Văn Sỹ Sơn (born 26 August 1972) is a Vietnamese former

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er and manager who is currently the head coach of

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club Quảng Nam.

Early life

He grew up in Nghệ An, Vietnam.

Career

Sỹ Sơn spent his entire career playing for Sông Lam Nghệ An. He captained the team from 2004 until his retirement in 2007. After his retirement, Sỹ Sơn became the assistant manager of

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from 2008 to 2020. He was appointed as the manager of Quảng Nam in August 2022 and helped the club win the 2023 V.League 2, gaining a promotion to the

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Style of play

As a skillful and solid left-back, was described as a "fiery captain on the field".

Personal life

His brothers Văn Sỹ Hùng and Văn Sỹ Thủy were also footballers and played for the Sông Lam Nghệ An. He is the father of Văn Sỹ Phong.

Honours

Player

Sông Lam Nghệ An *

: 1999–2000, 2000–2001 *

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: 2001-02 *

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: 2000, 2001, 2002

Manager

Quảng Nam *

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