Thailand national under-23 football team

Thailand Under-23
Nickname(s) ช้างศึก
(The War Elephants)
Association Football Association of Thailand
Confederation AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation AFF (Southeast Asia)
Head coach Vacant
Captain Chenrop Samphaodi
Home stadium Rajamangala Stadium
FIFA code THA
First colours
Second colours
Third colours
Biggest win
Thailand Thailand 9–0 Malaysia Malaysia
(Bangkok, Thailand; November 1998)
Thailand Thailand 9–0 Timor-Leste East Timor
(Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam; 8 November 2009)
Biggest defeat
Thailand Thailand 0–6 Japan Japan
(Bangkok, Thailand; 13 November 1999)
AFC U-23 Championship
Appearances 2 (first in 2016)
Best result Group stage (2016, 2018)
Asian Games
Appearances 4 (first in 2002)
Best result 4th place (2002, 2014)
Southeast Asian Games
Appearances 9 (first in 2001)
Best result Gold Medal (7 titles)

The Thailand national under-23 football team (Thai: ฟุตบอลทีมชาติไทยรุ่นอายุไม่เกิน 23 ปี, RTGS: futbon thim chat thai run ayu mai koen yi-sip-sam pi), also known as the Thailand Olympic football team is the national team for the under-23 and 22 level, representing Thailand in international football competitions in the Olympic Games, Asian Games and Southeast Asian Games, as well as any other under-23 international football tournaments including the AFC U-23 Championship. It is controlled by the Football Association of Thailand.

The team won the Southeast Asian Games gold medal for a record 7th time, making it the most successful among ASEAN football teams.

History

2013–present

2014 Asian Games

The 2014 Asian Games that held in Incheon, South Korea. Thailand U23 Team under coach Kiatisuk Senamuang built a young blood team that they will become the main Thailand senior team in the future such as Chanathip Songkrasin, Sarach Yooyen, Kawin Thamsatchanan, Charyl Chappuis etc. In this competition Thailand U23 Team can make top performance by ended in fourth place the higher place in Asian Games for the second times after 1998.

2016 AFC U-23 Championship

The 2016 AFC U-23 Championship final tournament was held in Qatar from 12–30 January 2016. Thailand qualified for the tournament by runner-up in the qualification stage in homeland in March 2015. The War Elephants recorded comprehensive victories; 2–1 against Cambodia ; 5–1 against Philippines and 0–0 against North Korea.

The 2016 AFC U-23 Championship doubled as the qualifying tournament for the 2016 Summer Olympics Football tournament in Rio de Janeiro. Thailand were eliminated from the championship in the group stage. A 1–1 draw to Saudi Arabia followed by a 0–4 loss to Japan meant that Thailand needed to defeat North Korea in the final group match. A nil-all draw resulted in the elimination for Thailand from the tournament and hence failure to qualify for the Olympics.

Schedule and results

  Win   Draw   Lose

2018

Players

Current squad

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Kwanchai Suklom (1995-01-12) 12 January 1995 Thailand Prachuap
20 1GK Nont Muangngam (1997-04-20) 20 April 1997 Thailand Police Tero
2 2DF Pawee Tanthatemee (1996-10-22) 22 October 1996 Thailand Ubon UMT United
3 2DF Suriya Singmui (vice-captain) (1995-04-07) 7 April 1995 Thailand Chiangrai United
4 2DF Worawut Namvech (3rd captain) (1995-07-04) 4 July 1995 Thailand Port
5 2DF Shinnaphat Leeaoh (1997-02-02) 2 February 1997 Thailand Chiangrai United
15 2DF Saringkan Promsupa (1997-03-29) 29 March 1997 Thailand Muangthong United
18 2DF Wanchai Jarunongkran (1996-12-18) 18 December 1996 Thailand Bangkok United
6 3MF Phitiwat Sukjitthammakul (1995-02-01) 1 February 1995 Thailand Chiangrai United
7 3MF Nopphon Ponkam (1996-07-19) 19 July 1996 Thailand Police Tero
8 3MF Worachit Kanitsribampen (1997-08-24) 24 August 1997 Thailand Chonburi
10 3MF Chaiyawat Buran (1996-10-26) 26 October 1996 Thailand Chiangrai United
11 3MF Tanasith Siripala (1995-08-09) 9 August 1995 Thailand Suphanburi
12 3MF Ratthanakorn Maikami (1998-01-01) 1 January 1998 Thailand Buriram United
14 3MF Montree Promsawat (1995-08-27) 27 August 1995 Thailand Ratchaburi Mitr Phol
16 3MF Sansern Limwattana (1997-06-30) 30 June 1997 Thailand Sukhothai
17 3MF Ekanit Panya (1999-10-21) 21 October 1999 Thailand Chiangmai
19 3MF Supachok Sarachat (1998-05-22) 22 May 1998 Thailand Buriram United
9 4FW Chenrop Samphaodi (captain) (1995-06-02) 2 June 1995 Thailand Muangthong United
13 4FW Supachai Jaided (1998-12-01) 1 December 1998 Thailand Buriram United

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up within the last 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Anusith Termmee (1995-01-19) 19 January 1995 Thailand Chainat Hornbill 2018 Asian Games PRE
GK Rattanai Songsangchan (1995-06-10) 10 June 1995 Thailand Port 2018 Asian Games INJ
GK Korraphat Nareechan (1997-10-07) 7 October 1997 Thailand Bangkok Glass 2018 Alpine Cup
GK Fahas Bilanglod Thailand BGC 2018 Alpine Cup
GK Chakhon Philakhlang (1998-03-08) 8 March 1998 Thailand Chonburi 2018 Alpine Cup INJ
GK Apirak Woravong (1996-01-07) 7 January 1996 Thailand Chiangmai 2018 AFC U-23 Championship
GK Prin Goonchorn (1995-07-21) 21 July 1995 Thailand Thai Honda 2018 AFC U-23 Championship PRE
GK Jirunpong Thammasiha (1996-11-30) 30 November 1996 Thailand Chonburi v.  Jordan, 8 October 2017
DF Chartchai Seangdao (1997-01-11) 11 January 1997 Thailand Udon Thani 2018 Asian Games PRE
DF Jakkit Wachpirom (1997-01-26) 26 January 1997 Japan FC Tokyo U-23 2018 Asian Games PRE
DF Peerawat Akkatam (1998-12-03) 3 December 1998 Thailand Prachuap 2018 Asian Games PRE
DF Kevin Deeromram (1997-11-11) 11 November 1997 Thailand Port 2018 Asian Games INJ
DF Marco Ballini (1998-06-12) 12 June 1998 Thailand Chainat Hornbill 2018 Alpine Cup
DF Arthit Kansangwet (1998-07-22) 22 July 1998 Thailand Chonburi 2018 Alpine Cup
DF Marut Budrak Thailand Assumption United 2018 Alpine Cup
DF Apisit Sorada (1997-02-28) 28 February 1997 Thailand Bangkok Glass 2018 Alpine Cup WD
DF Saharat Pongsuwan (1996-06-11) 11 June 1996 Thailand Bangkok Glass 2018 AFC U-23 Championship
DF Netipong Sanmahung (1996-03-04) 4 March 1996 Thailand Air Force Central 2018 AFC U-23 Championship
DF Santipharp Chan-ngom (1996-09-23) 23 September 1996 Thailand Police Tero 2018 AFC U-23 Championship
DF Supravee Miprathang (1996-07-19) 19 July 1996 Thailand Suphanburi 2017 M-150 Cup
DF Yossawat Montha (1995-11-11) 11 November 1995 Thailand Prachuap v.  Jordan, 8 October 2017
DF Niran Hansson (1996-01-22) 22 January 1996 Thailand Police Tero v.  Jordan, 8 October 2017
DF Tawatchai Kuammungkun (1997-05-03) 3 May 1997 Thailand Chiangrai United v.  Jordan, 8 October 2017
MF Ratchanat Aranpiroj (1996-06-22) 22 June 1996 Thailand Chainat Hornbill 2018 Asian Games PRE
MF Jaroensak Wonggorn (1997-05-18) 18 May 1997 Thailand Pattaya United 2018 Asian Games PRE
MF Sirimongkhon Jitbanjong (1997-08-08) 8 August 1997 Thailand Suphanburi 2018 Asian Games PRE
MF Suksan Mungpao (1997-03-05) 5 March 1997 Thailand Army United 2018 Alpine Cup
MF Kanarin Thawornsak (1997-05-27) 27 May 1997 Thailand Suphanburi 2018 Alpine Cup
MF Reungyos Janchaichit (1998-07-20) 20 July 1998 Thailand Muangthong United 2018 Alpine Cup
MF Nattawut Saengsri Thailand Surat Thani 2018 Alpine Cup
MF Picha Autra (1996-01-07) 7 January 1996 Thailand Pattaya United v.  Indonesia, 3 June 2018
MF Sorawit Panthong (1997-02-20) 20 February 1997 Thailand Muangthong United v.  Indonesia, 3 June 2018
MF Nattawut Sombatyotha (1996-05-01) 1 May 1996 Thailand Ratchaburi Mitr Phol 2018 AFC U-23 Championship
MF Anon Amornlerdsak (1997-11-06) 6 November 1997 Thailand Bangkok Glass 2018 AFC U-23 Championship
MF Chaowat Veerachat (1996-06-23) 23 June 1996 Japan Cerezo Osaka U-23 2018 AFC U-23 Championship PRE
MF Panudech Maiwong (1996-01-13) 13 January 1996 Thailand Chonburi 2017 M-150 Cup PRE
FW Poramet Arjvirai (1998-07-20) 20 July 1998 Thailand Muangthong United 2018 Asian Games INJ
FW Nattawut Suksum (1997-11-06) 6 November 1997 Thailand Bangkok United 2018 Alpine Cup
FW Sittichok Paso (1999-01-28) 28 January 1999 Thailand Chonburi 2018 Alpine Cup
FW Srihanart Suttisak Thailand Udon Thani 2018 Alpine Cup
FW Settawut Wongsai (1997-05-07) 7 May 1997 Thailand Chonburi 2018 Alpine Cup INJ
FW Sittichok Kannoo (1996-08-09) 9 August 1996 Thailand Bangkok United 2018 AFC U-23 Championship

Notes:

  • INJ Withdrew from squad due to injury
  • PRE Preliminary squad
  • SUS Suspended
  • WD Player withdrew from the squad for non-injury related reasons

Previous squads

2017 SEA Games winners final starting line-up Malaysia 0 - 1 Thailand. [1]
2013 SEA Games winners final starting line-up Indonesia 0 - 1 Thailand. [2]
2015 SEA Games winners final starting line-up Thailand 3 - 0 Myanmar.[3]

Head coaches

Thailand national under-23 football team head coaches
Name Country Period Honours
Doldjs Otkar  Czech Republic 2001 2001 Southeast Asian Games – Gold medal
Peter Withe  England 2002 2002 Asian Games – 4th place
Carlos Roberto  Brazil 2003–2004 2003 Southeast Asian Games – Gold medal
Chatchai Paholpat  Thailand 2004
Sigfried Held  Germany 2004
Charnwit Polcheewin  Thailand 2005–2006 2005 Southeast Asian Games – Gold medal
2006 Asian Games – Quarter-finals
Prapol Pongpanich  Thailand 2007
Thongsuk Sampahungsith  Thailand 2007 2007 Southeast Asian Games – Gold medal
Steve Darby  England 2009
Bryan Robson  England 2010 2010 Asian Games – Quarter-finals
Charnwit Polcheewin  Thailand 2011
Prapol Pongpanich  Thailand 2011
Alexandré Pölking  Brazil 2012 2013 AFC U-22 Championship qualification – Group Stage
Kiatisuk Senamuang  Thailand 2013–2015 2013 Southeast Asian Games – Gold medal
2014 Asian Games – 4th place
Choketawee Promrut  Thailand 2015 2015 Southeast Asian Games – Gold medal
Kiatisuk Senamuang  Thailand 2016 2016 AFC U-23 Championship – Group Stage
Worrawoot Srimaka  Thailand 2016–2017 Dubai Cup – Winners
2017 Southeast Asian Games – Gold medal
Zoran Janković  Bulgaria 2017–2018 2018 AFC U-23 Championship – Group Stage
Worrawoot Srimaka  Thailand 2018 2018 Asian Games – Group Stage
2019 Southeast Asian Games –
2020 AFC U-23 Championship –

Competitive record

Olympic Games

The under-23 national team has never managed to qualify for the Olympics, but the senior national team has done so.

Olympic Games finals record Qualifications record
Year Host country Result Position GP W D* L GS GA GP W D L GS GA
1900 to 19881 See Thailand national football team See Thailand national football team
1992 Spain Preliminary round qualification 8503259
1996 United States Preliminary round qualification 4202126
2000 Australia Second round qualification 6123413
2004 Greece Second preliminary round qualification 201125
2008 China Second round qualification 832397
2012 Great Britain First preliminary round qualification 200204
2016 Brazil Did not qualify 6231109
2020 Japan To be determined To be determined
2024 France To be determined To be determined
2028 United States To be determined To be determined
Total 0/7 - - - - - - 36 13 8 15 62 53
Note

AFC U-23 Championship

The under-23 national team managed to reach the group stage of the AFC U-23 Championship football tournament.

AFC U-23 Championship finals record Qualifications record
Year Host country Result Position GP W D* L GS GA GP W D L GS GA
20131 Oman Did not qualify 5212116
2016 Qatar Group stage13th302137 321072
2018 China Group stage16th300317 312041
2020 Thailand To be determined
Total 2/3 Best: 13th 6 0 2 4 4 14 11 5 4 2 22 9
Note
  • 1 : The under-22 national team played at the 2013 edition.
  • * : Denotes draws including knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
AFC U-23 Championship history
YearRoundDateOpponentResultStadium
Qatar 2016 Group stage 13 January  Saudi Arabia D 1–1 Grand Hamad Stadium, Doha
16 January  Japan L 0–4
19 January  North Korea D 2–2
China 2018 Group stage 10 January  North Korea L 0–1 Jiangyin Stadium, Jiangyin
13 January  Japan L 0–1
16 January  Palestine L 1–5 Changzhou Olympic Sports Centre, Changzhou

Asian Games

The under-23 national team managed to reach fourth place at the Asian Games; the senior national team also reached fourth place there.

Southeast Asian Games

AFF U-23 Youth Championship

AFF U-23 Youth Championship record
Year Host country Result Position GP W D* L GS GA
2005 Thailand Champions1st5500252
2011 Indonesia Competition cancelled and did not participate
Total 1/1 Best: 1st 5 5 0 0 25 2
Note
  • * : Denotes draws including knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Summer Universiade

Summer Universiade record
Year Host country Result Position GP W D* L GS GA
2007 Thailand Bronze medal3rd6312116
Total 1/1 Best: 3rd 6 3 1 2 '11' 6
Note

Honours

This is a list of honours for the Thailand national under-23 football team.

International titles

  • Bronze medal (1): 2007

Regional titles

Minor titles

  • Winners (1): 2017
  • BIDC Cup (Cambodia)
  • Winners (1): 2013

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Starting lists from fathailand.org". Malaysia vs Thailand fathailand.org. Retrieved on 29 August 2017.
  2. ↑ "Starting lists from sport.sanook.com". Indonesia vs Thailand sport.sanook.com. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  3. ↑ Football Final Thailand vs Myanmar | 28th SEA Games Singapore 2015 on YouTube. (See 07:15 for the player position) Retrieved on 11 August 2017.
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