Thailand national under-20 football team

Thailand Under-20

Nickname(s)	ช้างศึก (The War Elephants)
Association	Football Association of Thailand
Confederation	AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation	AFF (Southeast Asia)
Head coach	Marc Alavedra Palacios
Captain	Worachit Kanitsribampen
Home stadium	Rajamangala Stadium
FIFA code	THA
First colours Second colours
AFC Youth Championship
Appearances	24 (first in 1960)
Best result	Champions (1962, 1969)

The Thailand national under-20 football team (Thai: ฟุตบอลทีมชาติไทยรุ่นอายุไม่เกิน 20 ปี, rtgs: futbon thim chat thai run ayu mai koen yi-sip pi) is the national team for the under-20 and 19 level, representing Thailand in international football competitions in the FIFA U-20 World Cup, AFC U-19 Championship and AFF U-19 Youth Championship. It is controlled by the Football Association of Thailand.

Thailand is a two-time AFC champion and four-time AFF champion. Thailand has never managed to qualify for the World Cup, but the under-17 national team has done so.

Results and fixtures

  Win   Draw   Lose

2016

China PR  v  Thailand

7 October 2016 Friendly	China PR	3–2	Thailand	Dubai, UAE
	??  2', 25' ??  46'	Report	Supachok  45' Warut  55'	Stadium: NAS Stadium

Thailand  v  South Korea

13 October 2016 2016 AFC U-19	Thailand	1–3	South Korea	Riffa, Bahrain
16:30	Anon  76'	Report	Jeong Tae-wook  13' Han Chan-hee  41' Kang Ji-hoon  90+3'	Stadium: Bahrain National Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Muhammad Taqi (Singapore)

Saudi Arabia  v  Thailand

16 October 2016 2016 AFC U-19	Saudi Arabia	4-0	Thailand	Riffa, Bahrain
16:30	Al-Anaze  43' Al-Muwallad  60' Al-Khulaif  68' Ghareeb  90+3'	Report		Stadium: Bahrain National Stadium Attendance: 185 Referee: Timur Faizullin (Kyrgyzstan)

Bahrain  v  Thailand

19 October 2016 2016 AFC U-19	Bahrain	3-2	Thailand	Isa Town, Bahrain
19:30	Mohamed Yusuf  12' Ahmed Bughammar  47' Talal Ali Al Naar  51'	Report	Sittichok  30' Supachai  84'	Stadium: Khalifa Sports City Stadium Attendance: 8,650 Referee: Jumpei Iida (Japan)

2017

Singapore  v  Thailand

17 March 2017 Jockey Club Tournament	Singapore	3–1	Thailand	Diamond Hill, Hong Kong
10:00 UTC+8	Mustofa  17' Jao Han Elliot  34' Heightcut  53'	Report	Eakkanit  45+1'	Stadium: Po Kong Village Road Park

Chinese Taipei  v  Thailand

18 March 2017 Jockey Club Tournament	Chinese Taipei	0–3	Thailand	Diamond Hill, Hong Kong
10:00 UTC+8		Report	Kuenun  26' Sirayuth  54' Yuthpichai  82'	Stadium: Po Kong Village Road Park

Hong Kong  v  Thailand

19 March 2017 Jockey Club Tournament	Hong Kong	1–2	Thailand	Diamond Hill, Hong Kong
10:00 UTC+8	Yat Yung Ethan  10'	Report	Sirayuth  23' Sampan  66'	Stadium: Po Kong Village Road Park

Thailand  v  Timor-Leste

4 September 2017 (2017-09-04) 2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship	Thailand	v	Timor-Leste	Myanmar
UTC+7

Thailand  v  Laos

6 September 2017 (2017-09-06) 2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship	Thailand	v	Laos	Myanmar
UTC+7

Thailand  v  Cambodia

8 September 2017 (2017-09-08) 2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship	Thailand	v	Cambodia	Myanmar
UTC+7

Thailand  v  Singapore

10 September 2017 (2017-09-10) 2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship	Thailand	v	Singapore	Myanmar
UTC+7

Thailand  v  Malaysia

12 September 2017 (2017-09-12) 2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship	Thailand	v	Malaysia	Myanmar
UTC+7

Thailand  v  Singapore

4 November 2017 (2017-11-04) 2018 AFC U-19 Q	Thailand	v	Singapore	Mongolia
UTC+7

Mongolia  v  Thailand

6 November 2017 (2017-11-06) 2018 AFC U-19 Q	Mongolia	v	Thailand	Mongolia
UTC+7

Japan  v  Thailand

8 November 2017 (2017-11-08) 2018 AFC U-19 Q	Japan	v	Thailand	Mongolia
UTC+7

Coaching staff

Position	Name
Head Coach	Marc Alavedra Palacios
Assistant Coach	Oriol Alcazar Consuelo
Goalkeeping Coach
Physiotherapist
Chief Scout

Players

Current squad

The following final 23 players were called up to the squad for 2016 AFC U-19 Championship.^[1]

0#0	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1GK	Korraphat Narichan	(1997-10-07) 7 October 1997			Bangkok Glass
18	1GK	Chakhon Philakhlang	(1998-03-08) 8 March 1998			Chonburi
23	1GK	Taro Prasarnkarn	(1997-11-27) 27 November 1997			Muangthong United
2	2DF	Meechok Marhasaranukun	(1997-12-12) 12 December 1997			Port
3	2DF	Apisit Sorada	(1997-02-28) 28 February 1997			Air Force Central
4	2DF	Torsak Sa-ardeiem	(1997-06-30) 30 June 1997			Bangkok Glass
5	2DF	Kritsada Gaman	(1999-03-18) 18 March 1999			Phan Thong
16	2DF	Saringkarn Promsupa	(1997-03-29) 29 March 1997			Rayong
20	2DF	Tirapon Thanachartkul	(1998-08-23) 23 August 1998			Assumption United
6	3MF	Saharat Sontisawat	(1998-01-13) 13 January 1998			Chonburi
7	3MF	Wisarut Imura	(1997-10-18) 18 October 1997			Bangkok United
8	3MF	Suksan Mungpao	(1997-03-05) 5 March 1997			Phrae United
10	3MF	Sansern Limwattana	(1997-07-31) 31 July 1997			Bangkok United
11	3MF	Supachok Sarachat	(1998-05-22) 22 May 1998			Buriram United
12	3MF	Kanarin Thawornsak	(1997-05-27) 27 May 1997			Ratchaburi Mitr Phol
13	3MF	Anon Amornlerdsak	(1997-11-06) 6 November 1997			Buriram United
14	3MF	Sorawit Panthong	(1997-02-20) 20 February 1997			Muangthong United
17	3MF	Jakkit Wechpirom	(1997-01-26) 26 January 1997			Bangkok United
22	3MF	Worachit Kanitsribampen (Captain)	(1997-08-24) 24 August 1997			Chonburi
9	4FW	Warut Boonsuk	(1997-08-23) 23 August 1997			Bangkok Glass
15	4FW	Sittichok Paso	(1999-01-28) 28 January 1999			Kagoshima United FC
19	4FW	Sirimongkhon Jitbanjong	(1997-08-08) 8 August 1997			Simork
21	4FW	Supachai Jaided	(1998-12-01) 1 December 1998			Buriram United

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the U-19 squad within the last 12 months.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Sumethee Khokpho	(1998-11-05) 5 November 1998			Bangkok United	2016 AFF U-19 Youth Championship
DF	Arthit Kansangwet	(1998-07-22) 22 July 1998			Phan Thong	2016 AFC U-19 Championship preliminary squad
DF	Chotipat Poomkeaw	(1998-05-28) 28 May 1998			Chiangrai United	2016 AFC U-19 Championship preliminary squad
DF	Jakkrapong Suabsamutr	(1998-08-27) 27 August 1998			Buriram United	2016 AFC U-19 Championship preliminary squad
DF	Athit Auea-fuea	(1997-01-07) 7 January 1997			Rangsit	2016 AFF U-19 Youth Championship
DF	Sarayut Sompim	(1997-03-23) 23 March 1997			Bangkok United	2016 AFF U-19 Youth Championship
DF	Ariyapol Chanson	(1998-04-17) 17 April 1998			Samut Prakan United	2016 AFF U-19 Youth Championship
DF	Adisak Narattho	(1998-09-04) 4 September 1998			Buriram United	2016 AFC U-19 Championship qualification
DF	Makawan Koedanan				Ratchaburi Mitr Phol	2016 AFF U-19 Youth Championship
MF	Eakkanit Punya	(1999-10-21) 21 October 1999			Chiangrai United	2016 AFC U-19 Championship preliminary squad
MF	Jaroensak Wongkorn	(1997-05-18) 18 May 1997			Air Force Central	2016 AFC U-19 Championship preliminary squad
MF	Natkanet Jintapaphuthanasiri	(1997-05-01) 1 May 1997			Port	2016 AFF U-19 Youth Championship
MF	Techin Mooktarakosa	(1997-04-18) 18 April 1997			Port	2016 AFF U-19 Youth Championship
MF	Siwakorn Sangwong	(1997-02-06) 6 February 1997			Bangkok Glass	2016 AFC U-19 Championship qualification
FW	Nantawat Suankaeo	(1997-12-08) 8 December 1997			Bangkok Glass	2016 AFC U-19 Championship preliminary squad
FW	Veerapong Khorayok	(1997-05-30) 30 May 1997			Khonkaen	2016 AFC U-19 Championship preliminary squad
FW	Rittidet Phensawat	(1997-03-21) 21 March 1997			Phan Thong	2016 AFC U-19 Championship qualification

Previous squads

Head coaches

Thailand national under-20 football team head coaches
Name	Country	Period	Honours
Chatchai Paholpat	Thailand	1994–1996	1994 AFC Youth Championship – Third place 1996 AFC Youth Championship – Group stage
Charnwit Polcheewin	Thailand	1998–2000 and 2002	1998 AFC Youth Championship – Group stage 2000 AFC Youth Championship – Group stage 2002 AFC Youth Championship – Group stage 2002 AFF U-20 Youth Championship – Winners
Carlos Roberto	Brazil	2003	2003 Ho Chi Minh City Football Cup
Charnwit Polcheewin	Thailand	2004	2004 AFC Youth Championship – Group stage
Phayong Khunnaen	Thailand	2005–2006	2006 AFC Youth Championship – Group stage
Kawin Kachendecha	Thailand	2007–2008	2007 AFF U-20 Youth Championship – Third place 2008 AFC U-19 Championship – Group stage
Chalermwoot Sa-Ngapol	Thailand	2009–2010	2009 AFF U-19 Youth Championship – Winners 2010 AFC U-19 Championship – Group stage 2010 AFF U-19 Youth Championship – Runner-up
Somchai Chuayboonchum	Thailand	2011	2011 AFF U-19 Youth Championship – Winners
Arjhan Srong-ngamsub	Thailand	2012	2012 AFC U-19 Championship – Group stage
Jirasak Jaroenchand	Thailand	2013
Somchai Chuayboonchum	Thailand	2013
Sasom Pobprasert	Thailand	2014	2014 Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy – Semi-finals 2014 AFF U-19 Youth Championship – Third place 2014 AFC U-19 Championship – Quarter-finals
Anurak Srikerd	Thailand	2015	2015 AFF U-19 Youth Championship – Winners
Chalermwoot Sa-ngapol	Thailand	2016
Anurak Srikerd	Thailand	2016	2016 AFF U-19 Youth Championship – Runner-up 2016 AFC U-19 Championship – Group stage
Jatuporn Pramualban (interim)	Thailand	2017	Jockey Club International Youth Tournament – Winners
Marc Alavedra	Spain	2017–	2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship –

Competitive record

FIFA U-20 World Cup

FIFA U-20 World Cup finals record											Qualifications record
Year	Host country	Result	Position	GP	W	D*	L	GS	GA		GP	W	D	L	GS	GA
1977	Tunisia	Did not enter									Did not enter
1979	Japan
1981	Australia	Did not qualify									8	3	1	4	17	8
1983	Mexico	Did not qualify									4	3	1	0	20	5
1985	Soviet Union	Did not qualify									6	2	1	3	9	15
1987	Chile	Did not qualify									3	1	1	1	3	2
1989	Saudi Arabia	Did not qualify									6	3	1	2	26	5
1991	Portugal	Did not qualify									N/A
1993	Australia	Did not qualify									8	4	1	3	11	14
1995	Qatar	Did not qualify									8	4	2	2	19	6
1997	Malaysia	Did not qualify									7	4	1	2	27	8
1999	Nigeria	Did not qualify									4	1	3	0	6	2
2001	Argentina	Did not qualify									7	2	2	3	25	16
2003	United Arab Emirates	Did not qualify									6	2	2	2	17	8
2005	Netherlands	Did not qualify									5	3	1	1	7	4
2007	Canada	Did not qualify									5	3	0	2	8	6
2009	Egypt	Did not qualify									8	5	0	3	15	7
2011	Colombia	Did not qualify									8	4	1	3	10	5
2013	Turkey	Did not qualify									7	4	1	2	18	6
2015	New Zealand	Did not qualify									7	4	0	3	16	10
2015	South Korea	Did not qualify									7	3	0	4	17	12
Total		0/21		-	-	-	-	-	-		83	21	17	43	113	144

Note

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

AFC U-19 Championship

AFC U-19 Championship finals record											Qualifications record
Year	Host country	Result	Position	GP	W	D*	L	GS	GA		GP	W	D	L	GS	GA
1959	Malaya	Consolation group	5th	6	4	1	1	17	8		No qualifications
1960	Malaya	Group stage	6th	3	1	0	2	4	9
1961	Thailand	Third place	3rd	5	4	0	1	14	6
1962	Thailand	Champions	1st	6	4	2	0	10	3
1963	Malaya	Third place	3rd	6	4	0	2	15	8
1964	South Vietnam	Did not enter
1965	Japan	Group stage	6th	4	1	1	2	1	3
1966	Philippines	Third place	3rd	6	3	2	1	9	4
1967	Thailand	Quarter-finals	5th	3	2	0	1	12	1
1968	South Korea	Second round	6th	2	0	0	2	1	5
1969	Thailand	Champions	1st	5	4	1	0	18	4
1970	Philippines	Group stage	10th	3	1	0	2	12	4
1971	Japan	Group stage	13th	3	0	1	2	1	6
1972	Thailand	Fourth place	4th	6	3	0	3	11	7
1973	Iran	Quarter-finals	6th	3	0	1	2	1	6
1974	Thailand	Fourth place	4th	6	4	0	2	15	4
1975	Kuwait	Did not enter
1976	Thailand	Third place	3rd	5	2	2	3	8	8
1977	Iran	Did not enter
1978	Bangladesh
1980	Thailand	Round-robin	4th	4	1	0	3	6	5		4	2	1	1	11	5
1982	Thailand	Did not qualify									6	3	0	3	21	10
1985	United Arab Emirates	Round-robin	4th	3	0	0	3	3	13		5	2	2	1	7	4
1986	Saudi Arabia	Did not qualify									3	1	1	1	3	2
1988	Qatar	Did not qualify									6	3	1	2	26	5
1990	Indonesia	Did not qualify									N/A
1992	United Arab Emirates	Group stage	8th	4	1	0	3	5	13		4	3	1	0	6	1
1994	Indonesia	Third place	3rd	6	3	1	2	9	6		2	2	0	0	10	0
1996	South Korea	Group stage	6th	4	1	1	2	3	7		3	3	0	0	24	1
1998	Thailand	Group stage	5th	4	1	3	0	6	2		Qualified as host
2000	Iran	Group stage	9th	4	0	1	3	4	13		3	2	1	0	21	3
2002	Qatar	Group stage	5th	3	0	1	2	2	7		3	2	1	0	15	1
2004	Malaysia	Group stage	10th	3	1	1	1	3	4		2	2	0	0	4	0
2006	India	Group stage	10th	3	1	0	2	3	5		2	2	0	0	5	1
2008	Saudi Arabia	Group stage	11th	3	1	0	2	3	4		5	4	0	1	12	3
2010	China	Group stage	13th	3	0	1	2	1	3		5	4	0	1	9	2
2012	United Arab Emirates	Group stage	12th	3	1	0	2	3	6		4	3	1	0	15	0
2014	Myanmar	Quarter-finals	6th	4	2	0	2	6	8		3	2	0	1	10	2
2016	Bahrain	Group stage	15th	3	0	0	3	3	10		4	3	0	1	14	2
Total		31/39	Best: 1st	128	50	20	58	209	192		64	43	9	12	211	42

Note

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

Southeast Asian Games history
First Match	Philippines 2–3 Thailand  (18 April 1959; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Biggest Win	Thailand 0–10 Brunei  (23 April 1970; Manila, Philippines)
Biggest Defeat	South Korea 8–1 Thailand  (24 September 1992; Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
Best Result	Champions at the 1962 and 1969
Wrost Result	Group stage at the 15 editions

AFF U-19 Youth Championship

AFF U-19 Youth Championship record Year Host country Result Position GP W D* L GS GA 20021  Thailand  Cambodia Champions 1st 6 5 1 0 24 6 20051  Indonesia Group stage 7th 4 2 0 2 13 6 20061  Malaysia Third place 3rd 3 1 0 2 3 6 20071  Vietnam Third place 3rd 5 3 1 1 18 3 2008  Thailand Fourth place 4th 4 1 0 3 4 6 2009  Vietnam Champions 1st 5 3 2 0 8 3 2010  Vietnam Runners-up 2nd 4 0 3 1 2 3 2011  Myanmar Champions 1st 6 5 1 0 17 2 2012  Vietnam Did not enter 2013  Indonesia Group stage 9th 5 1 1 3 16 12 2014  Vietnam Third place 3rd 4 2 0 2 9 6 2015  Laos Champions 1st 6 6 0 0 29 2 2016  Vietnam Runners-up 2nd 7 6 0 1 16 12 Total 12/13 Best: 1st 59 35 9 15 159 67 Note 1 : The under-20 national team played at the 2002 to 2007 editions. * : Denotes draws including knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

AFF U-19 Youth Championship history First Match  Thailand 5–1 Singapore  (23 January 200; Bangkok, Thailand) Biggest Win  Brunei 1–10 Thailand  (11 August 2005; Palembang, Indonesia) Biggest Defeat  Australia 5–1 Thailand  (24 September 2016; Hanoi, Vietnam) Best Result Champions at the 2002, 2009, 2011 and 2015 Wrost Result Group stage at the 2005 and 2013

Honours

This is a list of honours for the Thailand national under-20 football team.

International titles

• AFC U-19 Championship

• Winners (2): 1962, 1969

• Third Place (5): 1961, 1963, 1966, 1976, 1994

Regional titles

• AFF U19 Youth Championship

• Winners (4): 2002, 2009, 2011, 2015

• Runners-up (2): 2010, 2016

• Third Place (3): 2006, 2007, 2014

Minor titles

• Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy

• Winners (2): 2005, 2007

• Runners-up (1): 2002

• Jockey Club International Youth Tournament

• Winners (1): 2017

See also

• Thailand national football team
• Thailand women's national football team
• Thailand national under-23 football team
• Thailand national under-21 football team
• Thailand national under-17 football team

References

External links

• Football Association of Thailand (in Thai)
• Thai Football.com
• Thai football page of Fifa.com
• Thai football Blog