Thanawat Suengchitthawon Explained

Thanawat Suengchitthawon
Fullname:Thanawat Suengchitthawon[1]
Birth Date:8 January 2000
Birth Place:Suphan Buri, Thailand
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Ratchaburi
Youthyears1:2006–2013
Youthclubs1:AS Neunkirch
Youthyears2:2013–2017
Youthclubs2:Nancy
Years1:2017–2020
Clubs1:Nancy II
Caps1:16
Goals1:1
Years2:2020–2023
Clubs2:Leicester City
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2023–2024
Clubs3:Muangthong United
Caps3:14
Goals3:1
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Ratchaburi
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2016
Nationalteam1:France U16
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2016–2017
Nationalteam2:France U17
Nationalcaps2:4
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2021–2022
Nationalteam3:Thailand U23
Nationalcaps3:5
Nationalgoals3:1
Nationalyears4:2021–
Nationalteam4:Thailand
Nationalcaps4:9
Nationalgoals4:0
Club-Update:23:46, 27 May 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:10 March 2024

Thanawat Suengchitthawon (Thai: ธนวัฒน์ ซึ้งจิตถาวร, born 8 January 2000) is a Thai professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Having played for Nancy's youth system and the France national youth team, Suengchitthawon made his international debut with Thailand in 2021 and transferred to Leicester City in 2020. He played for their U23 sides and also managed to appear on the roster for the senior team.

Personal life

Thanawat was born in Suphan Buri but moved to France with his mother when he was young and subsequently obtained French citizenship in addition to his Thai one.[2]

Club career

Suengchitthawon spent seven years with local team Neunkirch before signing for Nancy, at the age of 13.

On 19 September 2020, Suengchitthawon joined Leicester City on a free transfer, playing for the side's Development Squad.[3] He made his first appearance in the Premier League 2 match against Blackburn Rovers on 29 September 2020. He was named on the bench for the senior squad against Manchester City on 3 April 2021.[4]

International career

Suengchitthawon has represented France at under-16 and under-17 levels, thus eligible to represent France, in addition to his Thai origin.

On 12 April 2021, Suengchitthawon was named in manager Akira Nishino’s 47-man squad for Thailand’s 2022 World Cup qualification against Indonesia, UAE and Malaysia, as well as the friendly matches against Tajikistan.[5] He made his debut on 29 May against Tajikistan in a friendly match. He was also called up by Thailand for the 2020 AFF Championship.

Career statistics

Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Leicester City U212020–214242
2021–223030
2022–230000
Leicester City2020–21Premier League00000000
Total0000007272
Muangthong United2023–24Thai League 11010021122
Total101002100122
Career total101002172194

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Thailand202180
202210
Total90

Honours

Thailand

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020/21 Premier League squads confirmed . Premier League . 20 October 2020 . 19 January 2021 . 7 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230307114558/https://www.premierleague.com/news/1869523 . live .
  2. News: Thanawat becomes first Thai to be named in line-up for English Premier League game. The Nation. 4 April 2021. 3 June 2021. 3 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210603102409/https://www.nationthailand.com/life/30404506. live.
  3. News: Young French-Thai Midfielder Joins Leicester City's Development Squad. Leicester City F.C.. 19 September 2020. 9 October 2020. 30 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030081539/https://www.lcfc.com/news/1834796/young-frenchthai-midfielder-joins-leicester-citys-development-squad. live.
  4. News: Leicester 0-2 Man City: Benjamin Mendy and Gabriel Jesus give Premier League leaders victory. Sky Sports. 4 April 2021. 12 April 2021. 17 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210517150805/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/12264843/leicester-0-2-man-city-benjamin-mendy-and-gabriel-jesus-give-premier-league-leaders-victory. live.
  5. News: OFFICIAL : หน้าเก่าคัมแบ็คเพียบ! "ธณวัฒน์" ติดโผ47แข้งช้างศึกลุ้นลุยคัดบอลโลก. Goal Thailand. 12 April 2021. 12 April 2021. 12 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210412070900/https://www.goal.com/th/%E0%B8%82%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A7/official-%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B2%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%9A-%E0%B8%98%E0%B8%93%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%92%E0%B8%99-%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%9C47%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%A8%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%81/1gyy4hmb9hfix12mnf4e3jhb9z. live.
  6. Web site: T. Suengchitthawon. Soccerway. 12 December 2020. 13 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210813184840/https://int.soccerway.com/players/-/475647/. live.
  7. Web site: Thailand win Suzuki Cup for record sixth time . 2022-01-02 . 2022-01-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220102134958/https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-win-suzuki-cup-for-record-sixth-time/ . live .