Saudi Arabia, 16 January 2026 – U23 Vietnam’s leading scorer Nguyen Dinh Bac is closing in on the individual award for Best Goal of the Group Stage at the AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026, following his standout performances with the team.
On the official voting portal of the Asian Football Confederation, Dinh Bac’s goal is currently topping the poll with a clear majority of votes, ahead of the other nominees. The strike came in the group-stage clash between U23 Vietnam and U23 Saudi Arabia, a decisive moment that secured a crucial victory and helped Vietnam finish top of the group.
Introduced in the second half of that match, the 2004-born forward made an immediate impact with a confident touch and a composed finish, underlining his rapid development on the continental stage. His influence has made him one of the most talked-about players of the finals.
Beyond the goal-of-the-round voting, Dinh Bac has been among U23 Vietnam’s standout performers in the group stage, scoring twice and playing a key role in the team’s historic clean sweep of all three matches — a notable milestone for Vietnamese youth football.
On the evening of January 16, Dinh Bac and his teammates will face U23 United Arab Emirates in the quarter-finals of the tournament, where the forward will look to continue his impressive run.
Anh Minh
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