The fact that Que Ngoc Hai officially joined the East Asia Club of Thanh Hoa after reaching the farewell agreement of Binh Duong is not only a simple transfer but also a symbol of rebirth, belief and aspiration of both a team and an individual.
When the leader wants to find himself
Two seasons for Binh Duong Club (now Becamex Ho Chi Minh City) is probably a period of not very smoothly for Que Ngoc Hai. Expected to be a solid rock in the defense, but persistent injuries and unstable performance have made “Hai Que” not show the right level of inherent level.
The Nghe An star only played 15 matches with 982 minutes of play in the 2023-2024 season and although the number of minutes has increased in the season 2024-2025 (2,005 minutes in 25 matches), the mark that he left is no longer as bold as before. Personal mistakes, such as the wrong judgment in the 1-1 draw of Vietnam Tel with India, or a disastrous penalty in the semi-final of the National Cup against SLNA recently made him gradually lose his position in the eyes of experts.
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Que Ngoc Hai did not play as expected in Binh Duong |
At the age of 32, the physical strength, speed and agility of Que Ngoc Hai clearly no longer the same. That is the indispensable rule of time, one thing that any professional player faces.
And when expected is no longer met, a breakup is inevitable and also necessary for both sides. Binh Duong has the opportunity to find new factors that are more suitable for development orientation, and Que Ngoc Hai needs a new environment to find inspiration and assert her values.
The fact that Que Ngoc Hai left Binh Duong to join East Asia Thanh Hoa is considered a good decision for all. For coach Nguyen Anh Duc at Binh Duong Club (now renamed Becamex Ho Chi Minh City), this is an opportunity to reduce a concern about the use of former teammates in Vietnam, and open the door for Ngoc Hai to play more.
With Que Ngoc Hai, leaving Binh Duong will help him open a new chapter in his career at the Thanh team. But most importantly, this gives Thanh Hoa an important piece, a solution to the defensive problem that has revealed many limitations last season.
V.League 2024/2025 is a turbulent season with East Asia Thanh Hoa under the guidance of two foreign rulers Velizar Popov and Tomislav Steinbruckner. The defense is always a permanent concern for them with a series of 'deadly' mistakes. And in that context, the appearance of Que Ngoc Hai is like a new breeze, a bold strategic step of the Thanh team, especially in the context of rumors about the departure of Dinh Tien Thanh and Nguyen Thanh Long.
Many people may be surprised to believe that Thanh Hoa recruits Que Ngoc Hai, simply because in the process of cutting the budget and gradually rejuvenating forces with many new faces, Thanh Hoa decided to recruit an old player and have just experienced a difficult period like Que Ngoc Hai.
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Que Ngoc Hai promises to be a quality addition to Thanh Hoa Club. |
However, that is the difference of a big star, a player who won the AFF Cup and was once the leader of the Vietnamese team. With its vision and careful calculation, the Board of Directors of Dong A Thanh Hoa Club not only looks at the instant performance of Hai 'Que', but they have put their faith in her experience, the quality of the leader and the fighting spirit of his never giving up.
This was shared by Mr. Cao Hoang Duc – the club's leader: “We need a seasoned player to join people like Doan Ngoc Tan and Le Van Thang to guide the young players. Que Ngoc Hai has good expertise, high fighting spirit and always a model for young players to follow.”
This is clearly a valuable affirmation, showing that the importance of Que Ngoc Hai does not only stop at the professional side but also the role of leading and transmitting fire to the next generation.
Challenges and expectations ahead
The contract lasted for 3 years, sticking to Que Ngoc Hai with the Thanh team to the end of the 2027/2028 season, which is the most obvious evidence for the belief that Dong A Thanh Hoa put on him. This is an important step in the club's effort to rebel after parting with some pillars and foreign soldiers last season.
The appearance of Coach Choi Won-Kwon, former Daegu coach and assistant to the Vietnamese team, along with Que Ngoc Hai, formed a duo expected to help the team overcome the transfer phase and towards a V.League 2025/2026 season more positively.
With the experienced experience that I trained through many peak seasons, the bravery has been verified at both the club and the national team, Que Ngoc Hai is expected to bring certainty, stability and especially the leader of the defense of Thanh. He will definitely be an example, a person who communicates experience to young players, helping them to grow more in thinking and playing.
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Que Ngoc Hai is expected to become an example for juniors to study in Thanh Hoa |
However, the road ahead certainly does not experience roses. The biggest challenge for Que Ngoc Hai is to maintain fitness and stay away from injuries. Moreover, the integration with the play and philosophy of the new coach Choi Won-Kwon is also an important factor. Dong A Thanh Hoa, with a squad in the rejuvenation phase, will need time to shape and maximize strength.
The fact that Que Ngoc Hai joined East Asia Thanh Hoa was not only a new beginning for him but also a testament to the value of experience, bravery and spirit of dedication in modern football. He has shown that, although there are times of ups and downs, the passion and desire to be dedicated is always burning.
This deal not only benefits Que Ngoc Hai and Dong A Thanh Hoa but also brings hope to Vietnamese football fans. They will witness a stronger, more brave, and determined Que Ngoc Hai to assert their values.
Let's wait and cheer for this promising new journey of Que Ngoc Hai in the land of Thanh. Can he with Dong A Thanh Hoa writing new fairy tales, bringing glory for Thanh Hoa football and once again affirming his position? Only time can answer, but this will definitely be a transferable deal to expect.