Despite being one of the teams with the lowest average height at the 2024 AFC U23 Championship, the U23 Vietnam team still holds a unique physical advantage in Group D. According to statistics from the AFC, the average height of the Vietnamese squad is 1.763 meters, placing them third from the bottom among the 16 teams participating in the tournament.
Interestingly, within their group, U23 Vietnam has a slight edge over their counterparts U23 Kuwait and U23 Malaysia, who have average heights of 1.7626 meters and 1.7609 meters respectively, making them the shortest teams in the tournament. U23 Vietnam’s position offers a tactical advantage in a group where height differences are marginal but could still influence play styles and set-piece strategies.
The other member of Group D, U23 Uzbekistan, averages 1.772 meters in height and ranks 11th in the tournament. Notably, their standout player, midfielder Abbosbek Fayzullaev, stands at just 1.63 meters, further illustrating that height is but one of many factors in football.
Highlighting the diversity within the Vietnamese squad, goalkeeper Tran Trung Kien towers at 1.91 meters, making him the tallest player in Group D, while defender Ho Van Cuong, at 1.63 meters, is one of the shortest in the tournament.
Across all teams competing at the 2024 AFC U23 Championship, the average height is 1.789 meters. The tallest player is goalkeeper Yu Jinyong from U23 China at 2 meters, and the shortest is defender Phon-ek Maneekorn from U23 Thailand, standing at 1.6 meters.
This detailed look at the physical statistics reveals that while height can contribute to a team’s profile, the outcome of the games will depend more significantly on skill, tactics, and teamwork. U23 Vietnam’s preparation and strategy, considering their unique physical characteristics, could well turn perceived disadvantages into strategic benefits as they compete on Asia’s prestigious U23 stage.
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