Mai Duc Chung

Mai Duc Chung is a renowned Vietnamese football coach and former player, celebrated for his significant contributions to women's football in Vietnam. Born in 1951 in Hanoi, he has led the Vietnam women's national team through multiple successful stints, securing six gold medals at the SEA Games and the AFF Cup championship in 2019. Chung was also instrumental in the team's historic achievements, including a fourth-place finish at the 2014 Asiad and qualification for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. After a distinguished playing career in the 1970s and 1980s, he transitioned to coaching, guiding various clubs in the V-League and serving as a mentor to the national teams. Recently, he was honored with the title of Labor Hero for his outstanding dedication and achievements in sports.