Va Sokthorn

In this Cambodian name, the surname is Va. In accordance with Cambodian custom, this person should be referred to by the given name, Sokthorn.

Va Sokthorn is a footballer who is currently playing for Nagaworld FC in the Cambodian League. Born in France, he has represented Cambodia at senior international level.^[2][1]

Va Sokthorn

Personal information
Full name	Va Sokthorn
Date of birth	(1987-07-14) July 14, 1987 (age 38)
Place of birth	Le Creusot, France[1]
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	ES Torcy
	FC Montceau Bourgogne
	US Motte Servolex
	SO Chambéry Foot
2013–2014	JO Le Creusot	14	(17)
2014–2015	Phnom Penh Crown	22	(8)
2015–2016	JO Le Creusot	16	(5)
2016–2017	UFC Torcy	20	(3)
2017–2018	US Saint-Sernin-du-Bois	10	(2)
2019	Saint apolinnaire
2019	Phnom Penh Crown FC
2020	Nagaworld FC
International career
2015	Cambodia	6	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Personal life

Va Sokthorn was born in Le Creusot in the province of Burgundy to Cambodian parents from Kratié Province and Prey Veng Province. After scoring 17 goals in only 14 appearances for his local side in the 2013-14 season he decided to go to his parents homeland to play in hope of making the national team, despite interest from other French teams.^[3] In August 2015 Va Sokthorn became the third French-Cambodian player to sign for Phnom Penh Crown.^[4]

International career

Va Sokthorn played 4 times for his parents' homeland in qualification for the 2018 World Cup.^[5]

International goals

#	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	November 3, 2015	Phnom Penh National Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh	Brunei	2–1	6–1	Friendly

Honours

Club

Phnom Penh Crown

• Cambodian League: 2015