Bóng đá Việt 1 November 2026
Vietnam U23: a route that avoids the old loop
Every U23 cycle brings a new generation, but few players step straight into the senior squad.
Vietnam has a strong record at youth level, yet few U23 players stay in the senior team.
Three specific gaps explain it: no transition league, few club minutes, no individual plans.
No transition competition
Players reach the V.League with 30-40 official matches, far fewer than peers in Japan or Korea.
Club minutes
Clubs under pressure prefer imports and established players.
No individual plans
Development is left to luck and agents.
Positive examples
Loans to lower divisions are effective but rare.
A five-year route
An under-21 league, minimum under-23 minutes, and mandatory individual plans.
Conclusion
All three are administrative decisions, not budget problems.