Totchtawan Sripan (Thai: ธชตวัน ศรีปาน; born as Tawan Sripan on 13 December 1971) is a Thai professional football manager and former attacking midfielder. Serving Thailand from 1992 to 2009, he is currently the head coach of Thai League 1 club Bangkok United.[1]

Playing career

Tawan's talent was first discovered by national team coach Chatchai Paholpat, who gave him his senior international debut against Bangladesh in the first round of 1994 World Cup qualification. He went on to make 109 more appearances for Thailand, scoring 19 goals, playing at two AFC Asian Cups – the latter as captain and on home soil – and gathering numerous accolades.

In 1995, Chatchai led Tawan to his former club Bangkok Bank. Tawan stayed there for two years before spending five more at the Sembawang Rangers, where he partnered fellow Thais Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul, Bamrung Boonprom, Niweat Siriwong and Teerasak Po-on. All of them gradually left Singapore seeing the Stallions' lack of success, with Tawan going to a Hoàng Anh Gia Lai side under Arjhan Srong-ngamsub's tutelage and spearheaded by Kiatisuk Senamuang and Dusit Chalermsan.

Tawan returned to Thailand once his contract expired in 2007 and retired two years later, having guided BEC Tero Sasana to two consecutive third-place finishes in the Thai Premier League (2007 and 2008).

As a player, Tawan was left-footed and known for his playmaking and set-piece ability. One of his most memorable goals was a free kick against the Netherlands in 2007. He changed his name to Totchtawan in 2010.

Managerial career

BEC Tero Sasana

In May 2009, after parting ways with Christophe Larrouilh mid-season, BEC Tero Sasana decided to promote Tawan to player-coach status. He managed BEC Tero to fourth in the league and reached the final of the Thai FA Cup, losing to Port F.C. on penalties.

Saraburi

Totchtawan with Saraburi

In December 2010, Tawan, now Totchtawan, joined his hometown club Saraburi when the club was still in the Regional League Division 2, the third level division. He spent his first year by promoting his club from the Division 2 to Division 1. His debut was the game in Division 1 Promotion stage against Rangsit University which Saraburi won 2–0. Saraburi promoted to Division 1 by finishing third place in group A of the qualification. Saraburi stayed in Thai second division for four years before the historic promotion. Saraburi promoted to Thai Premier League after becoming runners-up in the end of 2014 season.

Totchtawan continued his head coach role in 2015 Thai Premier League. However, Saruburi could collect only one point after six games of the season. Totchtawan decided to resign from his position on 8 April 2015.

Police United

On 11 May 2015, around a month after previous head coach Attaphol Buspakom passed away of sepsis, Police United of Division 1 announced the appointment of Totchtawan. He managed the club for the rest of the season. Police United won 2015 Thai Division 1 League and promoted to Thai Premier League. Totchtawan later left Police United due to the club's financial crisis.

Muangthong United

On 21 January 2016, Muangthong United appointed Totchtawan Sripan as the club head coach. He is the first Thai head coach of the club after six years. Totchtawan made the official managerial debut on 2 February 2016 in AFC Champions League Preliminary Round 2 against Johor Darul Ta'zim from Malaysia. Muangthong won the match by the penalty shoot-out after the 0–0 draw at the end of extra-time. Muangthong United was knocked out of the AFC competition in the next round after lost 0–3 to Shanghai SIPG from China. Totchtawan Sripan eventually won a double, becoming champions of the Thai League and League Cup in his first season at Muangthong.

On 22 January 2017, Totchatawan guided Muangthong United to lift 2017 Thailand Champions Cup trophy with a 5–0 win over Sukhothai. His Muangthong United later lost 1–3 to Japanese club Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2017 Toyota Premier Cup.

In 2017 AFC Champions League group stage, Totchtawan created the impressive run with Muangthong United by a point in the opening game against Brisbane Roar before the historic first win in the competition over Japanese J1 League champion Kashima Antlers at Supachalasai Stadium in the second match. His crews obtained another point from Ulsan Hyundai's home before the win in returning game at SCG Stadium. After six games, Muangthong is on the second of the group with 11 points pass through to knockout stage. In the end of seasons 2017, Totchtawan get Thai League 1 Coach of the Year award for the best performance in 2017 AFC Champions League.

On 11 March 2018, after a shock 1–6 away loss to PT Prachuap, Totchtawan resigned.[2]

Bangkok United

On 15 June 2024, he led Bangkok United to win the first Thai FA Cup title in their history, after a 4–1 win on penalties over DP Kanchanaburi in the final.[3]

Career statistics

International

List of international goals scored by Totchtawan Sripan
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 December 10, 1995 Chiang Mai, Thailand  Vietnam 3-1 Win 1995 Southeast Asian Games
2 December 16, 1995 Chiang Mai, Thailand  Vietnam 4-0 Win 1995 Southeast Asian Games
3 December 16, 1995 Chiang Mai, Thailand  Vietnam 4-0 Win 1995 Southeast Asian Games
4 October 7, 1997 Jakarta, Indonesia  Brunei 7-0 Win 1997 Southeast Asian Games
5 October 7, 1997 Jakarta, Indonesia  Brunei 7-0 Win 1997 Southeast Asian Games
6 December 12, 1997 Jakarta, Indonesia  Cambodia 4-0 Win 1997 Southeast Asian Games
7 December 2, 1998 Bangkok, Thailand  Hong Kong 5-0 Win 1998 Asian Games
8 August 1, 1999 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei  Laos 1-0 Win 1999 Southeast Asian Games
9 August 8, 1999 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei  Myanmar 7-0 Win 1999 Southeast Asian Games
10 August 12, 1999 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei  Singapore 2-0 Win 1999 Southeast Asian Games
11 November 16, 2000 Bangkok, Thailand  Malaysia 2-0 Win 2000 Tiger Cup
12 February 10, 2001 Bangkok, Thailand  Sweden 1-4 Lost 2001 King's Cup
13 February 12, 2001 Bangkok, Thailand  Qatar 1-3 Lost 2001 King's Cup
14 February 14, 2001 Bangkok, Thailand  China 1-5 Lost 2001 King's Cup
15 May 30, 2001 Bangkok, Thailand  Lebanon 2-2 Drew 2002 FIFA World Cup Qualification
16 June 6, 2007 Bangkok, Thailand  Netherlands 1-3 Lost Friendly International
17 July 2, 2007 Bangkok, Thailand  Qatar 2-0 Won Friendly International
18 June 22, 2008 Muscat, Oman  Oman 1-2 Lost 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualification
Correct as of 13 January 2017[4]

Managerial statistics

As of match played 8 March 2025
Managerial record by team and tenure
Team Nat From To Record
G W D L GF GA GD Win %
BEC Tero Sasana Thailand 25 June 2009 15 July 2010 35 16 8 11 65 48 +17 045.71
Saraburi Thailand 1 December 2010 8 April 2015 158 60 50 48 222 191 +31 037.97
Police United Thailand 11 May 2015 31 December 2015 34 20 7 7 78 28 +50 058.82
Muangthong United Thailand 21 January 2016 12 March 2018 107 75 12 20 233 107 +126 070.09
Police Tero Thailand 29 June 2018 14 September 2018 12 3 2 7 17 27 −10 025.00
Suphanburi Thailand 12 November 2018 2 June 2019 15 3 5 7 14 22 −8 020.00
Bangkok United Thailand 5 November 2020 11 March 2022 50 27 12 11 97 46 +51 054.00
Bangkok United Thailand 28 December 2022 Present 105 66 23 16 207 99 +108 062.86
Career Total 516 270 119 127 933 568 +365 052.33

Honours

Player

Thailand

Hoang Anh Gia Lai

Manager

Saraburi

Police United

  • Thai Division 1 League: 2015

Muangthong United

Bangkok United

Individual

See also

References

  1. ^ "โค้ชแบน" ว่าที่กุนซือทีมชาติไทยชุดยู23
  2. ^ "ข่าวสารและกิจกรรม | เมืองทองยูไนเต็ด". www.mtufc.com. Archived from the original on 2018-03-13.
  3. ^ "ทรู แบงค็อก ยูไนเต็ด ดวลจุดโทษชนะ ดราก้อน ปทุมวัน กาญจนบุรี เอฟซี ผงาดแชมป์ช้างเอฟเอคัพ". The Standard. 16 May 2024.
  4. ^ Totchtawan Sripan - Century of International Appearances
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tawan_Sripan
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