Nyein Chan Aung


Nyein Chan Aung is a Burmese professional footballer who plays as midfielder for Yangon United FC and the Myanmar national team. He was called up to national senior team in 2014 and scored a goal on his debut against Maldives national football team in 2014 AFC Challenge Cup.

Early life

Nyein Chan Aung was born on 18 August 1996 in Myitkyina, Kachin State, Myanmar.

International career

He first appeared in national under 16 team that took part in 2011 AFF U-16 Youth Championship before gradually raising to all levels of national teams. He scored 3 goals in the 2014 AFC U-19 Championship which was hosted by Myanmar. He is considered one of the important key player who led Myanmar to their first ever FIFA U-20 World Cup Appearance. Being the key player, he is well talented among the . In 2011, Manawmye FC signed him. On 1 November 2014, he transferred to Yangon United FC.

International goals

NoDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.19 May 2014National Football Stadium, Malé, Maldives2–03–22014 AFC Challenge Cup

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