Ninh Binh Football Club has new coach

Born in 1983, Gerard Albadajelo - a Spanish citizen, officially leads Ninh Binh Football Club from July 2025, replacing coach Nguyen Viet Thang.

Before signing the contract, Albadalejo and Ninh Binh Club has held many discussions.

Apart from his main task of leading the number-one squad, the Spanish coach will assist Ninh Binh with its plan to build a new football academy in the future.

At the event, several new players also made their first appearance, including midfielders Nguyen Duc Chien and three other players coming from Hoang Anh Gia Lai – Tran Bao Toan, Dung Quang Nho and Chau Ngoc Quang.

The club also hires some foreigner players, comprising forward Gustavo Henrique and two other Spanish players.

Ninh Binh has claimed the top place at V.League 2 in the 2024/25 season with 19 wins and one draw. The club has been promoted to V.League 1.

It has set an ambition after being promoted to Vietnam’s highest professional football tournament.