Hanoi FC appoints Liverpool legend Harry Kewell as head coach

Coach Harry Kewell, born in 1978, is a familiar name to many Vietnamese football fans. During his international career, the Australian football legend played 56 times for the national team, scored 17 goals and participated in two World Cups in 2006 and 2010.

At club level, Harry Kewell became famous in the Premier League with Leeds United and Liverpool, winning the UEFA Champions League 2004/2005 and FA Cup 2005/2006.

After retiring at the age of 36, Harry Kewell began his coaching career in 2017, leading clubs in England such as Crawley Town, Notts County, Oldham Athletic and Barnet.

In 2022, he joined the coaching staff of Celtic Club (Scotland) as an assistant to coach Ange Postecoglou, before taking on the position of head coach of Yokohama F. Marinos in early 2024.

Under his leadership, the Japanese team won the 2023/2024 AFC Champions League runner-up position.

With extensive experience in Europe both as a player and as a coach, Coach Harry Kewell is expected to bring a breath of fresh air, contributing to raising the level of Hanoi Club on the journey to conquer domestic goals and the aspiration to reach the continental level.

Over the past two decades, Hanoi FC has become the most successful football team in Vietnam. However, the capital's football representative has always affirmed its desire to improve and integrate internationally.

The appointment of coach Harry Kewell is seen as a strong message for long-term development orientation, the beginning of a new era for Hanoi Club.

Harry Kewell, a big name who was once famous in the English Premier League and competed in the World Cup, coming to Hanoi is also a testament to the attraction and aspirations of Hanoi Club.

This is the foundation for Hanoi Club to build a modern identity and reach out to the continent.

Hanoi FC did not have a really good start in V.League 2025/26 when they only won 2 matches after 6 rounds and are currently ranked 6th on the rankings with 8 points.

Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/the-thao/clb-ha-noi-bo-nhiem-huyen-thoai-cua-liverpool-harry-kewell-lam-hlv-truong-172377.html