Hanoi 15 June 2026 – The 2025/26 Vietnamese Professional Football season concluded after 340 matches filled with drama, excitement, and unforgettable moments. The V.League Awards 2026 ceremony was held to recognize the outstanding teams and individuals who left their mark on another memorable campaign.
After 25 years of growth and development, professional football in Vietnam has established a solid foundation in competition management, organization, governance, and commercial development. The professional leagues have become more than just elite competitions for clubs; they now play a vital role in the national football structure, serving as a key platform for developing talent and supplying players to Vietnam’s national teams.
The 2025/26 season once again demonstrated strong organizational stability, allowing clubs to plan and execute their sporting strategies effectively. On the pitch, the level of competition continued to rise, with intense battles taking place at both ends of the table. The races for the championship, continental qualification, and survival remained open until the closing rounds, delivering excitement throughout the season.
When it came to individual honors, newly crowned champions Hanoi Police FC dominated the major awards after an outstanding campaign. The club swept nearly every top individual category, reflecting their dominance throughout the season.
Brazilian striker Alan Grafite finished as the league’s top scorer, while Nguyen Quang Hai was named the V.League 1 Player of the Season. Head coach Mano Polking received the Coach of the Season award after guiding Hanoi Police FC to the league title.
Meanwhile, Doan Van Hau earned the Goal of the Season award for his spectacular strike, completing an almost perfect awards night for the V.League 1 champions.
2025/26 Vietnam Professional Football Awards
LPBank V.League 1 2025/26
Final League Standings
| Position | Club |
|---|---|
| Champions | Hanoi Police FC |
| Runners-up | The Cong Viettel |
| Third Place | Ninh Binh FC |
Season Awards
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Fair Play Club | Hanoi FC |
| Club with the Most Young Players Used | Song Lam Nghe An |
| Outstanding Match Organizers | Hoang Anh Gia Lai, Hong Linh Ha Tinh, Ninh Binh FC, Nam Dinh FC |
| Best Playing Surface | Hai Phong FC, Ninh Binh FC, Nam Dinh FC, SHB Da Nang |
| Coach of the Season | Mano Polking – Hanoi Police FC |
| Player of the Season | Nguyen Quang Hai – No.19, Hanoi Police FC |
| Young Player of the Season | Nguyen Dinh Bac – No.9, Hanoi Police FC |
| Goal of the Season | Doan Van Hau (66th minute, Matchweek 10 makeup match: Dong A Thanh Hoa vs Hanoi Police FC) |
| Top Scorer | Alan Grafite – No.72, Hanoi Police FC |
Team of the Season
- Goalkeeper: Nguyen Filip (Hanoi Police FC)
- Defender: Cao Pendant Quang Vinh (Hanoi Police FC)
- Defender: Pham Xuan Manh (Hanoi FC)
- Defender: Nguyen Nhat Minh (Hai Phong FC)
- Defender: Kyle Colonna (The Cong Viettel)
- Midfielder: Nguyen Quang Hai (Hanoi Police FC)
- Midfielder: Do Hoang Hen (Hanoi FC)
- Midfielder: Nguyen Hoang Duc (Ninh Binh FC)
- Forward: Nguyen Dinh Bac (Hanoi Police FC)
- Forward: Alan Grafite (Hanoi Police FC)
- Forward: Lucas Vinicius (The Cong Viettel)
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Final League Standings
| Position | Club |
|---|---|
| Champions | Truong Tuoi Dong Nai |
| Runners-up | Bac Ninh FC |
| Third Place | Ho Chi Minh City FC |
Season Awards
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Fair Play Club | Bac Ninh FC |
| Outstanding Match Organizers | Khatoco Khanh Hoa, Quy Nhon United, Truong Tuoi Dong Nai |
| Best Playing Surface | Bac Ninh FC, Quy Nhon United, Ho Chi Minh City FC, Truong Tuoi Dong Nai, Xuan Thien Phu Tho |
| Coach of the Season | Nguyen Viet Thang – Truong Tuoi Dong Nai |
| Player of the Season | Tran Minh Vuong – No.8, Truong Tuoi Dong Nai |
| Young Player of the Season | Nguyen Hoang Anh – No.89, PVF-CAND Youth |
| Top Scorer | Thaileon De Santana Santos – No.99, Quy Nhon United |
Team of the Season
- Goalkeeper: Huynh Tuan Linh (Bac Ninh FC)
- Defender: Nguyen Van Dat (Bac Ninh FC)
- Defender: Phan Ngoc Tin (Quy Nhon United)
- Defender: Duong Van Khoa (Truong Tuoi Dong Nai)
- Defender: Huynh Tan Sinh (Truong Tuoi Dong Nai)
- Midfielder: Phan Van Hieu (Bac Ninh FC)
- Midfielder: To Phuong Thinh (Ho Chi Minh City FC)
- Midfielder: Tran Minh Vuong (Truong Tuoi Dong Nai)
- Midfielder: Luu Tu Nhan (Truong Tuoi Dong Nai)
- Forward: Thaileon De Santana Santos (Quy Nhon United)
- Forward: Nguyen Hoang Anh (PVF-CAND Youth)
National Cup 2025/26
Final Standings
| Position | Club |
|---|---|
| Champions | Ho Chi Minh City Police FC |
| Runners-up | Ninh Binh FC |
| Joint Third Place | Nam Dinh FC & The Cong Viettel |
Referees and Match Officials Honored for Outstanding Performance
Referees
- Hoang Ngoc Ha (Hanoi)
- Ngo Duy Lan (Tay Ninh)
- Mai Xuan Hung (Da Nang)
Assistant Referees
- Tran Duy Khanh (Nghe An)
- Pham Hoai Tam (Ho Chi Minh City)
- Nguyen Trung Hau (Da Nang)
Referee Assessors
- Vo Minh Tri (Ho Chi Minh City)
- Pham Anh Dung (Ho Chi Minh City)
Match Commissioners
- Hoang Ngoc Tuan (Ho Chi Minh City)
- Tran Anh Tuan (Hanoi)
- Nguyen Thai Ben (Da Nang)
These awards recognized the outstanding contributions of clubs, players, coaches, referees, and match officials throughout the 2025/26 Vietnamese professional football season.
VSN/RPT
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