Mạc Hồng Quân

Mạc Hồng Quân (born 1 January 1992) is a Vietnamese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder and as a forward for V.League 1 club Hưng Yên. Born in Vietnam and grew up in Czech Republic, he played for the Vietnam national team between 2013 and 2017.

Early life Born in Hải Dương, Hong Quan migrated to Czech Republic with his family in 2000 at the age of 8. As a child, he played with FK Tachov, before joining AC Sparta Prague in 2007.

Club career AC Sparta Prague B Hồng Quân began his professional career with the B squad of AC Sparta Prague. He captained the club during 2011–2012.

FLC Thanh Hoa Hồng Quân made his highly anticipated debut in the V.League 1 when he signed with FLC Thanh Hóa before Matchday 12 of the 2013 season. However, after a poor start to the 2014 V.League 1 season, Thanh Hóa released Hồng Quân.

International career In June 2012, Mạc Hồng Quân was invited to train with the Vietnam U22 by the Vietnam Football Federation after being scouted by the Vietnam U19's coach Mai Đức Chung. He was selected for the final roster for the 2013 AFC U-22 Championships qualifiers.

On 15 September 2014, the underdogs Vietnam thrash Iran 4-1 in shock win in the men's football event of the 2014 Asian Games. Hong Quan assisted the first and scored the second goal after passing two Iran defenders before defeating goalkeeper Sedghi. He was praised by the Vietnamese media for his movement and ability to find space in dangerous areas.

Hong Quan was part of Vietnam's squad in the 2014 AFF Championship.

International goals Scores and results list Vietnam's goal tally first.

Under-23 Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition1. 23 June 2012 Yangon, Thuwunna Stadium 1–0 1-2 2013 AFC U-22 Championship qualification2. 28 June 2012 Yangon, Thuwunna Stadium 2-0 9-0 2013 AFC U-22 Championship qualification3. 3-0 4. 8 December 2013 Naypyidaw, Zayarthiri Stadium 6–0 7-0 2013 Southeast Asian Games5. 15 December 2013 Naypyidaw, Zayarthiri Stadium 5–0 5-0 2013 Southeast Asian Games6. 17 December 2013 Naypyidaw, Zayarthiri Stadium 1-2 1-2 2013 Southeast Asian Games7. 15 September 2014 South Korea, Ansan, Ansan Wa~ Stadium 2-0 4-1 2014 Asian Games8. 20 May 2015 Bishan, Bishan Stadium 3-0 6-0 2015 Southeast Asian Games9. 2 June 2015 Bishan, Bishan Stadium 1-0 5-1 2015 Southeast Asian Games10. 7 June 2015 Bishan, Bishan Stadium 2-0 4-0 2015 Southeast Asian Games11. 15 June 2015 Kallang, National Stadium 1-0 5-0 2015 Southeast Asian Games

Vietnam Scores and results list Vietnam's goal tally first. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition1. 16 November 2014 Mỹ Đình National Stadium, Hanoi, Vietnam 1–1 3–1 Friendly2. 17 May 2015 Mỹ Đình National Stadium, Hanoi, Vietnam 1–0 1–1 Friendly3. 10 October 2017 Mỹ Đình National Stadium, Hanoi, Vietnam 5–0 5–0 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification

Honours Than Quang Ninh FC Vietnamese Cup: 2016 Vietnamese Super Cup: 2016

Vietnam U23 Southeast Asian Games Bronze medal: 2015

Individual V.League 1 Team of the Season: 2019

Personal life Mạc Hồng Quân began dating Vietnamese model Kỳ Hân in early 2016. The couple got married on June 26, 2016. Their first child, a son, Tỏi, was born in 2017.