Pratum Chuthong

Pratum Chuthong
Personal information
Full namePratum Chuthong
Date of birthOctober 26, 1983
Place of birthRanong, Thailand
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing positionDefender
Club information
Current team
Suphanburi
Number3
Youth career
2003-2006Kasem Bundit University
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2007Kasem Bundit University15(0)
2008–2011Osotspa Saraburi87(2)
2012-2014Buriram United75(2)
2015-Suphanburi0(0)
National team‡
2011–Thailand5(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17 May 2013.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 3 March 2010

Pratum Chuthong (Thai: ประทุม ชูทอง, born October 26, 1983) is a Thai footballer who plays as a defender for Thai club Suphanburi.

Club Career

Pratum played for Osotspa Saraburi FC for a long time, and was a regular starter for the team. He later moved to Buriram United in 2012. His form in Buriram is consistent and played regularly. Pratum played in the 2012 AFC Champions League and the 2013 AFC Champions League for Buriram United. At the start of the 2013 Thai Premier League he played a few matches, but later on his form was not the best. Therefore Tanasak Srisai won Pratum's place as centre back. His form came back in July and he became starter.

International career

Pratum Chuthong was called up to the national team, in coach Winfried Schäfer first squad selection for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification. In October, 2013 Pratum was called up to the national team by Surachai Jaturapattarapong to the 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification. In October, 2013 he played a friendly match against Bahrain. In October 15, 2013 he played against Iran in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification.

Style of Play

Although Pratum is not a tall defender, he is strong and muscular. Pratum could play both right back or left back. He is known for being a tough tackling and being an aggressive defender.

Honours

Club

Buriram United

References