After graduating at Grade 12, Chau left Hai Phong to work in the U21 youth team.

At age of 17, Chau moved to Hai Phong from his home town of Quang Ninh to join the youth team of Hải Phòng.

In 2008, coach Henrique Calisto called up Chau to attend the 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup with the Vietnam national football team.

At the end of 2017, Minh Chau has finally announced his retirement.He is known as a legend in Haiphong FC for 14 years played for the club with 294 appearances.

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