Mongkol Tossakrai (Thai: มงคล ทศไกร, born May 9, 1987), simply known as Yen (Thai: เย็น), is a Thai football coach and retired[4] player.[5][6]

He was considered to have one of the top 5 goals in Matchday 13 of the Thai League 1 by FOX Sports Asia.[7]

Club career

He played for Krung Thai Bank in the 2008 AFC Champions League group stages.[8][9]

International career

In 2013 Mongkol was called up to the national team by Surachai Jaturapattarapong to the 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification. In October, 2013 he debuted for Thailand in a friendly match against Bahrain, as a substitute. On October 15, 2013 Mongkol came in as a substitute against Iran in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification. He scored his first international goal against Kuwait in November 2013.

On November 9, 2014 Mongkol scored in a friendly match against Philippines.[10] Mongkol was part of Thailand's winning squad at the 2014 AFF Suzuki Cup. He scored Thailand's first goal of the tournament in the 8th minute a 2-1 victory over hosts Singapore.[11] Although that was the only goal he would score in the completion he was noted for his exiting play on the wings, especially in the second leg of the semi-finals against the Philippines where he constantly threatened the opponent's defense.[12]

In May 2015, he was called up to Thailand to play in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) against Vietnam.[13]

International

As of 17 November 2018[14]
National team Year Apps Goals
Thailand 2013 3 1
2014 7 2
2015 9 2
2016 9 2
2017 6 3
2018 7 0
Total 41 10

International goals

As of match played 5 October 2017. Thailand score listed first, score column indicates score after each Tossakrai goal.
International goals by date, venue, cap, opponent, score, result and competition
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 19 November 2013 Al Kuwait Sports Club Stadium, Kaifan, Kuwait 3  Kuwait 1–2 1–3 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification
2 9 November 2014 80th Birthday Stadium, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand 4  Philippines 1–0 3–0 Friendly
3 23 November 2014 National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore 6  Singapore 1–0 2–1 2014 AFF Championship
4 3 September 2015 Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand 15  Afghanistan 1–0 2–0 Friendly
5 8 September 2015 Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand 16  Iraq 2–2 2–2 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
6 24 March 2016 Shahid Dastgerdi Stadium, Tehran, Iran 20  Iraq 1–0 2–2 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
7 3 June 2016 Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand 22  Syria 2–0 2–2 (7–6 p) 2016 King's Cup
8 13 June 2017 Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand 29  United Arab Emirates 1–0 1–1 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
9 14 July 2017 Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand 30  North Korea 1–0 3–0 2017 King's Cup
10 5 October 2017 Mandalarthiri Stadium, Mandalay, Myanmar 33  Myanmar 1–0 3–1 Friendly

Style of Play

He is known for his stamina, work rate, direct running, and movement off the ball. Despite his lack of technical proficiency on the ball, his style of play often results in his appearance on the scoresheet. Some of them are crucial goals for his club and country.[15]

Honours

International

Thailand
Thailand

Club

Muangthong United
Chiangrai United

Uthai Thani

Individual

References

  1. ^ FIFA.com
  2. ^ "MLS News, Scores, & Standings".
  3. ^ "SCG MUANGTHONG UNITED - Official English Language Site - Muang Thong". Archived from the original on 2019-04-12. Retrieved 2017-11-18.
  4. ^ มงคล ทศไกร เผยหลังลงเล่นให้ ราชประชา นัดสุดท้าย
  5. ^ "จ่าเย็น" มงคล ทศไกร ยันทำงานโค้ชหลังเลิกเล่น
  6. ^ "His club since 2017". Muangthong United loaned Mongkol from Chiangrai United (News from Goal Thailand).
  7. ^ Wee, Timothy. "Thai League Week 13: Top 5 goals of the week – Agree or disagree?". Archived from the original on 2018-05-03.
  8. ^ "AFC Champions League 2008 MATCH SUMMARY". AFC Champions League. 2008-03-19.
  9. ^ "Official ACL Media Guide 2008" (PDF). the-afc.com. Retrieved 2010-02-18.
  10. ^ Sacamos, Karlo (November 9, 2014). "Azkals unable to solve Thailand riddle, suffer three-goal loss in away friendly". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
  11. ^ "Singapore 1 Thailand 2". AFF official website. 23 November 2014. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  12. ^ Kelvin Leong (10 December 2014). "Three Points: False dawn for Azkals as Thais hunt down fourth ASEAN title". ESPNFC.com. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  13. ^ ย้อนรอยแข้ง “ช้างศึก” เส้นทางคัด “บอลโลก”... อ่านข่าวต้นฉบับได้ที่ : https://www.matichon.co.th/sport/news_86766
  14. ^ "Mongkol Tossakrai". National-Football-Teams.com. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
  15. ^ มงคล ทศไกร : เราต้องทำงานให้หนักขึ้นใน คิงส์คัพ ครั้งที่ 45
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