Nguyễn Công Phượng (born 21 January 1995) is a Vietnamese professional footballer who plays as a forward for V.League 1 club Hoàng Anh Gia Lai, and the Vietnam national football team.Nguyễn Công Phuợng lauded "Vietnamese Messi" by fans and the media due to his playing style and physique, Công Phượng is one of the most promising football talents in Vietnam. He is a product of HAGL – Arsenal JMG Academy and was promoted to Hoàng Anh Gia Lai senior team in 2015. Công Phượng was voted in 2015 as the 'Best Young Player of the Year.