Chanathip Songkrasin is a Thai professional football player who plays for Japanese club Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo and the Thailand national team as an attacking midfielder. He started playing football for Sam Phran Wittaya School in 2006. He then played for Rajdamnerm Commercial College in 2009. In 2011, he joined the youth team of BEC Tero Sasana and began his career at the club. He made his senior team debut for the club on 10 March 2013. On 27 January 2016, he joined Muangthong United on loan for the 2016 season. He made his debut for the club on 2 February 2016 in the AFC Champions League qualification. Later on, with his excellent, on 1 July 2016, he permanently joined Muangthong United for an undisclosed fee and helped his club to win the 2016 Thai League and 2016 Thai League Cup in his first season. On 1 July 2017, he joined a newly promoted J.League side Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo in the summer of 2017 on a loan lasting for a season and a half. He made his debut for the club on 26 July 2017 in the 2017 J League Cup. With his excellent performances, on 13 July 2018, he signed a permanent contract with Consadole Sapporo, making him a permanent Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo player from 1 February 2019.
On the international level, he has represented Thailand at various age levels. He has represented Thailand at U19, U23, and the senior level. He was part of the Thailand U19 squad that won the 2011 AFF U19 Youth Championship in Myanmar. He made his international team debut for Thailand on 14 November 2012. He was also part of the Thailand U23 squad that won the 2013 and 2015 Sea Games. With Thailand national team, he has won three AFF Championship and one Kings’ Cup where he has made over 55 caps and scored over 10 goals for his country.
What is Chanathip Songkrasin famous for?
- Being a Thai professional football player.
- For playing as an attacking midfielder for Japanese club Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo and the Thailand national team.
Where is Chanathip Songkrasin from?
Chanathip Songkrasin was born on 5 October 1993. His birthplace is Sam Phran, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. He was born to his father, Kongpob Songkrasin, and his mother, Pornsawan Songkrasin where he grew up alongside his brother, Chawit Songkrasin. He attended Sam Phran Wittaya School and Rajdamnerm Commercial College. He holds Thai nationality. He belongs to the Asian ethnicity. His horoscope sign is Libra.
Chanathip Songkrasin Club Career
- He started playing football for Sam Phran Wittaya School in 2006.
- He then played for Rajdamnerm Commercial College in 2009
- In 2011, he joined the youth team of BEC Tero Sasana and began his career at the club. He made his senior team debut for the club on 10 March 2013 in a 1-0 win against Ratchaburi FC. On 16 May 2013, he scored his first goal for the club in a 1-1 draw against Buriram United. During his 2012-13 season, he made 26 appearances for the club, scoring 3 goals in all the competitions as he won the Thai Premier League Young Player of the Year that season.
- During his 2013-14 season, he made 28 appearances for the club, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist in all the competitions as BEC Tero Sasana won the Thai League club that season.
- During his 2014-15 season, he made 23 appearances for the club, scoring 2 goals in all the competitions.
- On 27 January 2016, he joined Muangthong United on loan for the 2016 season. He made his debut for the club on 2 February 2016 in a 3-0 penalty win against Johor DT in the AFC Champions League qualification. On 1 May 2016, he scored his first goal for the club in a 1-0 win against Chonburi FC. Later on, with his excellent, on 1 July 2016, he permanently joined Muangthong United for an undisclosed fee and helped his club to win the 2016 Thai League and 2016 Thai League Cup in his first season. During that season, he made 31 appearances for the club, scoring 3 goals and providing 10 assists in all the competitions.
- During his first half of the 2016-17 season, he made 26 appearances for the club, scoring 3 goals and providing 6 assists in all the competitions.
- On 1 July 2017, he joined a newly promoted J.League side Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo in the summer of 2017 on a loan lasting for a season and a half. He made his debut for the club on 26 July 2017 in a 1-0 loss against Cerezo Osaka in the 2017 J League Cup. On 29 July 2017, he was part of the starting lineup against Urawa Red Diamonds in the 2017 J1 League. This is his ever first match in J1 League. Besides, he became the first Thai footballer to appear in the top tier of Japan’s professional football league system (Previously, other Thais only appeared in Japanese football semi-professional top tier or professional lower tiers). In his first season, he made 17 appearances for the club, providing 1 assist in all the competitions.
- On 2 March 2018, he scored his first J-League goal for the club in a 3-3 draw against Cerezo Osaka. With his excellent performances, on 13 July 2018, he signed a permanent contract with Consadole Sapporo, making him a permanent Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo player from 1 February 2019. During his 2017-18 season, he made 31 appearances for the club, scoring 9 goals and providing 3 assists in all the competitions as Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo finished 4th place in J1 League that season. Additionally, he was voted by his teammates as the team’s most valuable player of the season and also was announced as one of the players in the J. League team of the season, being the first Southeast Asian person in history to do so.
- During his 2018-19 season, he made 30 appearances for the club, scoring 4 goals and providing 9 assists in all the competitions.
- During his 2019-20 season, he made 20 appearances for the club, scoring once and providing 5 assists in all the competitions.
- During his 2020-21 season, he made 25 appearances for the club, scoring once and providing 6 assists in all the competitions.
Chanathip Songkrasin International Career
- He has represented Thailand at various age levels.
- He has represented Thailand at U19, U23, and the senior level.
- He was part of the Thailand U19 squad that won the 2011 AFF U19 Youth Championship in Myanmar.
- He made his international team debut for Thailand on 14 November 2012 in a 5-0 friendly win against Bhutan.
- On 6 February 2013, he scored his first international goal for Thailand in a 3-1 loss against Kuwait in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification.
- He represented Thailand U23 in the 2013 Southeast Asian Games and also played for Thailand U23 in the 2014 Asian Games.
- In 2014, he was part of Thailand’s winning squad for the 2014 AFF Suzuki Cup where he was named best player of the tournament and became the youngest AFF Suzuki Cup MVP at the age of 21.
- In May 2015, he was called up by Thailand to play in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) against Vietnam. The same year, he won the 2015 Southeast Asian Games with Thailand U23.
- In December 2016, he again led Thailand to the title of 2016 AFF Championship, the fifth title of his nation. There he was also awarded another Most Valuable Player and became the first player to win it twice.
- In 2019, he was named into the Thai squad participating in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup as he helped Thailand overcome Bahrain and holding host UAE to reach the round of sixteen for the first time since the 1972 competition.
- In January 2022, he again led Thailand to the title of the 2020 AFF Championship where he was the top scorer of the tournament and became the first player to win it thrice.
- Since making his debut, he has made over 55 caps and scored over 10 goals for his country.
Honors
- Won the 2014 Thai League Cup with BEC Tero Sasana.
- Won the 2016 Thai League 1 with Muangthong United.
- Won the 2016 Thai League Cup with Muangthong United.
- Won the 2017 Thailand Champions Cup with Muangthong United.
- Won the 2011 AFF U19 Youth Championship with Thailand U19.
- Won the 2013, 2015 Sea Games with Thailand U23.
- Won 2014, 2016, 2020 AFF Championship with Thailand.
- Won the 2016 King’s Cup with Thailand.
Awards
- Won the 2012 Thai Premier League Young Player of the Year.
- Won 2014, 2016, 2020 AFF Championship Most Valuable Player.
- Won 2015, 2017 AFF Men’s Player of the Year.
- Won the 2017 FA Thailand President Award.
- Won the 2018 FA Thailand Men’s Player of the Year.
- Won the 2018 Consadole Sapporo Most Valuable Player.
- Won the 2018 Sapporo Dome Most Valuable Player.
- Won the 2020 AFF Championship Top Scorer.
Orders
- 2015 Silver Medalist (Seventh Class) of The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn.
Chanathip Songkrasin Girlfriend and Dating
Looking at his personal life, he is not married. The footballer is focusing on his professional career. He might be dating a beautiful girl at present or might be single. He has not shared any pictures of himself with any girls on his social media accounts. Any updates on his love life will be updated here.
Chanathip Songkrasin Height and Weight
Chanathip Songkrasin stands at a height of 1.58m i.e. 5 feet and 2 inches tall. He has a bodyweight of 56kg. He has an athletic body build. His eye color is dark brown and his hair color is black. His sexual orientation is straight.
Chanathip Songkrasin Net Worth and Salary
Chanathip Songkrasin earns from his professional career as a football player. His income is from contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements. As of 2022, he has an estimated net worth of about $9.49 million and his salary is £308,000. His market value is around €1.60 million.
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