Johnny Nguyen (footballer)

Johnny Nguyen
Personal information
Date of birth (1986-01-27) January 27, 1986
Place of birth France
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
–2004 Lens B
2004–2007 Sedan B
2007–2011 Reims 9 (1)
2007–2011Reims B (loan) 25 (0)
2012 Hanoi T&T 3 (0)
2012–2013 Reims Sainte-Anne 2 (0)
2015 Blue Boys Muhlenbach 8 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Johnny Nguyen (Vietnamese: Nguyễn Ngọc Anh;[1] born 27 January 1986) is a retired French footballer who last played as a midfielder for Blue Boys Muhlenbach.

Early life

Nguyen grew up in Reims, France. He started playing football at the age of six.[2]

Career

Nguyen started his career with French side RC Lens B. In 2004, he signed for French side CS Sedan B. In 2007, he signed for French side Stade de Reims. In 2012, he returned to Vietnam, his heritage country and signed for Hanoi T&T. After failure spell in Vietnam, he returned to France and joined EF Reims Sainte-Anne. In 2015, he signed for Luxembourgish club FC Blue Boys Muhlenbach.

Style of play

Nguyen mainly operated as a midfielder. He is left-footed. He is known for his passing ability.[3]

Personal life

Nguyen is of Vietnamese descent. His Vietnamese name is Nguyễn Ngọc Anh.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Nguyen: "Hàng độc" của ông Vinh "Nghệ"". thethaovanhoa.vn. 2 November 2011.
  2. ^ "Johnny Nguyen : pro au stade de Reims". lunion.fr.
  3. ^ "Johnny Nguyễn – ngôi sao tương lai của tuyển Việt Nam". giaoduc.net.vn. 15 April 2012.