These 4 Thai players’ valuation doubled Vietnam squad’s

The battle of Vietnam against Thailand in 2019 King’s Cup is expected as a special one due to its maiden King’s Cup under Park Hang-seo time.

Vietnam faces Thailand for the first time in an official match by the national level.

Although holding a friendly game spirit, King’s Cup is one of official tournament managed by FIFA.

Therefore, football clubs are forced to hand out players for serving under national color. That means both Thailand and Vietnam are launching their strongest formations heading into the super-classic clash of ASEAN football.

Considering the balance of powers, the two ASEAN giants have their own stars. However, based on the database, Vietnam seems to be inferior to Thailand.

The four abovementioned players namely Chanathip Songkrasin ($1.5M), Theerathon Bunmathan ($800.000), Kawin Thamsatchanan ($650.000), and Thitipan Puangchan ($600.000) value a double transferred valuation comparing to the whole Vietnam NT squad (the line-up representing in 2019 Asian Cup) having an overall value of  €1.3M.

The most valuated player in Vietnam NT line-up is Dang Van Lam by €300.000.

It is reasonable that the overseas-based Thai players have high transferred valuations because of their pivotal role in the squad.

Chanathip is an irreplaceable footballer of Sapporo, while Theerathon and Thitipan are the mainstay factors of Oita Trinita and Yokohama. M respectively. Last but not least, goalie Kawin is the brightest option for the one protecting OH Leuven FC’s citadel.

Although being left behind in term of transferred valuation, Vietnam NT is holding certain advantages (such as the stable coaching board, having free minds ahead of the game, player’s stunning form, and the perfect teamwork of players) in the upcoming facing.