Legacy of Soviet/Russian Tactical Styles in Vietnamese Football Development

The legacy of Soviet/Russian tactical styles in the development of Vietnamese football. The Soviet/Russian tactical style has left a profound imprint on the journey of Vietnamese football development. From the 1960s to the 1980s, Soviet football was famous for the combination of technical short passing and long-ball play, providing Vietnamese players with valuable lessons on discipline, physical fitness, and adaptability. Although there are no modern statistics like xG or PPDA, this legacy is still recognized through many regional successes of the Vietnamese national team. This article will deeply analyze how the principles from the Soviet/Russian era have influenced Vietnamese coaches, especially coach Tran Quoc Tuan, and contributed to victories in SEA Games, ASEAN Cup, and Asian U23 championships.