Vietnamese footballer (born 2008)
Trần Gia Bảo (born 3 January 2008) is a Vietnamese professional footballer who plays as a forward for V.League 1 club Hoàng Anh Gia Lai.
He is currently the youngest player to appear and to score in the history of V.League 1.
Early career
Born in Lâm Đồng, Gia Bảo is a youth product of the Hoàng Anh Gia Lai academy. In 2024, as the captain of the under-17 side of Hoàng Anh Gia Lai, he led the team to the Vietnamese National U-17 Championship final, but lost to Hanoi FC Reserves and Academy.[2][3]
Club career
At the age of 16, Gia Bảo was promoted to Hoàng Anh Gia Lai first team. On 15 September 2024, he made his professional debut in the first matchday of the 2024–25 V.League 1 against Quảng Nam. He entried the field as a substitute player in the 70th minute and scored a goal in the additional time, contributing in his team's 4–0 win.[4] At 16 years old, 8 months and 12 days, he became the youngest player to appear and to score in a V.League 1 game.[5]
International career
In June 2024, Gia Bảo took part in the 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship with Vietnam under-16s. He scored a goal during the tournament as Vietnam finished in the fourth place.[2][6]
Playing style
Gia Bảo is a versatile player. He can play in every position in the attack, and can also operate as an attacking midfielder.[3]
Career statistics
- As of match played 3 October 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club
|
Season
|
League
|
Cup
|
Continental
|
Other
|
Total
|
Division |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals
|
Hoàng Anh Gia Lai
|
2024–25
|
V.League 1
|
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
— |
— |
2 |
1
|
Career total
|
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1
|
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