Da Nang FC signs Bryan Ly: Vietnamese overseas player trained at Man City academy, ready to shine in V-League 2026/27

Before the new season, Da Nang FC officially announced a notable contract when successfully recruiting Bryan Ly – a Vietnamese overseas player rated highly promising, who grew up in the Manchester City youth team before playing for several clubs in England and deciding to return to Vietnam to seek opportunities to assert his name. Born in 2026, Bryan Ly plays as a central midfielder and can also play well as an attacking midfielder. Being trained in the English football environment from a young age helps him possess a solid basic technical foundation, modern tactical thinking, and abundant fitness – something not every domestic player can have right when stepping into professional football. With a height of 1m78, Bryan Ly brings youth, energy and the desire to express himself. His playing style is highly rated by experts for its quickness, simplicity but effectiveness. He is not afraid of physical contact, always moves widely to create space for teammates, and especially has the ability to connect the midfield with the attack – something the Da Nang coaching staff desperately needs in a modern central midfielder. According to the reporter's research, Bryan Ly had a long period training at Manchester City's academy – one of the world's leading youth training centers. Here, he was exposed to controlling football philosophy, high pressing and smart game reading. After that, he successively played for many clubs in England in lower divisions, accumulating real-match experience before recognizing the ripe time to return to Vietnam to contribute. Notably, Bryan Ly is the older brother of Brandon Ly – a player currently playing for Phu Tho on loan from CAHN. Both brothers are Vietnamese overseas talents expected to soon shine in the V-League, thereby opening the door to wearing the Vietnam national team jersey in the future. The appearance of this duo further increases the appeal of Vietnam's highest tournament, and also shows the trend of Vietnamese-origin players gradually returning to contribute to the national football.