Thai fans: 'We don't need naturalization like Vietnam's national team'

The naturalization story of Vietnam's national team continues to attract attention as some Thai fans have expressed their views on this trend.

Specifically, after Thai media published an article with the eye-catching title "Not Brazil, this is Vietnam's national team", many comments appeared below, presenting different perspectives on Vietnam's national team's policy of using naturalized players.

One notable opinion came from a Thai fan: "Personally, I hope Thailand stays at this level (maximum mixed-race players) and that's enough. We don't need to use such naturalized players."

This comment quickly drew attention as it reflects the viewpoint of not wanting Thailand's national team to follow the naturalization path like some other teams in the region. At the same time, it also indirectly shows the appeal of Vietnam's current squad.

Additionally, some Thai fans support Vietnam's naturalization trend: "If it's done according to the rules, then just do it."

Another fan shared: "Honestly, I'm not opposed haha. If they play in the domestic league for 5 years and then naturalize according to FIFA laws and regulations, then just do it. Just don't do reckless things like falsifying documents as some countries do."

In the article containing the above comments, MrFootball AEC shared about Vietnam's national team training session featuring two Brazilian-origin players, Nguyen Xuan Son and Do Hoang Hen (Hendrio Araujo). Both have completed naturalization procedures and are actively training with the team to prepare for important upcoming matches.

Heading into the FIFA Days in March 2026, Vietnam's national team announced a 23-player list. This squad includes many experienced key players such as Dang Van Lam, Nguyen Filip, Duy Manh, Hoang Duc, Quang Hai, and Tuan Hai, forming a stable core for the team.

Besides, the inclusion of naturalized players like Nguyen Xuan Son, Cao Pendant Quang Vinh, and especially the newcomer Do Hoang Hen provides additional tactical options for the coaching staff. Do Hoang Hen, who officially obtained Vietnamese citizenship in October 2025, is highly regarded for his individual technique and creativity after many years playing in V.League.

During this FIFA Days period, Vietnam's national team will have a friendly match against Bangladesh on March 26 at Hang Day Stadium, before facing Malaysia on March 31 at Thiên Truong Stadium in the final qualifying round for the 2027 Asian Cup.