Cong Phuong: 'Life in Japan is great'

"Very wonderful," Cong Phuong shared on J-League's youtube channel when asked about current life in Japan. "Japanese football is at a high level. I'm enjoying the moment here."

The 28-year-old striker said he only had a little difficulty with the weather in Japan. It is cold and often snows, so the players have to wear a lot of clothes, which leads to inconvenience in practice.

Cong Phuong was born in 1995, grew up from the first age of HAGL Arsenal Academy JMG with Luong Xuan Truong, Nguyen Tuan Anh, Nguyen Van Toan.... He was promoted to the V-League first team by HAGL when he was 19 years old, but did not win. any title. At the end of the 2022 season, which is also the time when the contract with the team of the boss Doan Nguyen Duc, Cong Phuong decided to join Yokohama FC with a 3-year contract.

However, he has not been registered by Yokohama FC to play in the first two rounds of J-League 2023. In these two matches, his team lost 0-1 to Nagoya Grampus and drew 2-2 at Shonan Bellmare's field, respectively. . Yokohama FC's next match takes place on March 4 at home against Kashima Antlers.

Cong Phuong used to go to Japan to play for Mito Hollyhock in 2016 on loan but failed, playing five matches and scoring no goals. When asked if the experience from that time would help his return to Japan, he said, "Last time I went to Japan when I was 20 years old. I was too young at that time, so I was a bit worried. That was also the same time. At first, I went abroad to play, so I was a bit afraid to communicate with my teammates. But this time, I have accumulated experience, so it is easier to adapt to the team. I also have more confidence when communicating with the team. Japanese players".

Talking about his goal in his first season with Yokohama FC, Cong Phuong said: "It is to show my full potential to the team. Try to perform well on the field. And help the home team win many victories. win. I will enjoy every moment at Yokohama FC and hope the team finish the season in a good position."

Cong Phuong also thanked Vietnamese fans for always watching and cheering for him.