Biography
Who is Lê Công Vinh?
Early life and start in football
Born in Quỳnh Lâm, Quỳnh Lưu, Nghệ An, Vietnam, Lê grew up with two older sisters and one younger sister. His family faced difficult conditions during his childhood, including his father's arrest and imprisonment. He began training his football skills at age 14.
Professional club career
Lê played for several clubs throughout his career. In 2008, he moved to Hanoi T&T following a high-profile transfer saga. In 2009, he joined the Portuguese club Leixões on a three-month loan. This move made him the first Vietnamese player to compete in a professional European league. He debuted on October 4, 2009, against União de Leiria and scored his first official goal for the club against Casa Pia during the Taça de Portugal. Upon returning to Vietnam, he played for Hanoi FC and later returned to Sông Lam Nghệ An on a loan deal.
International success and playing style
Internationally, Lê Công Vinh was a key figure for Vietnam. He scored in the 2007 Asian Cup against the United Arab Emirates. During the 2008 AFF Championship, he helped the team reach the final against Thailand. He scored a header in the final minute of the second leg to secure Vietnam's first AFF Championship title. He retired from international football after the 2016 AFF Championship tournament.
Family and personal life
Lê began dating singer Thủy Tiên in 2009, and the couple later became engaged. They welcomed their first daughter on January 2, 2013, which marked exactly four years since they first met.
Birthday and age
Lê Công Vinh was born on December 10, 1985, which makes Lê 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Lê shares the date with 25 other famous people.
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