Aung Thu

Aung Thu (; born 22 May 1995) is a Burmese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger for Thai League 1 club Uthai Thani and Myanmar national team. He has represented Myanmar internationally at under-17, under-20, under-23, and senior level. Representing Myanmar at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand, he scored his debut World Cup goal against New Zealand national under-20 football team. His goal during the Thai League Week 11 against Sukhothai FC is considered one of the top 5 goals of the round.

Muangthong United (loan) Aung Thu joined Muangthong United on loan for the 2019 season with options.

Buriram United In December 2020, Aung Thu signed for Thai League Giant Club Buriram United for US$50,000. On 26 December 2020, he made his debut with Buriram United in 2–0 away win against Chonburi. In December 2022, Aung Thu cancelled the contract with Buriram United.

Lamphun Warriors F.C. After cancelled the contract with Buriram United.Aung Thu signed for Thai League 1 Club Lamphun Warriors.

Uthai Thani On 12 July 2023, Aung Thu signed for Thai League 1 Club Uthai Thani.

Club

International career

Youth Aung Thu debuted in national U-16 team that took part in 2011 AFF U-16 Youth Championship.

In 2014, his crucial goal against U-19 Vietnam at the Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy tournament for ASEAN Youth Football Championship in Brunei and would lead Myanmar to emerge as the champion of 2014 Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy. He then became a Myanmar Fans' favorite striker. His performance led Myanmar to the international participation and the U-19 Myanmar National team participation to the FIFA U-20 World Cup, and it was Myanmar's first international football match after its last participation in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. He was noted for his powerful shots and intelligent runs in FIFA technical study book of 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Senior He made his international debut in Myanmar national team on 28 August 2015 against United Arab Emirates national football team in a friendly tournament. His first goal as a Myanmar national team player was scoring against Laos, 3–1 in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification.

Internationals goals and apps

+ – Internationals goals and apps Team Internationals Goals apps Yadanarbon FC AFC Champions League 0 1 AFC Champions League 21 4 + – Internationals goals and apps National Team Internationals Goals apps Myanmar U20 FIFA U20 World Cup 1 3

International statistics

Debut: Age ( 19 years 03 months 06 days )

+ Goals by opponent Opponent Goals 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 Total 11

International goals Scores and results list Myanmar's goal tally first. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 13 October 2015 Supachalasai Stadium, Bangkok 3–1 3–1 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification 2. 29 March 2016 Saida Municipal Stadium, Sidon 1–0 1–1 3. 20 November 2016 Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon 1–1 1–2 2016 AFF Championship 4. 23 November 2016 3–1 3–1 5. 6 June 2017 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang 1–0 1–1 Friendly 6. 5 October 2017 Mandalarthiri Stadium, Mandalay 1–2 1–3 Friendly 7. 10 October 2017 Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon 1–2 2–2 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualification 8. 9 November 2017 Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh 2–1 2–1 Friendly 9. 16 November 2018 New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane 1–1 3–1 2018 AFF Championship 10. 14 November 2019 Mandalarthiri Stadium, Mandalay 3–1 4–3 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification 11. 25 March 2023 Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, Imphal 1–1 1–1 Friendly

Honours National Team Tri-Nation Series (India) FIFA World Cup Group Stage (1): 2015 Brunei King's Cup AFC U19 Championship Semi-finalist: 2014 Top Soccer (1):2023

Club Yadanarbon Myanmar National League: 2016

Buriram United Thai League 1: 2021–22 Thai FA Cup: 2021–22 Thai League Cup: 2021–22

Individual AFF Youth Player of the Year: 2015 Myanmar Player of the Year: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Myanmar National League Player of the Year: 2015, 2016, 2017 Thai League Dream ASEAN XI

International Myanmar U20 Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy: 2014

Personal life Aung Thu married Burmese actress Poe Ei Ei Khant on 31 May 2018; the wedding ceremony was held on 26 March 2019 at the Western Park. They gave birth to their first son Thwin Oo Han on 19 July 2019.