Suchao Nuchnum

Suchao Nuchnum (, born 17 May 1983), is a Thai football manager and retired professional footballer. He is currently assistant coach Thailand U17.

Club career Before becoming a footballer, Suchao was a Muay Thai boxer. His ring name of "Kobnoi Sor. Sakunpan" (กบน้อย ส.สกุลภัณฑ์) led to his nickname of "Kob" (กบ; literally "frog" ). Suchao spent his youth career with TOT S.C. starting from the 2002-2003 season. He later signed his first professional contract with the club and made his first senior appearance in 2004. He totally spent 5 years with the club until 2009, made 84 appearances with 33 goals before moving abroad to Indonesian club, Persib Bandung.

The winger played a season with the Indonesians before returning to his homeland's club, Buriram United F.C. (was Buriram PEA at the time). Suchao was promoted to captain and has been playing regularly for the team in different matches.

International career Suchao Nuchnum was first called up for the U-23 squad in 2005 before promoted to senior squad later in the same year. He was part of the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup squad. In 2013, he was called up to the national team by Surachai Jaturapattarapong to the 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification.

International goals Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition1. 28 December 2006 Bangkok, Thailand 2–2 Draw 2006 King's Cup2. 30 December 2006 Bangkok, Thailand 3–1 Win 2006 King's Cup - Final3. 12 January 2007 Bangkok, Thailand 1–1 Draw 2007 ASEAN Football Championship (Group-Stage)4. 20 May 2008 Bangkok, Thailand 7–0 Win Friendly5. 6 December 2008 Phuket, Thailand 2–0 Win 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup (Group-Stage)6. 21 January 2009 Phuket, Thailand 2–1 Win 2009 King's Cup

Honours

Club TOT Thai Division 1 League (1): 2003 Provincial League (1): 2006

Buriram United Thai League 1 (6): 2011 2013 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 Thai FA Cup (4): 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 Thai League Cup (5): 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 Thailand Champions Cup (1): 2019 Toyota Premier Cup (3): 2012, 2014, 2016 Kor Royal Cup (4): 2013, 2014, 2015 2016 Mekong Club Championship (1): 2015

International Thailand U-23 Sea Games Image:Med 1.png Gold Medal (1); 2005

Thailand King's Cup (2): 2006, 2007 T&T Cup (1): 2008

Individual Thai Premier League Player of the Month (1): October 2014 Thai Premier League Player of the Year (1): 2014