Ekkachai Sumrei (Thai: เอกชัย สำเร, born 28 November 1988) is a Thai professional footballer who plays as a right back or a right winger for Thai League 1 club Police Tero. His goal during the Thai League Week 11 against Bangkok Glass is considered one of the top 5 goals of the round in an article Archived 22 June 2018 at the Wayback Machine by FOX Sports Asia.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ekkachai Sumrei | ||
| Date of birth | 28 November 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Satun, Thailand | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) [1] | ||
| Position(s) | Right back, right winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2004 | Satun | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2008 | Satun | 62 | (10) |
| 2008–2011 | Thai Port | 63 | (9) |
| 2011–2012 | Buriram | 12 | (6) |
| 2012–2013 | Buriram United | 30 | (10) |
| 2014–2019 | Bangkok United | 143 | (12) |
| 2020–2024 | Police Tero | 96 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2010 | Thailand U23 | 1 | (0) |
| 2015 | Thailand | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 May 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13 May 2023 | |||
Club career
Thai Port
Ekkachai was successful playing at Port F.C.. He won the 2010 Thai League Cup after defeating Buriram PEA 2-1.
Buriram
He moved to Buriram in 2011 and won the 2011 Thai Division 1 League with the team.[citation needed]
Buriram United
Ekkachai later moved to Buriram United in 2012. On 29 May 2013, he scored two goals against Chonburi. On 11 August 2012, he scored a hat-trick against Chainat as Buriram won 7-2.
Ekkachai debuted in the 2013 AFC Champions League against Vegalta Sendai as a substitute. He continued to appear on the bench against Jiangsu Sainty in both legs. On 1 May 2013, he started the match against FC Seoul and scored a goal in the 56th minute. He later scored a header from Jirawat Makarom's free kick against Bunyodkor.[3][4]
International career
Ekkachai played for Thailand U23 in the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.In March, 2015 he debuted for Thailand in a friendly match against Singapore.In May 2015, he played for Thailand in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) against Vietnam.
Style of Play
Ekkachai is known for his pace and his dribbling skills.
International
- As of 12 November 2015[5]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 0 |
Honours
Clubs
- Thai Port
- Thai FA Cup (1): 2009
- Thai League Cup (1): 2010
- Buriram
- Buriram United
- Thai League 1 (1): 2013
- Thai FA Cup (2): 2012, 2013
- Thai League Cup (2): 2012, 2013
- Kor Royal Cup (1 : 2013
References
External links
- Ekkachai Sumrei on Instagram
- Ekkachai Sumrei profile at Bangkok United website
- Ekkachai Sumrei at Soccerway