Huỳnh Đức is a former member of the Vietnam national football team, with whom he earned 60 caps (a national record), as well as being its top scorer. He became the first Vietnamese footballer to be signed to a club outside of Vietnam when he signed on for a year's stint with Chongqing Lifan.
Huỳnh Đức represented the Vietnam national football team and earned 60 caps (a national record), making him their top scorer. His move to sign with Chongqing Lifan for a year was significant as it marked the first time a Vietnamese player had signed with an overseas club.