A graduate of the HAGL – Arsenal JMG Academy, midfielder Lương Xuân Trường emerged as a centerpiece of Vietnamese football following his professional debut in 2015. Known for his technical precision and vision on the pitch, he became the first player from his country to compete in the South Korean K League during his tenure at Incheon United.
Formative Years and Academy Development
Born in Tuyên Quang on 28 April 1995, Lương Xuân Trường began training under his father, Lương Bách Chiến, at age five. His breakthrough occurred in 2007 while representing his home province at a youth tournament in Hanoi, where he caught the attention of recruiters from the HAGL – Arsenal JMG Academy. By 2012, his progression led to an invitation to train with the Arsenal U-17 team in England after academy players impressed during a match against the English club.
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Promoted to the Hoàng Anh Gia Lai senior squad in 2015, Trường was appointed team captain during a period of roster reconstruction. His V.League 1 debut on 4 January 2015 included his first professional goal in a 4–2 victory over Sanna Khanh Hoa. Following stints abroad with South Korean sides Incheon United and Gangwon FC, and a loan spell with Buriram United in Thailand, he returned to Vietnam to compete for Hải Phòng, Hồng Lĩnh Hà Tĩnh, and eventually Trường Tươi Đồng Nai, with whom he secured the V.League 2 title in the 2025–26 season.
Representing the National Team
Trường advanced through Vietnam's youth system, notably captaining the U-19 team to the final of the 2013 AFF U-19 Youth Championship. He earned his senior international debut on 24 March 2016 in a World Cup qualification match against Chinese Taipei. Over the following years, he contributed to Vietnam's success in major regional competitions, including the 2018 AFF Championship and the 2022 VFF Cup.
Fast facts
- Born: 28 April 1995, Tuyên Quang, Vietnam
- Professional debut: 4 January 2015
- First K League club: Incheon United
- First senior international goal: 6 October 2016
- 2016 Vietnamese Silver Ball recipient
- 2018 AFF Championship winner
- Trường Tươi Đồng Nai V.League 2 winner: 2025–26
Questions readers ask
Which international leagues has Lương Xuân Trường played in?
He has played in the South Korean K League for Incheon United and Gangwon FC, and the Thai League for Buriram United.
What major trophies has he won with the national team?
He was part of the squads that won the 2018 AFF Championship and the 2022 VFF Cup.
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