Erawan Garnier

Erawan Gerard Fongsri Garnier (; born 5 January 2006) is a footballer who plays as a winger for club Bastia. Born in France, he plays for the Thailand national team.

Club career Garnier was born in Écully in the Metropolis of Lyon to a French father and a Thai mother. He started his youth career playing for local team Savigny. In 2019, he joined the Lyon youth academy.

After good performances with Lyon under-19s, Garnier was promoted to Lyon's reserve team in January 2024, playing in the Championnat National 3.

Garnier made his league debut for Lens as an 83rd-minute substitute on 14 March 2026 in a 1–2 away loss against Lorient. He is the first Thai to play in Ligue 1.

International career In March 2024, Garnier was called up to the Thailand U20 training camp in Buriram.

In April 2024, Garnier was selected to Thailand U23's squad for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup, being the youngest member of the team. In the first group stage match against Iraq, he assisted the first goal of Thailand, contributing in their 2–0 victory. Thailand later lost their two following matches and exit the tournament from the group stage.

In May 2026, Garnier received his first call-up to the Thailand national football team after head coach Anthony Hudson named him in a 23-man squad for friendly matches against Kuwait and China during the June FIFA Day window.

Playing style Garnier was primary used as a full-back in Lyon youth team as he can play on either flank due to his ability to use both feet. With Lyon's reserve team, to utilize his good dribbling and crossing ability, he was deployed by coaches in a more offensive role as a winger.

Career statistics

Honours Lens Coupe de France: 2025–26