Susan Phonsongkham Explained

Susan Phonsongkham
Fullname:Rasamee Phonsongkham
Birth Date:2001 2, df=yes
Birth Place:Thailand
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Perth Glory
Clubnumber:10
Youthclubs1:Burwood FC
Years1:2017–2021
Clubs1:Western Sydney Wanderers
Caps1:19
Goals1:1
Nationalyears1:2017–2019
Nationalteam1:Australia U19
Nationalcaps1:13
Nationalgoals1:3
Club-Update:28 May 2024
Nationalteam-Update:22 October 2023
Clubs2:Perth Glory
Years2:2021–
Caps2:41
Goals2:7
Years3:2022
Clubs3:KR Reykjavík (loan)
Caps3:14
Goals3:5
Years4:2023
Clubs4:→ Bankstown City (loan)
Caps4:19
Goals4:14
Youthclubs2:Westfields Sports High School
Youthclubs3:Sydney Olympic

Rasamee "Susan" Phonsongkham (born 12 February 2001) is a soccer player who plays as a midfielder or attacker for Perth Glory. Born in Thailand, she is an Australia youth international.

Early life

Born in Thailand, where she was discouraged from playing football, Phonsongkham moved to Australia with her mother in 2012 to escape domestic violence.[1] She grew up in New South Wales and attended Petersham Public School where she excelled in all sports, including cricket and Australian Football.[2]

Youth career

Phonsongkham played for Burwood Girls High and for the local youth club, where she once scored fifty-two goals in one season, before being recruited by Westfields Sports High School.[3]

She has also played for Sydney Olympic and Football NSW Institute.[4]

Senior club career

Western Sydney Wanderers

Phonsongkham started her senior career with Australian side Western Sydney Wanderers.[5] She scored her first goal for the Wanderers during a 1–1 draw with Melbourne City, which was described as a "wonder goal".[6] Altogether, she played for the club for four seasons.[7] During the 2019–20 season, she was regarded as one of the best young attacking prospects in the Australian W-League,[8] but suffered a back injury.[9]

Perth Glory

In 2021, she signed for Australian side Perth Glory, playing as a forward and mid-fielder, and scored a goal on her debut.[10] However, she suffered a knee injury that first season. In 2022, she signed for Icelandic side KR,[11] before returning to Perth Glory.[12]

International career

Phonsongkham was a part of the Australia women's national under-20 soccer team,[13] including participating in the 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship.[14]

Style of play

Phonsongkham is known for her ball control.[15] Phonsonkham can operate as a midfielder or as an attacker.[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A teenager who escaped domestic violence is on the cusp of playing for the Matildas. sbs.com.au.
  2. Web site: Susan Phonsongkham - Illawarra Mercury article.
  3. Web site: From Mt.Druitt to the Young Matildas: 'It's been a crazy journey'. sbs.com.au.
  4. Web site: Stavroulakis . Mark . 2023-06-26 . Phonsongkham loving life at Bankstown City . 2023-10-22 . Women's National Premier League NSW . en-AU.
  5. Web site: Up-and-coming Westfield Junior & Young Matildas to watch this season. 27 December 2020 . myfootball.com.au.
  6. Web site: DETERMINED PHONSONGKHAM KEEN FOR RED & BLACK ACTION. ftbl.com.au.
  7. Web site: Young Perth Glory star Susan Phonsongkham looking to upset W-League leaders Sydney FC. thewest.com.au (Archived).
  8. Web site: ESCAPING THAILAND TO WESTERN SYDNEY, TO YOUNG MATILDAS AND A GOLDEN BOOT: PHONSONGKHAM'S INCREDIBLE JOURNEY. thewomensgame.com.
  9. Web site: Susan Phonsongkham, Pemain Putri Berdarah Thailand Ini Makin Jadi Andalan Klub Australia. 17 September 2020 . skor.id.
  10. Web site: Susan Phonsongkham already making her mark with Perth Glory. 9 December 2021 . thefootballsack.com.au.
  11. Web site: KR fær tvo ástralska leikmenn. fotbolti.net.
  12. Web site: 2022-05-27 . Five More Re-Sign For Perth Glory . 2023-10-22 . en.
  13. Web site: Young player to watch: Susan Phonsongkham. sbs.com.au.
  14. Web site: Leah Blayney finalises Westfield Young Matildas squad for 2019 AFC U-19 Women's Championship . . 17 October 2019 . 15 October 2019.
  15. Web site: Susan Phonsongkham - Impetus Football article. 2 March 2022 .
  16. Web site: Alex Epakis backs young guns Susan Phonsongkham, Alana Jancevski and Sofia Sakalis. thewest.com.au (Archived).