Aung Thu ( my, အောင်သူ; born 22 May 1995) is a Burmese professional

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who plays as an

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or a winger for

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club

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and Myanmar national team. He has represented Myanmar internationally at under-17, under-20, under-23, and senior level. Representing Myanmar at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in

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, he scored his debut World Cup goal against

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.Considered one of the best players in the

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, he is known for his

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, Positioning, skill, pace, and Vision.

Early life

He was born in Pindale Village of

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, Myanmar. Later he moved to

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Club career

Early career

In 2009, at the age of 13, Aung Thu represented

in U-19 Division Tournament with 3 goals. He later joined the

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and was graduated from the academy.

Yadanarbon

In 2013, Yadanarbon F.C signed Aung Thu from Myanmar Football Academy (Mandalay). He showed an impressive talent in Yadanarbon F.C that increased his value to the whole team by achieving a less than anticipated goal count by assisting other teammates in making goals. At the 2016 and 2017 MNL Awards Night, he was recognized as the MNL Best Player of the Year.

Police Tero (loan)

In November 2017, Aung Thu signed on as a loan for Thailand club Police Tero formally known as BEC Tero Sasana for the 2018 season. He scored goals and assisted others in theirs; he was recognized as the league player of the month. His goal during the

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Week 11 against Sukhothai FC is considered one of the top 5 goals of the round.

Muangthong United (loan)

Aung Thu joined

Muangthong United Muangthong United Football Club ( th, สโมสรฟุตบอลเมืองทอง ยูไนเต็ด) is a Thai professional football club based in Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi province. The club plays in the Thai League ...

on loan for the 2019 season with options.

Buriram United

In December 2020, Aung Thu signed for Thai League Giant Club

Buriram United Buriram United Football Club ( th, สโมสรฟุตบอลบุรีรัมย์ ยูไนเต็ด) is a professional football club based in Buriram, Thailand. The club has played at the top level of Thai football for the ...

for US$50,000. On 26 December 2020, he made his debut with Buriram United in 2-0 away win against

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. In December 2022, Aung Thu cancelled the contract with

Lamphun Warriors F.C.

After cancelled the contract with

.Aung Thu signed for Thai League 1 Club Lamphun Warriors.

Uthai Thani

On 12 July 2023,Aung Thu signed for Thai League 1 Club

Club

International career

Youth

Aung Thu debuted in national U-16 team that took part in 2011 AFF U-16 Youth Championship. In 2014, his crucial goal against U-19 Vietnam at the

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tournament for ASEAN Youth Football Championship in

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and would lead

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to emerge as the champion of 2014 Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy. He then became a Myanmar Fans' favorite striker. His performance led Myanmar to the international participation and the U-19 Myanmar National team participation to the

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, and it was Myanmar's first international football match after its last participation in the

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. He was noted for his powerful shots and intelligent runs in FIFA technical study book of 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Senior

He made his international debut in Myanmar national team on 28 August 2015 against

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in a friendly tournament. His first goal as a Myanmar national team player was scoring against

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, 3–1 in

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International

Age ( 19 years 03 months 06 days )

International goals

:''Scores and results list Myanmar's goal tally first.''

Honours

National Team *Tri-Nation Series (India) :* Runners-up (1):

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Club

;Yadanarbon *

Myanmar National League The MPT Myanmar National League ( my, မြန်မာ နေရှင်နယ် လိဂ်; abbreviated MNL) is the premier national professional football league of Myanmar. In 2009, the league replaced the Myanmar Premier League, which co ...

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;Buriram United *

: 2021–22 *

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: 2021–22 *

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: 2021–22

Individual

* AFF Youth Player of the Year: 2015 *Myanmar Player of the Year: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 *Myanmar National League Player of the Year: 2015, 2016, 2017 * Thai League Dream ASEAN XI

International

Myanmar U20 *

: 2014

Personal life

Aung Thu married Burmese actress Poe Ei Ei Khant on 31 May 2018; the wedding ceremony was held on 26 March 2019 at the Western Park. They gave birth to their first son Thwin Oo Han on 19 July 2019.

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Aung Thu 1996 births Living people Burmese men's footballers Myanmar men's international footballers Men's association football forwards Yadanarbon F.C. players Police Tero F.C. players Muangthong United F.C. players Buriram United F.C. players Lamphun Warriors F.C. players People from Mandalay Region Burmese expatriate men's footballers Burmese expatriate sportspeople in Thailand Expatriate men's footballers in Thailand Footballers at the 2018 Asian Games Competitors at the 2017 SEA Games Asian Games competitors for Myanmar SEA Games competitors for Myanmar