Kosin Hathairattanakool
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Sinthaweechai Hathairattanakool (born March 23, 1982 in Sakon Nakhon Province
) or formerly Kosin Hathairattanakool is a Thai
footballer. Raised in Chonburi Province
, he attended Assumption Sriracha school where his football career started. By continuously participating in local and regional tournaments, the skills of the 179 centimeters tall goalkeeper have developed rapidly.
. Being there for six months, enabled him to learn new tactics and boosted his confidence before he came back to help Chonburi Football Club battle in the Thai Premier League.
Later in that year, along with the other national team members he participated in the prestigious Asian Games in Doha, Qatar
. With great abilities but unfortunate luck, Kosin and the rest of the Thai national team
were unable to withstand the host nation's team. Unfortunately, they were unable to make it into the finals but it was certain Kosin had come back with the desire to continue learning.
In December 2006, Thailand won the 37th King's Cup tournament held in Suphachalasai Stadium. A few months later in February 2007, they became finalists to the 2007 ASEAN Football Championship
held in Thailand. Kosin, the 1st seeded goal keeper for all the matches except the last 2 matches when the coaches gave the opportunity for a senior goalkeeper to play. Nevertheless, the ASEAN football championship still had its positives as it encouraged more Thais to once again be in support of the National team.
The year 2007 can be marked as a great year in Kosin's sporting career. In July, Thailand were co-hosts of one of the most prestigious football event in Asia, the 2007 AFC Asian Cup
. For the first time it was hosted in 4 different nations in South East Asia. (Malaysia, Indonesia
, Thailand
, Vietnam
).
and Oman
. The results of the event were good considering Thailand
were unseeded and had to battle with teams that had much more experience.
After the 2007 AFC Asian Cup
, Sinthaweechai concentrated on helping Chonburi Football Club
become the first provincial team to ever win the highest professional league of the country, the Thailand Premier League
. This year, Chonburi FC
kicked off with a headstart, gathering many of the country's best youth players. Chonburi team were confident with their last barrier as they had the pride of having the national team degree goalkeeper taking care of its two posts for all of its games.
By mid season, two of the three players of Thailand who were invited to train at Manchester City Football Club were unable to play. But even without those two players, Chonburi FC
had great determination to win. Their results throughout the season were excellent allowing them to finally become the champions of the 2007 Thailand Premier League
. With their victory, the team got their fair share of the Prize Money and Kosin Hathairattanakool, without any doubt got the Most Valuable Player award for the Goal Keeper position.
Recognized in the team as a leader, an open hearted person and a player who many youth players admire and look up to, Kosin continues to set good samples for the next generation. Currently, (December 2007) he is a main help for the Thai national team to make it as far as possible in the qualifications of the next World Cup.
The year 2008 seems to be another busy year for Kosin in his football career as he also has to help his team battle in the AFC Champions League. Chonburi FC
will have to work hard as they will compete against leading teams from nations such as Australia and Japan
.
With his personal experiences and the lessons he will further learn in his career, it is unquestionable that Kosin is and will continue to be Thailand's best goalkeeper. Kosin's sharp and exceptional decision-making skills on the field, will further create great history for the Thai National Team.
Sinthaweechai was a member of the victorious T&T Cup 2008 winning squad.
Sakon Nakhon Province
Sakon Nakhon is one of the north-eastern provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Kalasin and Udon Thani...
) or formerly Kosin Hathairattanakool is a Thai
Thai people
The Thai people, or Siamese, are the main ethnic group of Thailand and are part of the larger Tai ethnolinguistic peoples found in Thailand and adjacent countries in Southeast Asia as well as southern China. Their language is the Thai language, which is classified as part of the Kradai family of...
footballer. Raised in Chonburi Province
Chonburi Province
Chonburi is a province of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi and Rayong. To the west is the Gulf of Thailand. The eastern seaboard is heavily industrialized and underpinned by shipping, transportation, tourism, and manufacturing industries, and second to only Bangkok...
, he attended Assumption Sriracha school where his football career started. By continuously participating in local and regional tournaments, the skills of the 179 centimeters tall goalkeeper have developed rapidly.
Career
In the year 2006, Sinthaweechai Hathairattanakool went to play for Indonesia's club- Persib BandungPersib Bandung
Persib, an acronym for Persatuan Sepak Bola Indonesia Bandung is an Indonesian football club based in Bandung, West Java. In most of the media, a tautology Persib Bandung is often used...
. Being there for six months, enabled him to learn new tactics and boosted his confidence before he came back to help Chonburi Football Club battle in the Thai Premier League.
Later in that year, along with the other national team members he participated in the prestigious Asian Games in Doha, Qatar
2006 Asian Games
The 15th Asian Games, officially known as the XV Asiad, is Asia's Olympic-style sporting event that was held in Doha, Qatar from December 1 to December 15, 2006. Doha was the first city in its region and only the second in West Asia to host the games...
. With great abilities but unfortunate luck, Kosin and the rest of the Thai national team
Thailand national football team
The Thailand national football team represents Thailand in international football competition and is governed by the Football Association of Thailand. The team has a history of success in Southeast Asian competition, with three ASEAN Football Championship titles and nine senior-level Southeast...
were unable to withstand the host nation's team. Unfortunately, they were unable to make it into the finals but it was certain Kosin had come back with the desire to continue learning.
In December 2006, Thailand won the 37th King's Cup tournament held in Suphachalasai Stadium. A few months later in February 2007, they became finalists to the 2007 ASEAN Football Championship
2007 ASEAN Football Championship
The 2007 ASEAN Football Championship was the 6th ASEAN Football Championship, hosted by Singapore and Thailand....
held in Thailand. Kosin, the 1st seeded goal keeper for all the matches except the last 2 matches when the coaches gave the opportunity for a senior goalkeeper to play. Nevertheless, the ASEAN football championship still had its positives as it encouraged more Thais to once again be in support of the National team.
The year 2007 can be marked as a great year in Kosin's sporting career. In July, Thailand were co-hosts of one of the most prestigious football event in Asia, the 2007 AFC Asian Cup
2007 AFC Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation's 2007 AFC Asian Cup finals were held from July 7 to July 29, 2007. For the first time in its history, the competition was co-hosted by four nations: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The tournament was won by first-time champions Iraq, who defeated Saudi...
. For the first time it was hosted in 4 different nations in South East Asia. (Malaysia, Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
, Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
, Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
).
International
Sinthaweechai Hathairattanakool played all the matches for Thailand as they proudly hosted the Asian Cup in Bangkok. Battling Asia's best teams, Thailand were in group A with teams such as Australia, IraqIraq national football team
The Iraqi national football team represents Iraq in international football and is controlled by the Iraq Football Association. They won the 2007 Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup tournament.-The Golden Generation:...
and Oman
Oman national football team
The Oman national football team is the national team of Oman. Although the team was officially founded in 1978, the squad was formed long before, and has established a proper football association in only December, 2005...
. The results of the event were good considering Thailand
Thailand national football team
The Thailand national football team represents Thailand in international football competition and is governed by the Football Association of Thailand. The team has a history of success in Southeast Asian competition, with three ASEAN Football Championship titles and nine senior-level Southeast...
were unseeded and had to battle with teams that had much more experience.
After the 2007 AFC Asian Cup
2007 AFC Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation's 2007 AFC Asian Cup finals were held from July 7 to July 29, 2007. For the first time in its history, the competition was co-hosted by four nations: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The tournament was won by first-time champions Iraq, who defeated Saudi...
, Sinthaweechai concentrated on helping Chonburi Football Club
Chonburi FC
Chonburi Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in city of Chonburi, Chonburi province and currently playing in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League...
become the first provincial team to ever win the highest professional league of the country, the Thailand Premier League
Thailand Premier League
The Thai Premier League is a Thai professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Thai football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 18 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Thai Division 1 League. The Thai...
. This year, Chonburi FC
Chonburi FC
Chonburi Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in city of Chonburi, Chonburi province and currently playing in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League...
kicked off with a headstart, gathering many of the country's best youth players. Chonburi team were confident with their last barrier as they had the pride of having the national team degree goalkeeper taking care of its two posts for all of its games.
By mid season, two of the three players of Thailand who were invited to train at Manchester City Football Club were unable to play. But even without those two players, Chonburi FC
Chonburi FC
Chonburi Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in city of Chonburi, Chonburi province and currently playing in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League...
had great determination to win. Their results throughout the season were excellent allowing them to finally become the champions of the 2007 Thailand Premier League
Thailand Premier League
The Thai Premier League is a Thai professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Thai football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 18 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Thai Division 1 League. The Thai...
. With their victory, the team got their fair share of the Prize Money and Kosin Hathairattanakool, without any doubt got the Most Valuable Player award for the Goal Keeper position.
Recognized in the team as a leader, an open hearted person and a player who many youth players admire and look up to, Kosin continues to set good samples for the next generation. Currently, (December 2007) he is a main help for the Thai national team to make it as far as possible in the qualifications of the next World Cup.
The year 2008 seems to be another busy year for Kosin in his football career as he also has to help his team battle in the AFC Champions League. Chonburi FC
Chonburi FC
Chonburi Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in city of Chonburi, Chonburi province and currently playing in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League...
will have to work hard as they will compete against leading teams from nations such as Australia and Japan
Japan national football team
The Japan national football team represents Japan in association football and is operated by the Japan Football Association, the governing body for association football in Japan...
.
With his personal experiences and the lessons he will further learn in his career, it is unquestionable that Kosin is and will continue to be Thailand's best goalkeeper. Kosin's sharp and exceptional decision-making skills on the field, will further create great history for the Thai National Team.
Sinthaweechai was a member of the victorious T&T Cup 2008 winning squad.
Honours
- Thailand Premier League 2007Thailand Premier League 2007The 2007 Thai Premier League had 16 teams, combining the 12 member clubs from the 2006 season, the top two clubs from Division 1, and two clubs from the Pro League 1. The official name of the league at this time was Thailand Premier League....
winner with Chonburi FCChonburi FCChonburi Football Club is a Thai professional football club based in city of Chonburi, Chonburi province and currently playing in the top division in Thai football, the Thai Premier League... - Goalkeeper of the Year 2008 with Chonburi
- T&T Cup: 2008
Asian Champions League Appearances
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | March 12, 2008 | Osaka Osaka is a city in the Kansai region of Japan's main island of Honshu, a designated city under the Local Autonomy Law, the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and also the biggest part of Keihanshin area, which is represented by three major cities of Japan, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe... , Japan Japan Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south... |
Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka is a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70... |
1-1 | Draw |
| 2. | March 19, 2008 | Bangkok Bangkok Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom... , Thailand Thailand Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the... |
Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory Football Club is an Australian professional football club based in Melbourne, Victoria, that plays in the A-League.... |
3-1 | Won |
| 3. | April 9, 2008 | Gwangyang Gwangyang Gwangyang is a city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Gwangyang city is the home of POSCO's Gwangyang Steel Works, the largest facility of its kind in the world.The city is also home to K-League soccer side Chunnam Dragons.... , South Korea South Korea The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south... |
Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:... |
0-1 | Lost |
| 4. | April 23, 2008 | Bangkok Bangkok Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom... , Thailand Thailand Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the... |
Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:... |
2-2 | Draw |
| 5. | May 7, 2008 | Bangkok Bangkok Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom... , Thailand Thailand Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the... |
Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka is a Japanese professional association football club, currently playing in the J. League Division 1. The team's name comes from the Italian word "gamba" meaning "leg" and the Japanese , meaning "to do your best" or "to stand firm". Located in Suita, Osaka, the team's home stadium is Osaka Expo '70... |
0-2 | Lost |
| 6. | May 21, 2008 | Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater... , Australia Australia Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area... |
Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory Football Club is an Australian professional football club based in Melbourne, Victoria, that plays in the A-League.... |
1-3 | Lost |