"Pao" Theeraphat Prueathong, a 19-year-old rising winger from Consadole Sapporo, opened up after being named to the senior Thai national team for the first time.
On 15 May 2026, following the announcement of the Thai national team roster for the June FIFA Day friendlies against Kuwait and China, 19-year-old winger Theeraphat Prueathong from Consadole Sapporo, a team in Japan's J2 League, was named to the senior squad for the first time.
Recently, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo's Facebook posted a clip of Pao speaking in Japanese to the club: "I am very happy to have been selected for the Thai national team for the first time, which is one of my dreams. I am very excited to see how far my abilities can go at this level. I am determined to give my all and fight for the Thai national team. Please support me."
Pao's performance with Consadole Sapporo this season:
Played in 8 matches
Scored 1 goal
Provided 2 assists
Earned 2 penalty kicks
Theeraphat Prueathong is scheduled to join the Thai national team immediately after the first leg of the playoff matches.
Thank you: Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
Thai national team FIFA Day friendly schedule for June 2026
5 June 2026, 19:30 GMT+7
Thailand vs Kuwait (Pathum Thani Stadium)
9 June 2026 (kickoff time to be confirmed)
China vs Thailand (Huanglong Sports Center)
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