Phạm Văn Rạng (8 January 1934 – 7 November 2008) was a Vietnamese footballer who played for the South Vietnam national team. Nicknamed "the all-rounder with two hands", he is considered one of the best Vietnamese goalkeeper of all time.
Club career Rạng started his career in 1951 at Ngôi Sao Bà Chiểu, before joining Tổng Tham Mưu in 1953. He remained there until 1966 to join Quan Thuế.
International career In 1953, Rạng was selected to represent South Vietnam's youth team. The same year, he was chosen to represent the South Vietnam national team. With South Vietnam, Rạng was part of their teams at the 1956 and 1960 AFC Asian Cups, as well as at the 1959 SEAP Games, where he helped his country win a gold medal.
Rạng retired from the South Vietnamese national team in 1964, but in 1966, he was invited by Lee Wai Tong to play for an Asian All-Star team against English club Fulham. While with the Asian All-Star team, he apparently saved three penalties in a match against Pelé, although that fact remains unconfirmed.
Personal life Rạng died after suffering a stroke on 7 November 2008, at the age of 74.
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