several quality players: notably, striker Nguyen Tien Linh (from Becamex TP HCM), midfielders Pham Duc Huy (from Nam Dinh), Dang Van Lam (Quang Nam), Pham Van Luan (Cong An Ha Noi), Nguyen Duc Phu (PVF-CAND), and Le Quang Hung (Da Nang). International players include central defender Matheus Felipe (Brazil) and midfielder Samuel Bastien (Belgium and Congo).
Newly arrived striker Nguyen Tien Linh has been entrusted with the captain's armband. The 2024 Vietnamese Golden Ball winner said he will strive for the team to achieve the best possible results. "It's a great honor to wear this jersey. We will work hard to get the best results and recreate the glories the team once achieved," he stated.
At 7:15 PM on 16/8, Ho Chi Minh City Police FC will play their opening match against Ha Noi FC at Thong Nhat Stadium in the first round of the 2025-2026 V-League.
Ho Chi Minh City Police FC was founded in 1979, and along with Cang Sai Gon and Hai Quan, was one of the biggest and most storied names in Ho Chi Minh City football. It produced a series of renowned players such as Le Huynh Duc, Tran Minh Chien, Nguyen Liem Thanh, Phung Thanh Phuong, Nguyen Viet Thang, Hua Hien Vinh, and Chau Tri Cuong.
During its golden age, Ho Chi Minh City Police FC won the national championship in 1995 and were runners-up in 1993-1994, 1996, 1999-2000, and 2001-2002. The team disbanded in 2002.
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