Thanawat Suengchitthawon

Thanawat Suengchitthawon (, born 8 January 2000) is a Thai professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Thai League 1 side Ratchaburi and the Thailand national football team.

Having played for Nancy's youth system and the France national youth team, Thanawat made his international debut with Thailand in 2021 and transferred to Leicester City in 2020. He played for their U23 sides and also managed to appear on the roster for the senior team.

Personal life Thanawat was born in Suphan Buri but moved to France with his mother when he was young and subsequently obtained French citizenship in addition to his Thai one.

Club career Thanawat spent seven years with local team Neunkirch before signing for Nancy, at the age of 13.

On 19 September 2020, Thanawat joined Leicester City on a free transfer, playing for the side's Development Squad. He made his first appearance in the Premier League 2 match against Blackburn Rovers on 29 September 2020. He was named on the bench for the senior squad against Manchester City on 3 April 2021.

After leaving Leicester City at the end of the 2022–23 season, Thanawat joined the Thai League 1 club Muangthong United in July 2023. His contract with Muangthong United was terminated in July 2024, after which he joined another Thai League 1 club Ratchaburi F.C. at the start of the 2024–25 season.

International career Thanawat has represented France at under-16 and under-17 levels, thus eligible to represent France, in addition to his Thai origin.

On 12 April 2021, Thanawat was named in manager Akira Nishino’s 47-man squad for Thailand’s 2022 World Cup qualification against Indonesia, UAE and Malaysia, as well as the friendly matches against Tajikistan. He made his debut on 29 May against Tajikistan in a friendly match. He was also called up by Thailand for the 2020 AFF Championship.

Thanawat scored his first international goal on 18 November 2025 against Sri Lanka during the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification at the Colombo Racecourse.

Career statistics Club

International

International goals DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1. 18 November 2025 Colombo Racecourse, Colombo, Sri Lanka 1–0 4–0 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification

Honours Thailand AFF Championship (1): 2020 Individual Thai League 1 Team of the Season: 2025–26