Hanoi (VNA) -Defender Doan Van Hau has attracted the attention of Germany’s FortunaDusseldorf FC, according to Hoang Anh Tuan, coach of the U20 squad.

Hau, 18, trains and plays with V.League championsHanoi FC. The 1.82m athlete was one of the best players of the U19 team and wona berth to compete at the upcoming U20 World Cup in the Republic of Korea inMay.

“In my opinion, if he receives strong supporthe will be able to compete in Europe,” Tuan said. He revealed that FortunaDusseldorf contacted Hanoi FC and wanted to bring Hau over to test his skillsby joining their U19 side.

Coach Vu Hong Viet of Hanoi FC also had wordsof praise for his player.

“He is the best in this generation in HanoiFC. Hau has good physique, height and a great left leg. Despite being adefender, he can score well from free kicks with that leg,” Viet said.

Responding to the news, Hau, meanwhile, saidhe had not yet received an official offer, but added that it would be greatnews to any player to get an opportunity to play abroad.

Hau and his teammates will play a friendlymatch against Fortuna Dusseldorf’s young team as part of their training inApril. They will also compete against Dortmund and PSV Eindhoven.

Fortuna Dusseldorf, founded in 1895, currentlyplay in the 2.Bundesliga, the second tier of the German football league system.-VNA