Place of birth Khánh Hòa, Việt Nam Years Team 2004–2010 Khatoco Khánh Hòa Career start 2004 | Playing position Apps (Gls) Height 1.64 m | |
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Date of birth (1985-11-01) November 1, 1985 (age 31) Nominations Golden Ball Male, Vietnamese Golden Ball Best Young Player | ||
Nguyễn Quang Hải (born November 1, 1985) is a Vietnamese former footballer who last played for V.League 1 side Than Quảng Ninh. He is a member of Vietnam national football team.
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Club career
He became famous after a successful national U-21 tournament in 2005 when he was a top scorer. At V-League 2008, he scored 10 goals for the club.
Following the V.League 1 2016 season, Quang Hải announced his retirement from football due to a long persisting back injury.
International career
Quang Hải was chosen to play for Vietnam national football team to compete at 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup as he scored one last-minute goal against Singapore in the semi-final second-leg to bring Vietnam into the final after received the assist from Lê Công Vinh. On May 14, 2009, he scored another late goal in a 1-0 win against Olympiakos FC in an exhibition match.