Mongkol Tossakrai
Thai footballer
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Mongkol Tossakrai (Thai: มงคล ทศไกร, born 9 May 1987), simply known as Yen (Thai: เย็น), is a Thai football coach and retired[4] player.[5][6]
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| Full name | Mongkol Tossakrai | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 9 May 1987[1][2] | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Khon Kaen, Thailand | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)[3] | ||||||||||||||||
| Positions | |||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2005 | Ang Thong Sports School | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2008 | Krung Thai Bank | ||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
| 2008 | Krung Thai Bank | 2 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
| 2009–2016 | Army United | 111 | (20) | ||||||||||||||
| 2012 | → PTT Rayong (loan) | 19 | (4) | ||||||||||||||
| 2016–2018 | Chiangrai United | 10 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2017 | → Muangthong United (loan) | 15 | (4) | ||||||||||||||
| 2017 | → Pattaya United (loan) | 11 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
| 2018 | → Police Tero (loan) | 32 | (3) | ||||||||||||||
| 2019 | Army United | 31 | (3) | ||||||||||||||
| 2020 | Sukhothai | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| 2020–2021 | Trat | 27 | (2) | ||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | Uthai Thani | 22 | (7) | ||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Kasetsart | 30 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Rajpracha | 2 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 313 | (46) | |||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2018 | Thailand | 41 | (10) | ||||||||||||||
| Managerial career | |||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | Ayutthaya United | ||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | VRN Muangnont | ||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||||||||||||||||
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
International goals
- As of match played 5 October 2017. Thailand score listed first, score column indicates score after each Tossakrai goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 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
- King's Cup (2): 2016, 2017
Club
- Muangthong United
- Chiangrai United
Uthai Thani
Individual
- Thai League 1 Player of the Month (1): May 2014
