Sieng Chanthea

Sieng Chanthea (Khmer: សៀង ចន្ធា: born 9 September 2002) is a Cambodian professional footballer who plays as a forward or a winger for Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng and the Cambodia national team. He made his senior debut in a 2–0 victory against Pakistan in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification on 6 June 2019, becoming the youngest player to score for Cambodia and in a FIFA World Cup qualification match at the age of 16 years old.

Club career

Bati Academy Chanthea is a product of the Football Federation of Cambodia's academy, Bati Academy.

Boeung Ket After an impressive display for his country, on 12 December 2019, it was announced that Chanthea would be joining Cambodian League side Boeung Ket starting in the 2020 season.

Al Shahaniya SC (loan) Chanthea became the first Cambodian Player to join a Qatari Football Club. He joined Al Shahaniya on loan from Boeung Ket Angkor. He scored one goal in the league, before returning to his original club just after 6 months.

International career

Chanthea has represented Cambodia national football team in multiple youth and senior levels. He made his senior debut in the 2–0 win against Pakistan on 6 June 2019 where he also scored his first goal as a senior player after coming on as a substitute in the 81st minute.

On 10 December 2019, Chanthea scored the fastest goal in the history of Southeast Asian Games. The goal was scored within 18 seconds of the start of the match against Myanmar whose marauding run ended with the ball finding the back of the net.

On 27 March 2024, Chanthea became the first Cambodian player to score against CONCACAF opponent, Guyana during the 2024 FIFA Series.

International goals National team No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 6 June 2019 Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification 2. 15 December 2021 Bishan Stadium, Bishan, Singapore 2020 AFF Championship 3. 2 January 2023 Thammasat Stadium, Pathum Thani, Thailand 2022 AFF Championship 4. 11 September 2023 Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia 1–0 4–0 Friendly 5. 2–0 6. 26 March 2024 Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 2024 FIFA Series 7. 11 June 2024 Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia 2–1 3–2 Friendly 8. 11 December 2024 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore 1–2 1–2 2024 ASEAN Championship 9. 9 June 2026 Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia 2–0 2–0 Friendly

Honours Individual AFF U-16 Youth Championship top scorer: 2017