SOCCER PLAYERS from Thailand

Top 10

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Thai Soccer Players of all time. This list of famous Thai Soccer Players is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography’s online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Thai Soccer Players.

1. Buakaw Banchamek (1982 - )

With an HPI of 48.28, Buakaw Banchamek is the most famous Thai Soccer Player.  His biography has been translated into 23 different languages on wikipedia.

Sombat Banchamek (Thai: สมบัติ บัญชาเมฆ, born May 8, 1982) a.k.a. Buakaw Banchamek (Thai: บัวขาว บัญชาเมฆ, Buakaw meaning "white lotus") is a professional Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer from Thailand of ethnic Kuy descent, who formerly fought out of Por. Pramuk Gym, in Bangkok, Thailand, under the ring name Buakaw Por. Pramuk (Thai: บัวขาว ป.ประมุข). Known for his fierce fighting style, Buakaw is a former two-time Omnoi Stadium champion, Lumpinee Stadium Toyota Marathon champion, former #1-ranked fighter in Lumpinee Stadium, Thailand Featherweight champion, two-time K-1 World MAX champion and 2011 & 2012 Thai Fight tournament champion. He is regarded as one of the greatest Muay Thai fighters of all time. Outside his Muay Thai career, Buakaw also briefly played professional football as a forward in the Regional League Division 2 for RBAC F.C.. Additionally, he has also embarked on an acting career, starring in the action films Yamada: The Samurai of Ayothaya (2010) and Thong Dee Fun Khao (2017).

2. Kiatisuk Senamuang (1973 - )

With an HPI of 44.69, Kiatisuk Senamuang is the 2nd most famous Thai Soccer Player.  His biography has been translated into 24 different languages.

Kiatisuk Senamuang (Thai: เกียรติศักดิ์ เสนาเมือง; born 11 August 1973) is a Thai football manager and former player (played between 1989 and October 2007) who is head coach of V.League 1 club Cong An Ha Noi. He is nicknamed "Thai Zico" by fans. During his eighteen-year career Kiatisuk played as a striker and scored 251 goals in 339 appearances. The former striker played for clubs in Malaysia, Singapore, England and Vietnam as well as in his homeland. Kiatisuk also earned 131 caps and scored 70 goals for Thailand between 1992 and 2007. Between 2014 and 2017, Kiatisuk was manager of the Thai senior team and, (2013–2016), the Thailand U-23 team. Previously, in 2013, he had also been the caretaker manager of Thailand. Kiatisuk has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Dhurakij Pundit University and Master of Business Administration from Chandrakasem Rajabhat University.

3. Chanathip Songkrasin (1993 - )

With an HPI of 42.42, Chanathip Songkrasin is the 3rd most famous Thai Soccer Player.  His biography has been translated into 40 different languages.

Chanathip Songkrasin (Thai: ชนาธิป สรงกระสินธ์, pronounced [t͡ɕʰā.nāː.tʰíp sǒŋ.krā.sǐn]; born 5 October 1993), is a Thai professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Thai League 1 club BG Pathum United.

4. Piyapong Pue-on (1962 - )

With an HPI of 41.77, Piyapong Pue-on is the 4th most famous Thai Soccer Player.  His biography has been translated into 17 different languages.

Piyapong Pue-on (Thai: ปิยะพงษ์ ผิวอ่อน; RTGS: Piyaphong Phio-on; born Padej Khankruea (Thai: เผด็จ ขันเครือ; RTGS: Phadet Khankhruea; 14 November 1959) is a Thai former football player who played as a striker. He was a member of the Thailand national team and also played for South Korean side Lucky-Goldstar FC.

5. Teerasil Dangda (1988 - )

With an HPI of 41.49, Teerasil Dangda is the 5th most famous Thai Soccer Player.  His biography has been translated into 38 different languages.

Teerasil Dangda (Thai: ธีรศิลป์ แดงดา, pronounced [tʰīː.rā.sǐn dɛ̄ːŋ.dāː]; born 6 June 1988) is a Thai professional footballer who plays as a striker for Thai League club BG Pathum United and the Thailand national team.

6. Theerathon Bunmathan (1990 - )

With an HPI of 38.23, Theerathon Bunmathan is the 6th most famous Thai Soccer Player.  His biography has been translated into 33 different languages.

Theerathon Bunmathan (Thai: ธีราทร บุญมาทัน, RTGS: Thirathon Bunmathan, pronounced [tʰīː.rāː.tʰɔ̄ːn būn.māː.tʰān]; born 6 March 1990) is a Thai professional footballer who plays as a left back for Buriram United and Thailand national team. He has also been used as a midfielder during the later of his career. Considered one of the best defenders in the Southeast Asia region in history, he is renowned for his versatility, technical skills and ability to contribute effectively in both defensive and offensive roles on the field which he frequently takes set pieces scoring from a free kick and corners. Theerathon is the first Thai player to win the J1 League with Yokohama F. Marinos in 2019.

7. Kawin Thamsatchanan (1990 - )

With an HPI of 35.63, Kawin Thamsatchanan is the 7th most famous Thai Soccer Player.  His biography has been translated into 27 different languages.

Kawin Thamsatchanan (Thai: กวินทร์ ธรรมสัจจานันท์, pronounced [kā.wīn tʰām.sàt.t͡ɕāː.nān]; born 26 January 1990) is a Thai professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Thai League 1 club Muangthong United and the Thailand national team.

8. Datsakorn Thonglao (1983 - )

With an HPI of 30.29, Datsakorn Thonglao is the 8th most famous Thai Soccer Player.  Her biography has been translated into 15 different languages.

Datsakorn Thonglao (Thai: ดัสกร ทองเหลา, RTGS: Datsakon Thonglao, pronounced [dàt.sā.kɔ̄ːn tʰɔ̄ːŋ.lǎw], born 30 December 1983), simply known as Go (Thai: โก้, RTGS: Ko, pronounced [kôː]) is a Thai former footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder. He was known for his deadly free kicks and set-pieces.

9. Thitiphan Puangjan (1993 - )

With an HPI of 29.65, Thitiphan Puangjan is the 9th most famous Thai Soccer Player.  Her biography has been translated into 31 different languages.

Thitiphan Puangchan (Thai: ฐิติพันธ์ พ่วงจันทร์, born 1 September 1993) is a Thai professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Thai League 1 club Bangkok United, and the Thailand national team.

10. Mina Tanaka (1994 - )

With an HPI of 25.42, Mina Tanaka is the 10th most famous Thai Soccer Player.  Her biography has been translated into 35 different languages.

Mina Tanaka (田中 美南, Tanaka Mina, born April 28, 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for WE League club INAC Kobe Leonessa and the Japan women's national team. She has previously played for Nippon TV Beleza and Bayer Leverkusen.