Nguyen Cong Phuong becomes first player from Vietnam in FIFA 19, gets top 10 ASEAN rating

Nguyen Cong Phuong is an absolute rage in Asian football at the moment, and the forward’s fandom has only increased since he joined Incheon United on loan.

The Vietnamese star was one of the highlights for Park Hang-seo’s men at the AFC Asian Cup a couple of months ago, and has subsequently impressed in his brief time in Korea Republic with Incheon United.

Fans of Cong Phuong have been asking for even more appreciation of their new favourite son however, and have been handed a major boost in the form of FIFA 19.

The premier gaming franchise has included the name of Nguyen Cong Phuong as one of those in the game, and the inclusion was performed once he joined Incheon. He has been rated 62 overall in FIFA 19 with his physicality and shooting the best attributes.

His best stats per FIFAIndex are Balance: 87, Sprint Speed: 75, Agility: 74, Acceleration: 72, Shot Power: 67.

Gamers have already begun to use the mercurial striker in the game and are reaping the benefits.

In career mode, using Cong Phuong can be hugely beneficial as an out and out man or a supporting striker and even a false nine. The 24-year-old joins elite ASEAN company with the likes of Chanathip Songkrasin and Neil Etheridge among those topping the charts for players in FIFA 19 from the region.

More players from Vietnam such as Nguyen Quang Hai could enter FIFA 19 if they decide to pursue greener pastures abroad.

VNF ( Foxsport )