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Lê Huỳnh Đức is a Vietnamese football manager and former footballer currently coaching SHB Ðà Nẵng of the V-League
. Đức is a former member of the Vietnam national football team
, with whom he earned 60 caps
(a national record), as well as being its top scorer. He became the first Vietnamese footballer to be signed to a club outside of Vietnam when he signed on for a year's stint with Chongqing Lifan
. In 2009, he became both the youngest coach to win the V-League's "Best Coach of the Month" award, and the first coach to win the award in three consecutive months. His coaching style is best known for its toughness and discipline, which is credited with helping SHB Ðà Nẵng emerge as champions in the 2009 V-League season.
's football club in Ho Chi Minh City
. The following year he moved to the Ho Chi Minh City Police Football Club
, where he had his most productive stint, staying with the club until 2000. He also began playing with Vietnam's national football team
during this time, joining in 1995 and playing through until 2000, returning in 2002 and 2004. He earned a record 60 caps with the national team, as well as being its top scorer. In 2001, he made Vietnamese football history by becoming the first Vietnamese footballer signed to play abroad when he joined Chongqing Lifan
, a Chinese Super League
club. He returned to Vietnam the following year, signing on with on with East Asian Bank Football Club for a two-year stay. In 2004, he made his final move to SHB Ðà Nẵng, where he stayed until his promotion to manager in 2008.
by Manager Calisto. Đức once again made history when he was named the V-League's Best Coach of the Month in March 2009, becoming the youngest coach to win the award. He received the same award in April and May of the same year, becoming the first coach ever to win the award for three consecutive months. His coaching is credited with helping SHB Ðà Nẵng emerge as champions in the 2009 V-League and at the Vietnamese Cup
in the same year.
He won V-League and National cup as manager at Danang club (2009)
V-League
The number of foreign players is restricted to five per team. A team could use three foreigners on the field each game.As 2009 statistics, about half of V-League foreign players are Brazilian and the rest come from Argentina, Nigeria, Ghana, Czech Republic, Thailand and others.-Attendance:V-League...
. Đức is a former member of the Vietnam national football team
Vietnam national football team
The Vietnam national football team is the national football team representing Vietnam and is managed by the Vietnam Football Federation.In the FIFA World Rankings, Vietnam's highest standing was in the first release of the figures, in September 1998, at 84th...
, with whom he earned 60 caps
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
(a national record), as well as being its top scorer. He became the first Vietnamese footballer to be signed to a club outside of Vietnam when he signed on for a year's stint with Chongqing Lifan
Chongqing Lifan
Chongqing Lifan, are a professional Chinese football club who currently plays in the Chinese League One division. They play their home games at the 58,680 seater Chongqing Olympic Sports Center in Chongqing and are owned by the Chongqing based Lifan Group, which manufactures motorcycles, cars and...
. In 2009, he became both the youngest coach to win the V-League's "Best Coach of the Month" award, and the first coach to win the award in three consecutive months. His coaching style is best known for its toughness and discipline, which is credited with helping SHB Ðà Nẵng emerge as champions in the 2009 V-League season.
Player
Đức began his career as a professional football player in 1991, playing with the 7th Military Region7th Military Region (Vietnam People's Army)
7th Military Zone of Vietnam People's Army, is directly under the Ministry of Defense of Vietnam, tasked to organize, build, manage and command armed forces defending the South East Vietnam.* Command Headquarters: Ho Chi Minh City...
's football club in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City , formerly named Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam...
. The following year he moved to the Ho Chi Minh City Police Football Club
Ho Chi Minh City Police F.C.
Ho Chi Minh City Police F.C. is a Vietnamese football club based in Ho Chi Minh City. They were champions in the 1995 season of the V-League, Vietnam's top-level association football league. They placed as runners-up in the 1993-1994, 1996, 1999-2000, and 2001-2002 seasons. Star striker Lê Huỳnh...
, where he had his most productive stint, staying with the club until 2000. He also began playing with Vietnam's national football team
Vietnam national football team
The Vietnam national football team is the national football team representing Vietnam and is managed by the Vietnam Football Federation.In the FIFA World Rankings, Vietnam's highest standing was in the first release of the figures, in September 1998, at 84th...
during this time, joining in 1995 and playing through until 2000, returning in 2002 and 2004. He earned a record 60 caps with the national team, as well as being its top scorer. In 2001, he made Vietnamese football history by becoming the first Vietnamese footballer signed to play abroad when he joined Chongqing Lifan
Chongqing Lifan
Chongqing Lifan, are a professional Chinese football club who currently plays in the Chinese League One division. They play their home games at the 58,680 seater Chongqing Olympic Sports Center in Chongqing and are owned by the Chongqing based Lifan Group, which manufactures motorcycles, cars and...
, a Chinese Super League
Chinese Super League
The Chinese Football Association Super League , commonly known as Chinese Super League or CSL, currently known as the Pirelli Chinese Football Association Super League for sponsorship reasons, is the highest tier of professional association football in China, operating under the auspices of the...
club. He returned to Vietnam the following year, signing on with on with East Asian Bank Football Club for a two-year stay. In 2004, he made his final move to SHB Ðà Nẵng, where he stayed until his promotion to manager in 2008.
Coach/Manager
Đức began coaching during his time with East Asian Bank football club, where he also worked as assistant manager. He continued in this role with Ðà Nẵng F.C. until his promotion to Manager in 2008. The next year, he was nominated as assistant manager of Vietnam's national football teamVietnam national football team
The Vietnam national football team is the national football team representing Vietnam and is managed by the Vietnam Football Federation.In the FIFA World Rankings, Vietnam's highest standing was in the first release of the figures, in September 1998, at 84th...
by Manager Calisto. Đức once again made history when he was named the V-League's Best Coach of the Month in March 2009, becoming the youngest coach to win the award. He received the same award in April and May of the same year, becoming the first coach ever to win the award for three consecutive months. His coaching is credited with helping SHB Ðà Nẵng emerge as champions in the 2009 V-League and at the Vietnamese Cup
Vietnamese Cup
The Vietnamese Cup is an annual soccer competition in Vietnam. It is one of the three major Vietnamese clubs competitions held by the Vietnam Football Federation , and has existed since 1992- Past results :-See also:* Football in Vietnam...
in the same year.
Club
- V-League: 1 with Ho Chi Minh City Police Football Club (1995)
He won V-League and National cup as manager at Danang club (2009)
Personal honours
- Vietnamese top scorer: 1996, 1998
- The only player to participate in 3 SEA Games football competition in a row (1995,1997,1999).
- The only player to participate in 5 Tiger CupTiger CupThe ASEAN Football Championship , is a biennial international association football competition organized by the ASEAN Football Federation , contested by the national teams of Southeast Asia...
s (1996,1998,2000,2002,2004). - Vietnamese Golden Ball: 1995, 1997, 2002.
- Vietnamese Silver Ball: 1998, 1999, 2000.
- Tiger Cup all-time topscorer with 14 goals
- Asean Football Championship 3rd place overall top goalscorer
- Manager of month in V-League 2009
- Manager of Month in January and February in V-League 2010