Background and career
Nguyễn Quang Hải (born 12 April 1997) is a Vietnamese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger and captains both for V.League 1 club Công An Hà Nội and the Vietnam national team. Widely regarded as one of the best players in Southeast Asia and one of the best Vietnamese footballers, he is known for his finishing, ball control, vision, and playmaking.
Quang Hải represented Vietnam at the 2019 and 2023 AFC Asian Cup. He is Vietnam's current record appearance holder.
In 2018 and 2019, he was nominated by a panel of sports journalists and football experts for the Best Footballer in Asia award.
