Theerathon Bunmathan
Theerathon Bunmathan (Thai: ธีราทร บุญมาทัน, RTGS: Thirathon Bunmathan, pronounced [tʰīː.rāː.tʰɔ̄ːn būn.māː.tʰān]; born 6 February 1990) is a Thai professional footballer who plays as a left back for Yokohama F. Marinos and the Thailand national team. Also owner of the eSports team, Tokio Striker.
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Full name | Theerathon Bunmathan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of birth | 6 February 1990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Nonthaburi, Thailand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Playing position(s) | Left back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team | Yokohama F. Marinos | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2002–2004 | Bangkok Sports School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2005–2007 | Assumption College Thonburi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | Rajpracha | 10 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2009–2016 | Buriram United | 218 | (15) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2016–2019 | Muangthong United | 42 | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | → Vissel Kobe (loan) | 28 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2019 | → Yokohama F. Marinos (loan) | 25 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2020– | Yokohama F. Marinos | 10 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
National team‡ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2008–2009 | Thailand U19 | 6 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2009–2013 | Thailand U23 | 15 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2010– | Thailand | 64 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Honours
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 7 December 2019 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 19 November 2019 |
Club career
Domestic careers
Theerathon started almost every match for Buriram United due to his superb and consistent form. Theerathon is a major part of Buriram United's success; his free kicks assisted and scored many goals for the club. His free kick against FC Seoul in the 2013 AFC Champions League qualified Buriram to the knockout phase. In the 2013 Thai Premier League Theerathon scored 3 goals against BEC Tero Sasana, Chonburi, and Ratchaburi Mitr Phol.
In May 2016 it was announced that after spending six years with Buriram United he would be joining arch rivals Muangthong United the following month on a five-year contract for an all-time record for highest football transfer fee for Thai League 1 at 35 million Baht. That record was soon broken on 2 November 2016 by Tanaboon Kesarat. The transfer fee is undisclosed but it is estimated to be around 50 million Baht.[1]
Vissel Kobe
In 2018 Theerathon was on loan to play in the J.League for one season with the club Vissel Kobe in the 2018 season, which gives Theerathon the opportunity to play with world-class footballers such as Lucas Podolski and Andres Iniesta.[2][3]
Yokohama F. Marinos
In January 2019, Yokohama F. Marinos reached an agreement on loan to Theerathon from Muangthong United to play in the J.League season 2019. Hereafter, in March 2019, Theeraton started his first league match for the club in the match in which Yokohama opened the home match against former rival Kawasaki Frontale with scores 2–2.
Later, in July 2019 Theerathon was named the J.League's Best Team of the Week after which he helped the team to beat Vissel Kobe, his former team with score 2–0. On 31 August 2019, Theerathon scored the first goal in the league and in the name of the club helped Yokohama open their home defeat to Gamba Osaka with score 3–1 and on 7 December 2019, the season-ending match of J.League Theerathon scored 1 goal and assists, helping Yokohama opens the house 3–0 defeat to FC Tokyo became the first Thai player to be champions of the J.League.[4][5][6]
In December 2019, Theerathon signed a permanent contract with Yokohama F. Marinos, making him a permanent Yokohama F. Marinos player from December 2019.[7]
Personal life
On 24 May 2016 Theerathon married Chatrakamol Muangman in a traditional ceremony. The wedding was attended by many teammates and staff from the teams that Theerathon had played for.[8]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 1 August 2020[9]
Club performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||||
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Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |
Thailand | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Asia | Total | ||||||||
2009 | Rajpracha | Thailand League Division 2 | 10 | 0 | — | — | — | 10 | 0 | ||||
2010 | Buriram United | Thai League 1 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 28 | 0 | |||
2011 | 33 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 | — | 45 | 1 | ||||
2012 | 30 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 49 | 5 | |||
2013 | 30 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 50 | 6 | |||
2014 | 33 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 48 | 4 | |||
2015 | 32 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 50 | 6 | |||
2016 | 9 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 0 | 15 | 1 | |||||
2016 | Muangthong United | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 16 | 2 | |||
2017 | 30 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 48 | 9 | |||
2018 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
Japan | League | Emperor's Cup | League Cup | Asia | Total | ||||||||
2018 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | 28 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 35 | 0 | ||
2019 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 30 | 3 | |||
2020 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | |||
Career total | 306 | 25 | 35 | 3 | 49 | 2 | 46 | 6 | 436 | 36 |
International career
Theerathon played against Saudi Arabia in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) and received a red card in the 90th minute. After that match he went to Indonesia to play for Thailand U-23 in the 2011 Southeast Asian Games. He was Thailand U-23's starter and received an early yellow card, followed by a second one a few minutes after which resulted in a red card, thus becoming the first player in Thai football to get two red cards in three days.
Theerathon's scored a penalty in a friendly match against Laos. His second international goal is a rebound from Jakkraphan Pornsai's free kick. His form in the 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup is very impressive combined with Anucha Kitpongsri who played on the left side of the field.
He represented Thailand U-23 at the 2013 Southeast Asian Games, and is selected as captain for the tournament.
In May 2015, he captained Thailand to play in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) against Vietnam.
International goals
Under-23
# | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1. | 16 November 2013 | Chiangmai, Thailand | 6–0 | Win | Friendly |
International goals
- Scores and results list Thailand's goal tally first.[10]
# | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1. | 13 December 2012 | Supachalasai Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand | 2–0 | 2–0 | 2012 AFF Championship | |
2. | 8 September 2015 | Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand | 1–2 | 2–2 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
3. | 9 October 2015 | Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly | |
4. | 13 October 2015 | Mỹ Đình National Stadium, Hanoi, Vietnam | 3–0 | 3–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
5. | 8 December 2016 | Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand | 2–0 | 4–0 | 2016 AFF Championship | |
6. | 10 September 2019 | Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia | 2–0 | 3–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Honours
Club
- Buriram United
- Thai Premier League (4): 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015
- Thai FA Cup (4): 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015
- Thai League Cup (4): 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015
- Toyota Premier Cup (3): 2012, 2014, 2016
- Kor Royal Cup (4): 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
- Mekong Club Championship (1): 2015
- Muangthong United
- Thai Premier League (1): 2016
- Thai League Cup (2): 2016, 2017
- Thailand Champions Cup (1): 2017
- Mekong Club Championship (1): 2017
- Yokohama F. Marinos
International
- Thailand U-23
- Sea Games
Gold Medal (1): 2013
- Thailand
- AFF Championship (1): 2016
- King's Cup (2): 2016, 2017
Individual
- AFF Championship Best XI (1): 2012
- Thai Premier League Player of the Month (1): October 2013
- AFC Champions League Dream Team (1): 2013
- Thai Premier League Player of the Year (1): 2013
Royal decoration
- 2015 –
Silver Medalist (Seventh Class) of The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn[11]
References
- Paul Murphy (11 May 2016). "Thailand's Theerathon to leave Buriram United for Muang Thong". ESPNFC. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- https://mgronline.com/sport/detail/9610000128905
- https://www.goal.com/th/%E0%B8%82%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A7/%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%9A%E0%B9%83%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%AD%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%A7-%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%9F%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B0%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%81-%E0%B8%98%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A3-%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%9B/acepqxthkb4r1f42ofch05w8v
- https://www.thairath.co.th/sport/eurofootball/otherleague/1721863
- https://www.matichon.co.th/sport-slide/news_1775057
- https://www.tnews.co.th/social/520594/%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B5-%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%8B%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B8%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%A1%E2%80%9D-%E0%B8%98%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A3-%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%8D%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%99-%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%95%E0%B9%87%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%82%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%AD-%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A8%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%9B%E0%B9%87%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%82%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A7%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%9B%E0%B9%8C%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B3%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%87%E0%B8%88
- https://www.dailynews.co.th/sports/748695
- "Thai national footballer "Aum" finally ties the knot". Thai Rath. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- "Theerathon Bunmathan". Soccerway. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
- "Theeratorn Bunmatan". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmerman.
- ′ธีราทร บุญมาทัน′ รับเครื่องราชอิสริยาภรณ์ Archived 25 January 2016 at the Wayback Machine
External links
- Theerathon Bunmathan profile at Muangthong United website
- Theerathon Bunmathan at J.League (in Japanese)