Young Vietnamese talent Pham Anh Khoi is fully capable of representing Vietnam's youth national teams in the future.

Royal Antwerp Football Club has officially announced its first professional contract for 17-year-old Vietnamese-origin player Pham Anh Khoi. In the 2025/26 season, Anh Khoi will play for Antwerp's U23 team, marking a significant milestone in his career and opening up hopes that he may join Vietnam's national teams in the future.

Born in 2007 in Belgium and standing 1.70 meters tall, Pham Anh Khoi can play in various attacking positions but specializes as a right forward. Although holding Belgian nationality, Anh Khoi's family retains Vietnamese citizenship. This factor makes the 17-year-old fully eligible to represent Vietnam's youth teams if he successfully obtains Vietnamese citizenship.

Anh Khoi joined Royal Antwerp's youth academy at the U11 level. After years of training in Belgium's top football environment, the Vietnamese-origin player has matured considerably, gaining recognition for his technical, intelligent style and ability to create breakthroughs. His professional contract at 17 is a testament from a leading Jupiler Pro League club to his efforts and potential.

In the upcoming season, Anh Khoi is expected to become one of the standout players of Antwerp's U23 squad. Should he maintain impressive form, there is a possibility he will be given a chance to join Antwerp's first team, a club with a rich history of winning the Belgian national championship.

According to Vietnam Football Scout, Anh Khoi was previously contacted by the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) to join a training camp with the Vietnam U18 team. However, due to a busy schedule, Khoi was unable to return. His family also confirmed that if given the opportunity in the future, Anh Khoi is ready to dedicate himself to Vietnam's youth national teams. This news has attracted significant interest from Vietnamese football fans, especially as many Vietnamese-origin players are emerging in Europe.

With steady progress and great potential, Anh Khoi could become an important option for Vietnam’s national teams soon. Competing in Belgium’s demanding football environment helps him develop modern tactical thinking, fundamental skills, and competitive ability. If he returns to contribute, Anh Khoi promises to bring fresh energy and add depth to Vietnamese football quality.

Anh Khoi’s success also highlights the growing trend of discovering and developing young Vietnamese talents in Europe. The emergence of players like Khoi will help expand the talent pool for Vietnamese football amid increasing international integration.