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| Full name | Dong Thap Football Club | ||
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| Nickname | Chim Hạc Vàng (The Golden Flamingos) | ||
| Founded | 1976; 50 years ago (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 inĐồng Tháp. As a two-time champion of Vietnam's top division, the club is one of the most historically significant teams in theMekong Delta region. They currently compete in theV.League 2.
The club's most successful period was in the late 1980s and mid-1990s. Dong Thap won their first national title in the1989 V-League, establishing themselves as a major force in Vietnamese football. They cemented their legacy by winning their second championship in the1996 V-League. During this era, the team was known for producing talented players for theVietnam national football team.
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 theV.League 1 in 2001 but won theV.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 the2010 V.League 1. However, another relegation followed in 2012.
After winning the2014 V.League 2, the club faced dissolution when its corporate sponsor withdrew funding. Lacking the resources for the2015 V.League 1, the club was saved at the last minute by a new sponsorship deal.[1] However, they were relegated again after a difficult2016 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.
The club's home ground isCao 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.
| 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 |
| Season | Competition | Round | Club | Home | Away | |
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| 1997–98 | Asian Club Championship | First round |  | Churchill Brothers | 0–0 | 1–0 |
| Second round |  | Finance and Revenue FC | 3–4 | 1–0 |
| 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 for1997–98 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 to2002 First League |
| 2002 First League | 22 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 37 | 17 | +20 | 47 | 2nd | Promoted to2003 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 to2006 First League |
| 2006 First League | 26 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 39 | 17 | +22 | 53 | Champions | Promoted to2007 V-League |
| 2007 V-League | 26 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 21 | 35 | −14 | 20 | 13th | Relegation to2008 First League |
| 2008 First League | 26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 42 | 23 | +19 | 47 | 3rd | Promoted to2009 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 to2013 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 to2015 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 to2017 V.League 2 |
| 2017 V.League 2 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 23 | −8 | 7 | 7th | Relegation playoffs |
As of 1 February 2026[2]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| Position | Name |
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| Head coach |  Phan Thanh Bình |
| Assistant coach | Nguyễn Thành Long Giang |
| Technical analyst | Nguyễn Văn Bước Nguyễn Văn Ngân |
| Doctor | Nguyễn Hữu Quý An |
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)
