Three years of romance lead to engagement for star midfielder and girlfriend

The romantic moment, which reportedly took place in the presence of close friends, was joyously accepted by Huyen.

Following the proposal, the couple organized a traditional ceremony on Wednesday to mark their engagement. Plans are underway for an official engagement event on Jan. 1, 2024, followed by a wedding near the Tet Lunar New Year in Feb. 2024.

The couple, who started dating in 2021, have maintained a low profile regarding their relationship. Huyen first publicly appeared with Hai in June this year when she accompanied him to the Cong An Ha Noi FC headquarters for a contract signing event.

Similarly, until August this year, Hai had refrained from sharing images of his girlfriend on social media. The first photo featuring Huyen uploaded by Hai to social media showed the two with their backs to the camera.

However, Huyen is known to have been involved in various events with Hai’s family, including trips to France to support the footballer during his tenure with the French club Pau FC, suggesting a close bond with his family.

The pair has also been seen together at significant events, such as attending the wedding of Hai’s close friend and national team defender Doan Van Hau in Hanoi on Nov. 26.

Hai, 26, is celebrated as one of Vietnam’s leading football talents. As a pivotal member of the national team, he has achieved notable successes including the SEA Games 2019 gold medal, the 2018 AFF Cup title, and participating in the final World Cup qualifiers for the first time in Vietnam’s history in 2021.

He reportedly earns a monthly salary of VND100 million (US$4,107) from Cong An Ha Noi FC, after concluding his contract with Pau FC earlier this year.

Huyen, 23, has made a name for herself as an online influencer and entrepreneur. She boasts a significant following of over 421,000 on TikTok.