Dong Thap FC
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| Full name | Dong Thap Football Club | ||
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| Nickname | Chim Hạc Vàng (The Golden Flamingos) | ||
| Founded | 1976 | ||
| Ground | Cao Lãnh Stadium Đồng Tháp, Vietnam | ||
| Capacity | 23,000 | ||
| Chairman | Đặng Xuân Huy | ||
| Manager | Phan Thanh Bình | ||
| League | V.League 2 | ||
| 2024–25 | V.League 2, 6th of 11 | ||
| Website | dongthapfc | ||
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Dong Thap Football Club (Vietnamese: Câu lạc bộ Bóng đá Đồng Tháp) is a Vietnamese professional football club based in Đồng Tháp. As a two-time champion of Vietnam's top division, the club is one of the most historically significant teams in the Mekong Delta region. They currently compete in the V.League 2.
History
[edit]Golden era (1989–1996)
[edit]The club's most successful period was in the late 1980s and mid-1990s. Dong Thap won their first national title in the 1989 V-League, establishing themselves as a major force in Vietnamese football. They cemented their legacy by winning their second championship in the 1996 V-League. During this era, the team was known for producing talented players for the Vietnam national football team.
Period of decline and promotions (2000–2013)
[edit]After their golden era, the club entered a period of instability, becoming a "yo-yo club" that frequently moved between the top two divisions. They were relegated from the V.League 1 in 2001 but won the V.League 2 in 2006 to return, only to be relegated again in 2007. They earned another promotion in 2008 and achieved a respectable third-place finish in the 2010 V.League 1. However, another relegation followed in 2012.
Financial crisis and recent years (2014–present)
[edit]After winning the 2014 V.League 2, the club faced dissolution when its corporate sponsor withdrew funding. Lacking the resources for the 2015 V.League 1, the club was saved at the last minute by a new sponsorship deal.[1] However, they were relegated again after a difficult 2016 V.League 1 season. Since then, Dong Thap has been a regular participant in the V.League 2, working to rebuild and return to the top flight.
Stadium
[edit]The club's home ground is Cao Lãnh Stadium, located in Cao Lanh city. It is a multi-use stadium with a capacity of 23,000 people and is primarily used for football matches.
Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors
[edit]| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
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| 2009-2014 | Nike | Tập đoàn Cao su Đồng Tháp, XSKT Đồng Tháp |
| 2016–2018 | Codad | XSKT Dong Thap Van Hien University Ranee Happy Food Ochao |
| 2018–present | Grand Sport |
Performance in AFC competitions
[edit]- Asian Club Championship: 1 appearance
- 1997–98: Second round
| Season | Competition | Round | Club | Home | Away | |
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| 1997–98 | Asian Club Championship | First round | 
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Churchill Brothers | 0–0 | 1–0 |
| Second round | 
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Finance and Revenue FC | 3–4 | 1–0 |
Season-by-season record
[edit]| Season | Pld | Won | Draw | Lost | GF | GA | GD | PTS | Final position | Notes |
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| 1980 V-League | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 14 | −10 | 4 | 5th (group stage) | Relegation |
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| 1989 V-League | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 11 | +6 | 12 | Champions | |
| 1990 V-League | 8 | 3rd | Qualify for 2nd stage | |||||||
| 1991 V-League | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 9 | 4th | Group stage |
| 1993–94 V-League | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 10 | Qualify for 2nd stage | |
| 1995 V-League | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 13 | +5 | 15 | 3rd (group stage) | Qualify for final round |
| 1996 V-League | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 15 | +8 | 18 | Champions | |
| 1997 V-League | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 21 | −2 | 30 | 8th | Qualified for 1997–98 Asian Club Championship |
| 1998 V-League | 26 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 35 | 36 | −1 | 36 | 7th | |
| 1999–2000 V-League | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 27 | 23 | +5 | 34 | 5th | |
| 2000–01 V-League | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 32 | −9 | 19 | 9th | Relegation to 2002 First League |
| 2002 First League | 22 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 37 | 17 | +20 | 47 | 2nd | Promoted to 2003 V-League |
| 2003 V-League | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 28 | 28 | +0 | 30 | 7th | |
| 2004 V-League | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 23 | 29 | −6 | 25 | 8th | |
| 2005 V-League | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 40 | −22 | 15 | 12th | Relegation to 2006 First League |
| 2006 First League | 26 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 39 | 17 | +22 | 53 | Champions | Promoted to 2007 V-League |
| 2007 V-League | 26 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 21 | 35 | −14 | 20 | 13th | Relegation to 2008 First League |
| 2008 First League | 26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 42 | 23 | +19 | 47 | 3rd | Promoted to 2009 V-League |
| 2009 V-League | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 43 | 31 | +12 | 38 | 5th | |
| 2010 V-League | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 43 | 34 | +9 | 44 | 3rd | |
| 2011 V-League | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 38 | 44 | −6 | 37 | 5th | |
| 2012 V-League | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 32 | 38 | −6 | 30 | 13th | Relegation to 2013 V.League 2 |
| 2013 V.League 2 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 18 | +2 | 24 | 4th | |
| 2014 V.League 2 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 7 | +15 | 26 | Champions | Promoted to 2015 V.League 1 |
| 2015 V.League 1 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 34 | 54 | −20 | 24 | 12th | |
| 2016 V.League 1 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 22 | 67 | −45 | 8 | 14th | Relegation to 2017 V.League 2 |
| 2017 V.League 2 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 23 | −8 | 7 | 7th | Relegation playoffs |
Current squad
[edit]As of 9 September 2025[2]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
[edit]Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Current coaching staff
[edit]| Position | Name |
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| Head coach |  Phan Thanh Bình
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| Assistant coach | Nguyễn Thành Long Giang
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| Technical analyst | Nguyễn Văn Bước Nguyễn Văn Ngân
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| Doctor | Nguyễn Hữu Quý An
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Managers
[edit]- Đoàn Minh Xương (1986–1999)
- Trần Công Minh (2003–04)
- Lại Hồng Vân (2006 – June 2007)
- Đoàn Minh Xương (June 2007 – Sept 07)
- Phạm Anh Tuấn (Oct 2007 – Jan 08)
- Phạm Công Lộc (Nov 2008 – Feb 11)
- Trang Văn Thành (Jan 2011 – Apr 12)
- Trần Công Minh (Apr 2012 – Apr 2013)
- Phạm Công Lộc (Apr 2013– Apr 2016)
- Trần Công Minh (May 2016– Jul 2019)
- Nguyễn Anh Tông (Jul 2019– Dec 2020)
- Phan Thanh Bình (Feb 2022–present)
Honours
[edit]National competitions
[edit]- V.League 1
- Winners (2): 1989, 1996
- Third place (1): 2010
- V.League 2
- Winners (2): 2006, 2014
- Runners-up (1): 2002
- Third place (1): 2008
References
[edit]- ^ "Dong Thap find sponsorship for V-League return". vietnamnews.vn. November 15, 2014.
- ^ Đồng Tháp - VPF