A Thai football fan who is a huge admirer of Chanathip Songkrasin decided to have Chanathip sign his back before getting a real tattoo.
On 13 Apr 2026 GMT+7, a moment went viral on social media when the Instagram account of the tattoo shop “sh1 – shone tattoo” posted a touching clip. The video showed a fan taking off his shirt to have “Jay” Chanathip Songkrasin, the key playmaker for the Thailand national team and BG Pathum United club, sign his back before having the autograph permanently tattooed.
The clip captured the moment when the young fan asked “Messi Jay” for an autograph on his back to use as a tattoo template. During the signing, the fan struggled to hold back tears, revealing how deeply moved he was.
After signing, Chanathip briefly told the fan, “Good luck,” leaving a strong impression on viewers of the clip.
The tattoo shop captioned the post: “Jay Chanathip’s autograph—an idol in every way, hometown, growth, and lifestyle of a football lover who will get his first and only tattoo. The autograph is so cool, done with a chisel-tip pen, giving it dimension, super stylish, capturing every detail.”