Weerathep Pomphan (Thai: วีระเทพ ป้อมพันธุ์, RTGS: Wirathep Pomphan, pronounced [wīː.rā.tʰêːp pɔ̂m.pʰān]; born 19 September 1996) is a Thai professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Thai League 1 club Bangkok United and the Thailand national team.
 Weerathep Pomphan in 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Weerathep Pomphan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 19 September 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Bangkok, Thailand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team | Bangkok United | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2012 | Sribunyanon School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2015 | Patumkongka School | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | Chulalongkorn University | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2019 | Chamchuri United | 64 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2024 | Muangthong United | 100 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024– | Bangkok United | 13 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Thailand U23 (wildcard) | 5 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021– | Thailand | 33 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 June 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
International career
On 12 April 2021, Weerathep was named in Thailand's 47-man preliminary squad for the 2022 World Cup qualification phase. He was also called up to play for Thailand at the 2020 AFF Championship.
In 2024, He was named in Thailand's squad for the 2024 Toyo Tires Cup against Japan and 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.[1]
Personal life
He has a degree in health and physical education from Chulalongkorn University.[2]
He is also known as 'Ajahn Ter' (Professor Ter). Ter is Weerathep's Thai customary nickname, and the honorific 'Ajahn' came from the fact that he has a teaching degree and his classy style of play.[3]
Career statistics
International
- As of 11 June 2024[4]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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| Thailand | 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | |
| Total | 33 | 0 |
Honours
Club
- Chamchuri United
- Bangkok United
International
- Thailand
- AFF Championship (2): 2020, 2022
- Thailand U-23
- Southeast Asian Games
Silver medal: 2021
References
External links
- Weerathep Pomphan at Soccerway