Name: Phan Văn Tài EmNickname: "Hai Lúa" (Peasant), "Chú Mười" (Uncle 10)
Country: :

Vietnam
Club:
Đồng Tâm Long An (Long An FC)
Shirt Number: 22, 19, 10
Position: ★
CMF,
DMF |
AMF,
SMF (Optional)
Side: RF/BS
Age: 23-28 years (23/04/1982)
Height: 170 cm
Weight: 65 kg
Attack:
70Defence:
62Balance:
72Stamina:
83Top Speed:
75Acceleration:
78Response:
77Agility:
76Dribble Accuracy:
73Dribble Speed:
76Short Pass Accuracy:
79Short Pass Speed:
77Long Pass Accuracy:
78Long Pass Speed:
79Shot Accuracy:
68Shot Power:
82Shot Technique:
66Free Kick Accuracy:
68Curling:
75Header:
72Jump:
78Technique:
75Aggression:
77Mentality:
80Goalkeeper Skills:
50Team Work:
81Injury Tolerance:
ACondition:
6Weak Foot Accuracy:
6Weak Foot Frequency:
7Consistency:
6Growth type:
Early/LastingCARDS:P10 - Long Ranger
S01 - 1-touch Play
S02 - Outside Curve
SPECIAL ABILITIES: Middle Shooting - 1-touch Play - Outside
Attack/Defence Awareness Card: Balanced Phan Văn Tài Em was one of the most respected Vietnamese footballers of the 2000s, best known for his leadership and consistency in midfield. Born in Long An in 1982, he spent the majority of his club career with Gạch Đồng Tâm Long An, helping them win the V.League 1 title in 2005 and 2006. He earned over 50 caps for the Vietnamese national team, serving as a key figure during the country’s golden period. Tài Em’s crowning achievement came in 2008 when he captained Vietnam to their historic AFF Championship victory — the country’s first regional title after reaching the Quarter Final of Asian Cup in 2007.
Tài Em was a central midfielder known for his stamina, and disciplined play. He wasn’t a flashy technician or goal-scorer but rather a quiet orchestrator who controlled the tempo of matches through smart passing and positional awareness. He excelled in short combinations and was often the link between defense and attack, showing great spatial understanding and decision-making under pressure. Tài Em used both feet equally well when passing or shooting. Despite his small stature, he was quite effient in the air.