Hudson was surprised when a "famous agent" spoke frankly about the difficulties faced by Thai players after the Thailand national team drew with China.
On 10 June 2026 GMT+7, Noppakun Tatip, a well-known football agent from Pro24 Agency who has previously helped Thai players join Japan's J-League, posted on his personal Facebook about Anthony Hudson, head coach of the Thailand national team, following yesterday's FIFA international friendly that ended in a 0-0 draw away against China.
Although Thailand avoided defeat against China, the match attracted heavy criticism as Anthony Hudson deployed a tactic focused on defense throughout the game, resulting in Thailand controlling only 37 percent of possession and having just three shots, none on target.
Meanwhile, China dominated possession at 63 percent, creating 24 goal-scoring opportunities with six on target, forcing Thailand's goalkeeper, Saranon Anuin, to make six saves.
Additionally, Thailand's playing style lacked structure and appeared constrained over the full 90 minutes. Because the players had few chances to control the ball, create plays, or participate actively in different areas of the game, it becomes difficult to use match statistics as data to attract interest from foreign clubs.
Regarding this, Noppakun Tatip posted candidly on social media to Anthony Hudson, saying, "With a coach like this, I don't even know how to send Thai players to the J-League. Please give me two goals as a parlay."
The players managed by Pro24, for whom Noppakun Tatip has acted as agent, include:
- Promet Ajwilai (Jubilo Iwata)
- Charoensak Wongkorn (BG Pathum United / formerly transferred to Cerezo Osaka)
- Korawit Thasa (Muangthong United / previously trialed with JEF United)
- Santipap Janngom (Chonburi FC)
- Tosawat Limwannasathian (Ratchaburi FC)
