Mongkol Tossakrai

Mongkol Tossakrai (Thai: มงคล ทศไกร, born May 9, 1987), simply known as Yen (Thai: เย็น), is a Thai football coach and former[4] professional footballer.[5]

Mongkol Tossakrai
Personal information
Full name Mongkol Tossakrai
Date of birth (1987-05-09) 9 May 1987[1][2]
Place of birth Khon Kaen, Thailand
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)[3]
Position(s) Right winger, second striker
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)
Total 301 (46)
International career‡
2013–2018 Thailand 41 (10)
Managerial career
2023 Ayutthaya United
2023– VRN Muangnont
Medal record
Thailand
Asean Football Championship
WinnerAFF Suzuki Cup 20142014
WinnerAFF Suzuki Cup 20162016
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 April 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 5 December 2018

He is considered one of the top 5 players in Matchday 13 of the Thai League 1 in an article by FOX Sports Asia.

Club career

He played for Krung Thai Bank in the 2008 AFC Champions League group stages.[6][7]

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.[8] 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.[9] 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.[10] In May 2015, he was called up to Thailand to play in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) against Vietnam.

International
As of 17 November 2018[11]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Thailand 201331
201472
201592
201692
201763
201870
Total4110

International goals
As of match played 5 October 2017. Thailand score listed first, score column indicates score after each Tossakrai goal.
International goals by date, venue, cap, opponent, score, result and competition
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 19 November 2013Al Kuwait Sports Club Stadium, Kaifan, Kuwait3 Kuwait1–21–32015 AFC Asian Cup qualification
2 9 November 201480th Birthday Stadium, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand4 Philippines1–03–0Friendly
3 23 November 2014National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore6 Singapore1–02–12014 AFF Championship
4 3 September 2015Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand15 Afghanistan1–02–0Friendly
5 8 September 2015Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand16 Iraq2–22–22018 FIFA World Cup qualification
6 24 March 2016Shahid Dastgerdi Stadium, Tehran, Iran20 Iraq1–02–22018 FIFA World Cup qualification
7 3 June 2016Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand22 Syria2–02–2 (7–6 p)2016 King's Cup
8 13 June 2017Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand29 United Arab Emirates1–01–12018 FIFA World Cup qualification
9 14 July 2017Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand30 North Korea1–03–02017 King's Cup
10 5 October 2017Mandalarthiri Stadium, Mandalay, Myanmar33 Myanmar1–03–1Friendly

Style of Play

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.

Honours

International
Thailand
Thailand

Club
Muangthong United
Chiangrai United

Uthai Thani

Individual

References
  1. FIFA.com
  2. "MLS News, Scores, & Standings".
  3. http://www.mtutd.info/team
  4. "จ่าเย็น" มงคล ทศไกร ยันทำงานโค้ชหลังเลิกเล่น
  5. "His club since 2017". Muangthong United loaned Mongkol from Chiangrai United (News from Goal Thailand).
  6. "AFC Champions League 2008 MATCH SUMMARY". AFC Champions League. 2008-03-19.
  7. "Official ACL Media Guide 2008" (PDF). the-afc.com. Retrieved 2010-02-18.
  8. Sacamos, Karlo (November 9, 2014). "Azkals unable to solve Thailand riddle, suffer three-goal loss in away friendly". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
  9. "Singapore 1 Thailand 2". AFF official website. 23 November 2014. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  10. Kelvin Leong (10 December 2014). "Three Points: False dawn for Azkals as Thais hunt down fourth ASEAN title". ESPNFC.com. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  11. "Mongkol Tossakrai". National-Football-Teams.com. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
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