After the explosive performance at the VTV Cup 2025, Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen is becoming the focus of public opinion when many people think that she has overcome Tran Thi Thanh Thuy to become the No. 1 star of Vietnamese women's volleyball. However, this controversy is not simple.
In the 2025 VTV Cup final, Bich Tuyen played extremely excellent when scoring up to 46 points – a “terrible” number with any dam, especially when the opponent was a strong club from Russia.
She continuously burdened the attack, scored in the key moments and almost flipped the game. After a suffocating defeat, Bich Tuyen burst into tears, showing the spirit of play and emotion. This performance strengthened her reputation as the most scary “scoring machine” in Southeast Asia.
However, Thanh Thuy is still a big name in the Vietnamese volleyball village. With a height of 1m93 and seasoned international competition experience, Thanh Thuy is not only a symbol of the team but also a spiritual leader for many years.
She played football in Japan, Thailand, and South Korea and was always the No. 1 choice in the role of a master and captain. At this VTV Cup, although not as much as Bich Tuyen, Thanh Thuy still plays a key role, both professional and spiritual.
A remarkable point is that although both are named in the typical squad of the tournament, the organizers only awarded the “Best Principal” to Thanh Thuy. That shows that she still retains a solid position in the eyes of experts. Meanwhile, Bich Tuyen occupied the hearts of fans thanks to the spirit of blood and fascinating style.
To be fair, Thanh Thuy represents stability, bravery and experience – the person who creates the foundation for the whole collective. And Bich Tuyen is the embodiment of the breakthrough, the excellent individual knows how to make a difference.
Therefore, instead of putting two people on the comparison table, Vietnamese women's volleyball should be proud to own two “bright stars” at two generations, ready to lead the team further in the international arena.