Coach Kim Sang-sik Brings in Aussie Center-Back for ASEAN All-Stars Clash vs Manchester United
In a major boost to the ASEAN All-Stars squad, Australian defender Harrison Delbridge has officially been called up for the highly anticipated exhibition match against Manchester United, scheduled for May 28 at Bukit Jalil National Stadium.
A Solid Addition from the K League
Born in 1992, Delbridge currently plays for Incheon United in South Korea’s top-tier K League 1. The towering center-back also made a senior appearance for the Australian national team in 2022, underlining his international pedigree, link live cakhia tv
Before moving to Asia, Delbridge spent the bulk of his professional career in the United States, gaining valuable experience before returning to Australia in 2018 to play for Melbourne City. Since 2021, he has become a key defensive figure at Incheon United.
ASEAN All-Stars: A Work-in-Progress Lineup
The ASEAN All-Stars are expected to field a 23-man roster, although the full list is still being finalized due to scheduling conflicts across various domestic leagues. A number of initial call-ups have already withdrawn for personal or professional reasons.
Vietnam contributes four representatives:
- Đỗ Duy Mạnh (defender, Hà Nội FC)
- Nguyễn Hoàng Đức (midfielder, Phù Đổng Ninh Bình)
- Nguyễn Hai Long (midfielder, Hà Nội FC)
- Nguyễn Văn Vĩ (defender, Thép Xanh Nam Định)
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Notably, star midfielder Nguyễn Quang Hải was on the preliminary list but has since pulled out due to commitments with Công An Hà Nội.
Thailand will feature goalkeeper Patiwat Khammai and midfielder Ben Davis. Peeradon Chamratsamee declined participation to be with his newborn child.
From Malaysia, the lineup includes Azam Azmi, Adib Ra’op, Haziq Nadzli, Declan Lambert, and surprisingly, a namesake of football legend Sergio Aguero (note: not the Argentine striker).
Philippines is represented by captain Amani Aguinaldo and young talent Sandro Reyes, while Cambodia brings in naturalized players Khoubibali Abdel and Kan Mo. Myanmar contributes with dynamic midfielder Maung Maung Lwin.
Manchester United’s Star-Studded Travel Roster
The Red Devils are not holding back. Fans can expect a near full-strength lineup including:
- Bruno Fernandes
- Harry Maguire
- Kobbie Mainoo
- Mason Mount
- Casemiro
- Joshua Zirkzee
- Mathijs de Ligt
- Diogo Dalot
- Rasmus Højlund
- Alejandro Garnacho
Kick-off Time
The showdown between the ASEAN All-Stars and Manchester United kicks off at 7:45 PM (local time) on May 28 at Bukit Jalil — an evening of football fireworks that fans across the region won’t want to miss.
