List of foreign footballers in Vietnam: Difference between revisions

This is a list of foreign football players in Vietnam.

The List includes players from 2000–01 to 2024–25. Players of the current season are also included. All following players have played at least one game in Vietnam.

• As for dual citizen, nationality is listed under official registration.
• Players in bold indicate players currently playing in the Vietnamese football league system. Flags represent the player’s country of birth, in case it is different from his main nationality.
• National flag before the name: players who have represented their national football senior team in FIFA International Match and have at least one international appearance cap.

Naturalized Vietnamese players

• Damián Andermatten – Hanoi ACB – 2005
• Cristian Badaracco – Ho Chi Minh City – 2010
• Miguel Ángel Basualdo – Huda Hue – 2010
• Cristian Román Benítez – Hanoi ACB – 2007
• Alexis Blanco – Huda Hue – 2014
• Ezequiel Brítez – SHB Da Nang – 2014
• Alexandre D.S. Campos – Hanoi ACB – 2009
• Lucas Cantoro – Hanoi FC, Hanoi T&T – 2011–2012
• Angel Cerqueira – Dong Tam Long An – 2001–2002
• Cesar Paolo Cocchi – SHB Da Nang, Tien Giang – 2009–2010
• Alex Fernando – SHB Da Nang – 2005
• Mauricio Giganti – Hue – 2004
• Alejo Gelatini – Hanoi ACB – 2009–2011
• Rodrigo Nicolas Gómez – Tien Giang – 2008
• Nicolás Hernández – SHB Da Nang, Quang Nam – 2010–2013
• Alejandro Insaurralde – Tien Giang, Can Tho, Thanh Hoa, Hue – 2006–2011
• Agustin Ricardo Machado – SHB Da Nang – 2007
• Gonzalo Marronkle – Hanoi FC, Ho Chi Minh City – 2010–2018
• Diego Martin Mendez – Tay Ninh – 2010–2012
• Diego Fabian Molares – Can Tho, Binh Duong – 2007–2008
• Gaston Molina – SHB Da Nang, Binh Duong – 2008–2010
• Gaston Raul Moyano – Thanh Hoa – 2009
• Víctor Ormazábal – Hanoi FC, Ho Chi Minh City – 2015–2017
• Marcos Pirchio – Sanna Khanh Hoa – 2014
• Matías Recio – SHB Da Nang, Hanoi T&T – 2010–2011
• Victor Reva – Haiphong – 2010
• Fernando Daniel Rojas – The Cong – 2007
• Mario Romero – Can Tho – 2011
• Matias Gabriel Vicente – Saigon Port – 2008
• Matías Zbrun – SHB Da Nang – 2014

• Serguei Tchursine – Nam Dinh – 2000–2001

• Wellington Adão
• Adriano
• Adriel – Hanoi FC – 2025–
• Agostinho – Hoang Anh Gia Lai, T&T Hanoi, Khatoco Khanh Hoa – 2007–2012
• Aylton Alemão
• Alex
• Jose Almeida – SHB Da Nang, Navibank Saigon, Quang Nam – 2006–2016
• Lucas Alves – Thep Xanh Nam Dinh – 2024–
• Amarildo – The Cong-Viettel, PVF-CAND – 2024–
• Ricardo Andrade – An Giang – 2005
• Daniel dos Anjos – Ninh Binh – 2025–
• Luiz Antônio – Dong A Thanh Hoa, Haiphong – 2023–
• Marco Antônio – PVF-CAND – 2025–
• Fabiano de Araujo – Haiphong – 2007–2008
• Léo Artur – Quy Nhon Binh Dinh, Cong An Hanoi – 2023-
• Pedro Augusto
• André Baracho – Hoa Phat Hanoi, Song Lam Nghe An – 2005–2007
• Neto Baiano – Binh Duong – 2004
• Jefferson Baiano – Hoang Anh Gia Lai – 2022
• David Bala – Becamex Binh Duong – 2011
• Andre Luíz Baracho
• Mauricio Barbosa – Hoang Anh Gia Lai – 2021
• Junior Barros
• Cauê Benicio – Hanoi T&T – 2009–2011
• Jhonatan Bernardo
• Patrick Boni – SHB Da Nang – 2019
• Rogério Braga – Hoa Phat Hanoi – 2006
• Washington Brandão – Hoang Anh Gia Lai – 2021–2023, 2025
• Lucão do Break – Hanoi FC, SHB Da Nang, Haiphong, The Cong-Viettel – 2022–
• Werick Caetano – SHB Da Nang – 2024
• Caion – Hanoi FC – 2023
• Caíque – Viettel – 2020–2022
• Gilson Campos – Long An – 2013–2014
• Bruno Cantanhede – Viettel, Hanoi FC, Dong A Thanh Hoa – 2019–2021, 2023–2024
• Jardel Capistrano
• Antônio Carlos – Saigon Port, Long An, Xuan Thanh Saigon, Haiphong – 2003–2013
• Mauro Carlos – Hoa Phat Hanoi – 2006
• Telmo Carmeiro – Long An – 2001–2002
• Victor De Carvalho – Dong Thap – 2006
• Cassiano – Hanoi T&T – 2007–2009
• Cassius
• Caio César – Thep Xanh Nam Dinh – 2024–
• China – Thep Xanh Nam Dinh, Cong An Hanoi – 2025–
• Claudecir – Quang Nam, Haiphong, Than Quang Ninh, Hong Linh Ha Tinh, SHB Da Nang – 2016–2021
• Claudir – SHB Da Nang – 2022
• Clayton – Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi FC – 2009, 2011
• Jhon Cley – Cong An Hanoi, Hoang Anh Gia Lai, Dong Thap – 2023–2024, 2025–
• Gabriel Conceição – Hoang Anh Gia Lai – 2025–
• Conrado – Dong A Thanh Hoa, Quang Nam – 2023–2024
• Maurício Cordeiro
• Rogerio Correira – Hoa Phat Hanoi – 2005
• Bruno Cosendey
• Gilberto Costa – Dong Thap – 2000–2001
• Gustavo Santos Costa
• Douglas Coutinho
• Flavio Cruz – Hue, Binh Dinh, Navibank Saigon – 2004–2011
• Leandro Cruz – Navibank Saigon – 2010–2011
• Patrick Cruz – Saigon – 2017
• Paulinho Curuá – The Cong-Viettel – 2024–
• Denílson – Haiphong – 2009
• Dení Jr – Hanoi FC – 2023–2024
• Kayo Dias
• Rodrigo Dias
• Anderson Doreis – Dong Thap – 2000–2001
• Gustavo Dourado – Long An, Vissai Ninh Binh – 2007–2012
• João Pedro Duarte – The Cong-Viettel, Ho Chi Minh City – 2024, 2025
• Matheus Duarte
• Jeferson Elias – The Cong-Viettel, Cong An Hanoi, Hoang Anh Gia Lai – 2023–2025
• Eydison
• Alisson Farias – Quy Nhon Binh Dinh – 2024–2025
• Leonel Felice
• Matheus Felipe – Cong An Ho Chi Minh City – 2025–
• Marcelo Fernandes
• Luiz Fernando – Hanoi FC – 2025–
• Gabriel Ferreira
• Patryck Ferreira
• Wesley Gomes Ferreira – Cong An Haiphong – 2000–2001
• Júnior Fialho – Cong An Hanoi – 2023–2024
• Alex Flávio – Saigon FC – 2022
• Luciano Fonseca – T&T Hanoi – 2010
• Diogo Pereira – Becamex Binh Duong, SHB Da Nang, Nam Dinh, Than Quang Ninh – 2017–2021
• Paulo Foiani – Hoa Phat Hanoi – 2008
• Gilberto Fortunato
• Khevin Fraga – Hoang Anh Gia Lai – 2025–
• Osmar Francisco
• Bernardo Frizoni
• Eduardo Furrier – Da Nang, Than Quang Ninh, Hoa Phat Hanoi, Khatoco Khanh Hoa – 2008–2012
• Diego Gama – The Cong – 2009
• Patrick Gama – The Cong-Viettel – 2025
• Lucas Gaúcho
• Gerry – Long An – 2011–2012
• Márcio Giovanini
• Claudio Gomes – Saigon Port – 2006
• Hugo Gomes – Cong An Hanoi – 2024–
• Evaldo Goncalves – Hoang Anh Gia Lai – 2009–2013
• Alan Grafite – Quy Nhon Binh Dinh, Cong An Hanoi – 2023–
• Carlos Granaro – Binh Dinh – 2004
• João Guilherme – Becamex Binh Duong – 2023
• Hêdipo – Becamex Binh Duong, SHB Da Nang – 2019–2021
• Helerson – Hong Linh Ha Tinh – 2024–
• Hêndrio – Thep Xanh Nam Dinh, Hanoi FC – 2020–
• Bruno Henrique
• Luiz Henrique – Dong Nai, Can Tho – 2014, 2015
• Paulo Henrique
• Pedro Henrique – The Cong-Viettel – 2024–
• Gustavo Henrique – Cong An Hanoi, Ninh Binh – 2022–2023, 2025–
• William Henrique – Hanoi FC – 2023
• Hyuri – Quang Nam – 2024
• Jacó – Quang Nam – 2024
• William Jadot – Binh Dinh – 2003
• Jairo – Hoang Anh Gia Lai – 2022–
• Janclesio – Viettel, Hong Linh Ha Tinh, SHB Da Nang, Becamex Binh Duong, Ninh Binh – 2019–
• Elenildo de Jesus – Ho Chi Minh City, Haiphong, Becamex Binh Duong – 2006–2012
• Josivan – Long An, Da Nang – 2005–2006
• Jucélio – Hoa Phat Hanoi, Can Tho, Vissai Ninh Binh – 2005–2010
• Thiago Junio
• Arthur Junior – Long An – 2001–2003
• Dário Júnior – Ho Chi Minh City 2021
• Kainã – Bac Ninh – 2025–
• Cleiton Kanu
• Lázaro – Quan Khu 4, Haiphong, Long An – 2007–2012
• Laerte – Vissai Ninh Binh – 2010–2014
• Leandro – Haiphong, Becamex Binh Duong – 2007–2011
• Patrick Leonardo
• Robson de Lima – Becamex Binh Duong – 2007–2009
• Vanderlei Lima – The Cong, Thanh Hoa – 2009–2010
• Robson Lino – Long An, Binh Dinh, Quang Nam – 2001–2003, 2005–2007
• Brendon Lucas
• Luciano – An Giang – 2012–2013
• Erick Luis – SHB Da Nang – 2022
• Jorge Luiz – Binh Dinh – 2008–2009
• Andre Luiz
• Wander Luiz – Long An, Quang Nam, Can Tho, Becamex Binh Duong, Ho Chi Minh City – 2017–2019, 2024
• Dionatan Machado
• Paollo Madeira – Hong Linh Ha Tinh, Hoang Anh Gia Lai – 2022–2023
• Geovane Magno – Saigon, Hanoi FC, Viettel, Cong An Hanoi, Hong Linh Ha Tinh – 2019–
• Walisson Maia
• Yuri Mamute
• Willian Maranhão – Hanoi FC – 2025–
• Marcão
• Patrick Marcelino – Ninh Binh – 2025–
• Marciel – Hoang Anh Gia Lai – 2024–
• Marcio
• Brenner Marlos – Thep Xanh Nam Dinh – 2024–
• Márcio Marques – Nam Dinh – 2022
• Felipe Martins
• Ivan Mathias – Binh Duong – 2005
• Bruno Matos – Viettel – 2021
• Michel Meirelles – Saigon Port – 2006
• Ramon Mesquita – Than Quang Ninh – 2017
• Douglas Mineiro
• Gabriel Morbeck – Quy Nhon Binh Dinh – 2024
• Guilherme Rodrigues Moreira
• Henrique Motta – Hoang Anh Gia Lai – 2017
• Thiago Moura – Saigon – 2019
• Wesley Natã – The Cong-Viettel – 2024–
• Wellington Nem – Becamex Binh Duong – 2024
• Ruy Netto
• Nildo – Binh Dinh – 2008–2009
• Jackson Nogueira – Ho Chi Minh City, Kien Giang – 2009–2013
• Sandro Nogueira – Binh Dinh – 2003
• Denílson de Oliveira – Hoa Phat Hanoi – 2006
• Rafael Oliveira – The Cong, Navibank Saigon, Than Quang Ninh – 2009–2013
• Warley Oliveira – Quang Nam, Sanna Khanh Hoa – 2018–2019
• Miranda Oyarce – Haiphong – 2004
• Eder Pacheco – Tien Giang – 2006
• Antonio Padinha – Hoa Phat Hanoi – 2006–2007
• Thiago Papel – Quang Nam, Saigon, Song Lam Nghe An – 2017–2022
• Junior Paraiba – Hoang Anh Gia Lai – 2016
• Daniel Passira – Hanoi FC – 2025–
• Ernesto Paulo – Hoang Anh Gia Lai, Long An – 2012–2013
• João Paulo – Viettel – 2019
• João Paulo – Ho Chi Minh City – 2021–2022
• Pedro Paulo – Saigon, Viettel – 2019–2022
• Zé Paulo – Quang Nam, Thanh Hoa, Hong Linh Ha Tinh, Haiphong, Quy Nhon Binh Dinh – 2020–2023, 2024–2025
• Sandro Pedrosa – Song Lam Nghe An – 2004
• Diogo Pereira
• Tufy Pina – Hong Linh Ha Tinh – 2020
• Maurício Pinto
• Alex Rafael
• Bruno Ramires – Hong Linh Ha Tinh – 2023–2024
• Yago Ramos – Khanh Hoa, Quang Nam, Dong A Thanh Hoa, Xuan Thien Phu Tho – 2023–
• Marlon Rangel – Quy Nhon Binh Dinh, SHB Da Nang – 2023–2024
• Ricardinho – Navibank Saigon – 2011–2012
• Ribamar – Dong A Thanh Hoa – 2024–
• Éder Richartz
• Rincon – Saigon Port – 2006
• Leandro Fernanche Rios – Cong An Haiphong – 2000–2001
• Lucas Rocha – Quang Nam – 2019–2020
• Carlos Rodrigues – Long An – 2004–2006
• Cristiano Roland – Hanoi T&T – 2008, 2009–2013
• Rômulo – Thep Xanh Nam Dinh – 2024–
• Roberto Rosano – Hanoi ACB – 2004
• Igor Salatiel – Dong A Thanh Hoa – 2024–2025
• Victor Sales – Ho Chi Minh City Youth – 2025–
• Alex Sandro – Truong Tuoi Dong Nai – 2025–
• Gustavo Sant’Ana – Viettel, Saigon, Song Lam Nghe An, Than Quang Ninh, Dong A Thanh Hoa, SHB Da Nang – 2019–2025
• Caíque Santos – Thep Xanh Nam Dinh – 2025–
• Douglas Santos – Hue – 2000–2001
• Francisco dos Santos – Hoa Phat Hanoi – 2005–2006
• Kleber Santos – Khatoco Khanh Hoa, Hoa Phat Hanoi – 2007–2010
• Marclei Santos
• Sanya Santos – Song Lam Nghe An – 2006
• Tales dos Santos
• Valdnei Dos Santos – Hoa Phat Hanoi, Song Lam Nghe An, T&T Hanoi – 2005–2009
• William Santos – Hoa Phat Hanoi, Khatoco Khanh Hoa – 2006–2009
• Cássio Scheid – SHB Da Nang – 2025
• Cledson Silva – Da Nang – 2004
• Diego Silva – Dong Thap, Haiphong – 2016, 2020–2021
• Gibson Da Silva – The Cong, Thanh Hoa – 2009–2012
• Lucas Silva – Thep Xanh Nam Dinh – 2024–2025
• Luis Carlos Da Silva – Da Nang – 2006
• Marcelo Da Silva
• Patrick da Silva – Thanh Hoa – 2015
• Robson Siveira – Dong Tam Long An – 2003
• Bruno de Souza – Dong Tam Long An, Binh Dinh – 2004–2008
• Emerson Souza – SHB Da Nang – 2025–
• Rafael de Souza – Hoa Phat Hanoi – 2008
• Rodrigo Souza – XSKT Can Tho – 2010
• Douglas Tardin – Quang Nam, Khanh Hoa – 2018–2019, 2023
• Leandro Teófilo – Da Nang, Hoa Phat Hanoi – 2005, 2007
• Tháileon – Cong An Hanoi, Quy Nhon United – 2025–
• Rodrigo Toledo – Binh Duong, Song Lam Nghe An, An Giang, Hoang Anh Gia Lai, Binh Dinh – 2006–2007, 2008–2010
• Martin Trindade – Tien Giang, Haiphong, Saigon Port, Navibank Saigon – 2005–2010
• Jesus Trindade – Becamex Binh Duong, Ho Chi Minh City – 2008–2009
• Raphael Utzig – Cong An Ho Chi Minh City – 2025–
• João Veras – Hoang Anh Gia Lai – 2024
• Dominic Vinicius
• Joel Vinícius
• Marcão Vinícius – Than Quang Ninh – 2017
• Marcus Vinicius
• Vitão – Cong An Hanoi – 2024–
• Wálber – Thep Xanh Nam Dinh – 2024–
• Wesley
• Wilker
• Willians

• He Zhiquiang
• Niu Jing Long
• Yu Xiang
• Zhao Shuang

• Nicholas Addlery
• Kavin Bryan
• Atapharoy Bygrave
• Andre Clennon
• Andre Fagan
• Sean Fraser
• Rimario Gordon – Hoang Anh Gia Lai, Thanh Hoa, Binh Dinh, Hanoi FC, Haiphong, Becamex Binh Duong – 2018–
• Daniel Green
• Devon Hodges
• Horace James
• Jermie Lynch – Song Lam Nghe An, Haiphong, Than Quang Ninh, Binh Dinh, Van Hien University – 2018–2022, 2025–
• Errol Stevens
• Chevaughn Walsh

• Haruna Abdul – Song Lam Nghe An – 2015
• Clement Achilefu
• Emeka Achilefu – Hanoi ACB, Nam Dinh, Da Nang – 2002–2005
• Achinike – Song Lam Nghe An – 2005–2006
• Yahaya Adamu
• Anthony Adedeji
• Mutiu Adegoke – The Cong – 2008
• Abraham Adelaja
• Hammed Adesope – Dong Thap, Kienlongbank Kien Giang – 2010–2013
• Bakare Ganiyu Adewunmi
• Ochai Agbaji
• Olumuyiwa Aganun
• Emmanuel Tony Agbaji
• Felix Gbenga Ajala – Dong Thap – 2015
• Muisi Ajao – Da Nang – 2003–2004
• Golden Ajeboh
• Ismahil Akinade – Ho Chi Minh City, SHB Da Nang, Hong Linh Ha Tinh – 2020–2021
• Bassey Akpan – Hoang Anh Gia Lai – 2012–2014
• Ebimo West Anderson
• Timothy Anjembe – Vissai Ninh Bình, Dong Thap, Hoa Phat Hanoi, Hanoi ACB, Hoang Anh Gia Lai, FLC Thanh Hoa – 2009–2016
• Ativie Guy Ijiebor Ativie
• Charles Atshimene – Becamex Binh Duong, Quang Nam, Hong Linh Ha Tinh – 2024–
• Sam Ayorinde – Da Nang – 2005–2006
• George Bisan – Than Quang Ninh – 2016
• Sunday Chibuike
• Augustine Chidi Kwem – Hanoi FC – 2024–2025
• Prince Eboagwu
• Chidi Edeh
• Emmanuel Ejike
• Igwe Ejke
• Aniekan Ekpe
• Abdulrazak Ekpoki
• Egware Emmanuel Eloh
• Francis Emeka
• Declan Emeribe
• Sunday Emmanuel – FLC Thanh Hoa, Becamex Binh Duong, Than Quang Ninh, XSKT Can Tho – 2011–2014, 2016–2018
• Alfred Emuejeraye – Boss Binh Dinh – 2006
• Okon Flo Essien
• Anthony Eviparker
• Stephen Eze – Quang Nam – 2023–2024
• Teslim Fatusi
• Udo Fortune
• Fred Friday – Haiphong – 2025–
• Alhaji Gero – Hong Linh Ha Tinh – 2025
• Stephen Gopey – Hong Linh Ha Tinh – 2023
• Emeka Christian Ibe – Song Da Nam Dinh – 2005
• Endurance Idahor – Đồng Tâm Long An – 2004
• Osas Idehen
• Uche Iheruome
• Sunday Ilevbare
• Andrew Amakuro Inerepamo
• Origbaajo Ismaila – Becamex Ho Chi Minh City – 2025–
• Emmanuel Izuagha – Đồng Tâm Long An – 2004–2005
• Ibe Johnson – Haiphong, Tay Ninh – 2005–2007
• Iliya Buba Johnson
• Kelly Kester
• Abia Kobedi – Song Lam Nghe An – 2006
• Samson Kpenosen
• Benjamin Kuku – Song Lam Nghe An – 2024–2025
• Odah Marshall – Song Lam Nghe An – 2016
• Samuel Nnamani – Thep Xanh Nam Dinh – 2023
• Paul Nwachukwu
• Joseph Nwafor
• Dickson Nwakaeme
• Michael Odibe
• Ajoku Obinna
• Moses Tochukwu Odo – Thep Xanh Nam Dinh – 2024
• Ugochukwu Oduenyi – Quang Nam, Becamex Ho Chi Minh City – 2025–
• Edward Ofere
• Jerome Ogbuefi
• Felix Ogbuke
• Adebowale Ogungbure
• Emeka Oguwike
• Henry Okoro
• Philip Okoro
• Michael Olaha – Song Lam Nghe An – 2017–2019, 2022–
• Peter Omoduemuke
• Joseph Onoja – Becamex Binh Duong, Hong Linh Ha Tinh – 2024, 2025–
• Abiodun Folorunso Oyebola
• Daniel Onyekachi
• Peter Onyekachi
• Ifeanyi Frederick Onuigbo
• Andrew Opara
• Christian Osaguona – SHB Da Nang – 2022
• Ganiyu Oseni – Kienlongbank Kien Giang, Hoang Anh Gia Lai, Long An, Becamex Binh Duong, XSKT Can Tho, Hanoi FC, Song Lam Nghe An, Topenland Binh Dinh – 2011–2013, 2014–2019, 2022–2023
• Egbo Osita
• Ejife Ozotite
• Tonka Primus – Dong Tam Long An – 2003
• Abdula Wasiu Saliu
• Monday Samuel
• Abdul Latif Seriki
• Onome Sodje – Dong Nai –
• Raphael Success – Cong An Hanoi, Song Lam Nghe An – 2023–2024
• Christopher Ikechukwu Udensi – Song Da Nam Dinh, Da Nang – 2006
• Blessing Ughojo
• Basden Uzoehere
• Chinedu Udoka
• Ifeanyi Uwanaka
• Akanni-Sunday Wasiu
• Amadi Wenenda – Saigon Port – 2000-2001
• Anderson West – Long An – 2013–2014
• Olajide Williams – Thanh Hoa – 2009

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