Pratum Chuthong

Pratum Chuthong (Thai: ประทุม ชูทอง, born October 26, 1983) is a Thai retired^[2] professional footballer who played as a defender.

Pratum Chuthong

Personal information
Full name	Pratum Chuthong
Date of birth	(1983-10-26) 26 October 1983 (age 41)
Place of birth	Ranong, Thailand
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1]
Position(s)	Centre-back
Youth career
1997–2002	Wat Suthiwararam School
2003–2006	Kasem Bundit University
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2007	Kasem Bundit University	15	(0)
2008–2011	Osotspa Saraburi	87	(2)
2012–2014	Buriram United	75	(2)
2015–2016	Suphanburi	26	(6)
2016–2018	Chiangrai United	35	(3)
2018	→ Ratchaburi Mitr Phol (loan)	13	(1)
2019	MOF Customs United	11	(0)
Total		262	(14)
International career‡
2004–2017	Thailand	19	(0)
Medal record Thailand Asean Football Championship Winner AFF Suzuki Cup 2016 2016
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 November 2017 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 March 2017

Club career

Pratum played for Osotspa Saraburi FC for a long time, and was a regular starter for the team. He later moved to Buriram United in 2012. His form in Buriram is consistent and played regularly. Pratum played in the 2012 AFC Champions League and the 2013 AFC Champions League for Buriram United. At the start of the 2013 Thai Premier League he played a few matches, but later on his form was not the best. Therefore, Tanasak Srisai won Pratum's place as centre back. His form came back in July and he became starter.

International career

Pratum Chuthong was called up to the national team, in coach Winfried Schäfer first squad selection for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification. In October, 2013 Pratum was called up to the national team by Surachai Jaturapattarapong to the 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification. In October, 2013 he played a friendly match against Bahrain. In October 15, 2013 he played against Iran in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification.

In May 2015, he was called up to Thailand to play in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) against Vietnam.^[3]

Style of Play

Although Pratum is not a tall defender, he is stocky and muscular. Pratum could play both right back or left back. He is known for being a tough tackling and being an aggressive defender.^[4][5]

International

As of 23 March 2017^[6]

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Thailand	2004	1	0
	2011	1	0
	2013	3	0
	2015	6	0
	2016	7	0
	2017	1	0
	Total	19	0

Honours

Club

Buriram United

• Thai League 1 (2): 2013, 2014
• Thai FA Cup (2): 2012, 2013
• Thai League Cup (2): 2012, 2013
• Kor Royal Cup (2): 2013, 2014

Chiangrai United

• Thai FA Cup (1): 2017

International

Thailand

• ASEAN Football Championship (1): 2016