Thailand national under-23 football team

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.[1][2]

Thailand Under-23
Nickname(s)ช้างศึก
(War elephants)
AssociationFA Thailand
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationAFF (Southeast Asia)
Head coachAkira Nishino
CaptainShinnaphat Leeaoh
FIFA codeTHA
First colours
Second colours
Third colours
Biggest win
 Thailand 9–0 Malaysia 
(Bangkok, Thailand; November 1998)
 Thailand 9–0 Timor-Leste 
(Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; 8 November 2009)
Biggest defeat
 Thailand 0–6 Japan 
(Bangkok, Thailand; 13 November 1999)
AFC U-23 Championship
Appearances3 (first in 2016)
Best resultQuarter-finals (2020)
Asian Games
Appearances4 (first in 2002)
Best result4th place (2002, 2014)
Southeast Asian Games
Appearances10 (first in 2001)
Best result Gold Medal (7 titles)

The team won the Southeast Asian Games gold medal for a record 7th time, making it the most successful among ASEAN football teams.[3][4][5] Despite of the major domination in Southeast Asia competition, the team never won any gold medal in Asian level.

History

2014 Asian Games

The 2014 Asian Games was held in Incheon, South Korea. The Thailand U23 Team under coach Kiatisuk Senamuang built a young-blood team that would later become the main Thailand senior team with players such as Chanathip Songkrasin, Sarach Yooyen, Kawin Thamsatchanan, Charyl Chappuis, etc. In this competition the team made top performance by finishing in fourth place, the highest in the Asian Games after 1998.[9][10][11]

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 Young Elephants recorded comprehensive victories; 2–1 against Cambodia; 5–1 against Philippines and 0–0 against North Korea.[12][13][14]

The 2016 AFC U-23 Championship doubled as the qualifying tournament for the 2016 Summer Olympics Football tournament in Rio de Janeiro.[15] 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. Although eliminated, Thailand earned praise and reputation for its strong performance in the tournament.[16][17]

2018 AFC U-23 Champioship

In the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship, Thailand only finished second in their qualification, but with the team being undefeated, Thailand beat Malaysia 3–0 and was held draws by Mongolia and Indonesia, Thailand became the best runners-up to qualify. The Young Elephants prepared by hosting the friendly 2017 M-150 Cup, where they finished fourth but managed to beat Japan 2–1. This enthusiastic performance of Thailand put up great hope for the team, having earlier conquered the 2017 SEA Games.[18][19][20]

However, having entered the tournament, it would become Thailand's complete nightmare. They opened their game with a 0–1 loss to North Korea before got slapped with the same result to Japan, eventually eliminated the Young Elephants from the competition. The Thais bid goodbye from the competition in a humiliating fashion, with a devastating 1–5 loss to Palestine. To add the dismay, their defeated rivals Malaysia and Vietnam both moved on to progress from the group stage, with the latter managed to reach the final and ended in second place.[21]

2020 AFC U-23 Championship

Thailand was awarded as host of the 2020 AFC U-23 Championship, therefore they were automatically qualified. Thailand still participated in the qualification as an opportunity to train and improve the team. Thailand, once again, finished second, after beating Indonesia and Brunei, but lost to Vietnam. Before the tournament, Thailand was eliminated at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games after the group stage.[22][23][24][25][26][27][28]

In the group stage, Thailand would face Iraq, Australia and maiden debutant Bahrain, and was tipped favorably to progress, mainly due to Australia's underperformance in the tournament and inexperienced Bahrain. Thailand prepared by playing against Saudi Arabia in the friendly encounter, but lost 0–1. In their first match against inexperienced Bahrain, the Thais proved to be too dominant for the visitor, as the Thais demolished Bahrain 5–0. This win allowed more Thai supporters coming to cheer for the Thai side in their second encounter against underperformed Australia, instead, Thailand suffered a heartbreaking 1–2 loss to Australia despite having taken the lead and putting Thailand's quest to the final stage in their final game against Iraq. In final matches in group state Thailand draw Iraq 1–1 earn a spot in the quarterfinals of the tournament for the first time in AFC U-23 Championship as the second-placed team in the group behind Australia.[29] In quarterfinals Thailand have to face with the winner of Group B, Saudi Arabia and lost with penalty 1-0 end the way to 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.[30][31][32][33][34]

Results and fixtures

2020

  Win   Draw   Lose

Main article: Thailand national under-23 football team results
3 January 2020 (2020-01-03) Friendly Thailand  0–1  Saudi Arabia Nonthaburi, Thailand
17:00 (UTC+7) Al-Hamdan  43' Stadium: Nonthaburi Province Stadium
6 January 2020 (2020-01-06) Friendly Thailand  2–0 MOF Customs United Bangkok, Thailand
Stadium: Lad Krabang 54 Stadium
8 January 2020 (2020-01-08) AFC U-23 GS Thailand  5–0  Bahrain Bangkok, Thailand
20:15 UTC+7
Report Stadium: Rajamangala Stadium
Attendance: 7,076
Referee: Ryuji Sato (Japan)
11 January 2020 (2020-01-11) AFC U-23 GS Australia  2–1  Thailand Bangkok, Thailand
20:15 UTC+7
Report
Stadium: Rajamangala Stadium
Attendance: 22,352
Referee: Turki Al-Khudhayr (Saudi Arabia)
14 January 2020 (2020-01-14) AFC U-23 GS Thailand  1–1  Iraq Bangkok, Thailand
20:15 UTC+7
Report
  • Nassif  49'
 Stadium: Rajamangala Stadium
Attendance: 15,342
Referee: Adham Makhadmeh (Jordan)
18 January 2020 (2020-01-18) AFC U-23 QF Saudi Arabia  1–0  Thailand Rangsit, Thailand
17:15 UTC+7
Report Stadium: Thammasat Stadium
Referee: Ahmed Al-Kaf (Oman)

2021
8 July 2021 (2021-07-08) Friendly Thailand  v  Brazil Bangkok, Thailand
Stadium: Rajamangala Stadium

Players

Current squad

The following 23 players were called up for 2020 AFC U-23 Championship.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Korraphat Nareechan (1997-10-07) 7 October 1997 Chiangmai
20 1GK Kiadtisak Chaodon (1999-07-19) 19 July 1999 Udon Thani
23 1GK Supawat Yokakul (2000-02-10) 10 February 2000 Samut Prakan City
2 2DF Thitawee Aksornsri (1997-11-08) 8 November 1997 Police Tero
3 2DF Thitathorn Aksornsri (1997-11-08) 8 November 1997 Police Tero
4 2DF Chatchai Saengdao (1997-01-11) 11 January 1997 Muangthong United
5 2DF Shinnaphat Leeaoh (captain) (1997-02-02) 2 February 1997 Chiangrai United
12 2DF Meechok Marhasaranukun (1997-12-12) 12 December 1997 Suphanburi
14 2DF Peerawat Akkratum (1998-12-03) 3 December 1998 Prachuap
15 2DF Saringkan Promsupa (1997-03-29) 29 March 1997 Muangthong United
6 3MF Airfan Doloh (2001-01-26) 26 January 2001 Buriram United
7 3MF Wisarut Imura (1997-10-18) 18 October 1997 Bangkok United
8 3MF Worachit Kanitsribampen (1997-08-24) 24 August 1997 Chonburi
10 3MF Supachok Sarachat (1998-05-22) 22 May 1998 Buriram United
11 3MF Anon Amornlerdsak (1997-11-06) 6 November 1997 Bangkok United
13 3MF Jaroensak Wonggorn (1997-05-18) 18 May 1997 Samut Prakan City
16 3MF Sorawit Panthong (1997-02-20) 20 February 1997 Muangthong United
18 3MF Kritsada Kaman (1999-03-18) 18 March 1999 Chonburi
21 3MF Kannarin Thawornsak (1997-05-27) 27 May 1997 Port
22 3MF Ben Davis (2000-11-24) 24 November 2000 Fulham
9 4FW Supachai Jaided (1998-12-01) 1 December 1998 Buriram United
17 4FW Suphanat Mueanta (2002-08-02) 2 August 2002 Buriram United
19 4FW Nantawat Suankaew (1998-12-08) 8 December 1998 Rayong

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 Nopphon Lakhonphon (2000-07-19) 19 July 2000 Buriram United 2020 AFC U-23 Championship PRE
GK Nont Muangngam (1997-04-20) 20 April 1997 Chiangmai United 2020 AFC U-23 Championship INJ
DF Sarayut Sompim (1997-03-23) 23 March 1997 Buriram United 2020 AFC U-23 Championship PRE
DF Kevin Deeromram (1997-11-11) 11 November 1997 Port 2020 AFC U-23 Championship INJ
DF Jaturapat Sattham (1999-06-15) 15 June 1999 Port 2020 AFC U-23 Championship INJ
DF Marco Ballini (1998-06-12) 12 June 1998 Muangthong United v.  Myanmar, 13 November 2019 INJ
DF Jirawat Thongsaengphrao (1998-05-31) 31 May 1998 Suphanburi 2019 SEA Games training camp
DF Apisit Sorada (1997-02-28) 28 February 1997 Chiangmai 2019 SEA Games training camp
MF Ratthanakorn Maikami (1998-01-01) 1 January 1998 Buriram United 2020 AFC U-23 Championship PRE
MF Chatmongkol Thongkiri (1997-05-05) 5 May 1997 Port 2020 AFC U-23 Championship PRE
MF Patcharapol Intanee (1998-10-12) 12 October 1998 Muangthong United 2020 AFC U-23 Championship INJ
MF Ekanit Panya (1999-10-21) 21 October 1999 Chiangrai United 2019 SEA Games INJ
MF Sakunchai Saengthopho (1999-06-07) 7 June 1999 Muangthong United v.  Myanmar, 13 November 2019
FW Nattawut Suksum (1997-11-06) 6 November 1997 Bangkok United 2020 AFC U-23 Championship PRE
FW Poramet Arjvirai (1998-07-20) 20 July 1998 Muangthong United 2020 AFC U-23 Championship PRE
FW Korrawit Tasa (2000-04-07) 7 April 2000 Muangthong United 2020 AFC U-23 Championship PRE
FW Sittichok Paso (1999-01-28) 28 January 1999 Chonburi 2020 AFC U-23 Championship INJ

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. [35]
2013 SEA Games winners final starting line-up Indonesia 0 - 1 Thailand. [36]
2015 SEA Games winners final starting line-up Thailand 3 - 0 Myanmar.[37]

Head coaches
Thailand national under-23 football team head coaches
Name Country Period Honours
Otakar Dolejš  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 2009 Southeast Asian Games – Group stage
Bryan Robson  England 2010 2010 Asian Games – Quarter-finals
Charnwit Polcheewin  Thailand 2011
Prapol Pongpanich  Thailand 2011 2011 Southeast Asian Games – Group stage
Alexandré Pölking  Brazil 2012
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
Alexandre Gama  Brazil 2018–2019 2019 AFF U-22 Youth Championship – Runners-up
2019 Merlion Cup – Runners-up
Akira Nishino  Japan 2019– 2019 Southeast Asian Games – Group stage
2020 AFC U-23 Championship – Quarter-finals

Competitive record

Olympic Games
Olympic Games finals Qualifications
Year Host country Result Position GP W D* L GS GA GP W D L GS GA
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 2016 AFC U-23 Championship
2020 Japan Did not qualify 2020 AFC U-23 Championship
2024 France To be determined To be determined
2028 United States To be determined To be determined
Total 0/7 - - - - - - 30 11 5 14 52 44
Note
  • * : Denotes draws including knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

AFC U-23 Championship
AFC U-23 Championship finals Qualifications
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 Quarter-finals7th411274 3201124
Total 3/4 Best: 13th 10 1 3 6 11 18 14 7 4 3 34 13
Note
AFC U-23 Championship history
YearRoundDateOpponentResultStadium
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
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
2020 Group stage 8 January  Bahrain W 5–0 Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok
11 January  Australia L 1–2
14 January  Iraq D 1–1
Quarter-Final 18 January  Saudi Arabia L 0–1 Thammasat Stadium, Rangsit

Asian Games

Southeast Asian Games

AFF U-22 Youth Championship
AFF U-22 Youth Championship record
Year Host country Result Position GP W D* L GS GA
2005 Thailand Champions1st5500252
2019 Cambodia Runners-up2nd522152
Total 2/3 Best: 1st 10 7 2 1 30 4
Note
  • * : Denotes draws including knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
  • * : The under-22 national team played at the 2019 edition onwards.

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
  • * : Denotes draws including knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Head to head records

An all-time record table of Thailand national under-23 football team in major competitions only including; Summer Olympics, AFC U-23 Championship, M-150 Cup, Asian Games and Southeast Asian Games.

Thailand national under-23 football team all-time record
Opponent Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
 Australia100112−100.00%
 Bahrain110050+5100.00%
 Bangladesh321083+566.67%
 Brunei3300200+20100.00%
 Cambodia9810331+3288.89%
 China311143+133.33%
 Chinese Taipei2200120+12100.00%
 East Timor5500171+16100.00%
 Hong Kong110040+4100.00%
 India421141+350.00%
 Indonesia139223510+2569.23%
 Iraq402224−200.00%
 Japan8008124−2300.00%
 Jordan110020+2100.00%
 Kazakhstan201114−300.00%
 Kuwait110010+1100.00%
 Kyrgyzstan110020+2100.00%
 Laos5401151+1480.00%
 Malaysia9603147+766.67%
 Maldives211020+250.00%
 Mongolia101011+000.00%
 Myanmar7610154+1185.71%
 North Korea713358−314.28%
 Oman101011+000.00%
 Pakistan110060+6100.00%
 Palestine410329−725.00%
 Philippines5500212+19100.00%
 Qatar201114−300.00%
 South Korea400419−800.00%
 Saudi Arabia301213−100.00%
 Singapore540182+680.00%
 Turkmenistan330071+6100.00%
 United Arab Emirates310256−133.33%
 Uzbekistan100101−100.00%
 Vietnam105321912+750.00%
 Yemen110030+3100.00%
Total135762138278130+15056.29%
Last match updated was against   Saudi Arabia under-23 on 19 January 2020

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

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