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