Mongkol Tossakrai ( th, มงคล ทศไกร, born May 9, 1987), simply known as Yen ( th, เย็น), is a Thai football coach and former professional

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. He is considered one of the top 5 players in Matchday 13 of the

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Club career

He played for Krung Thai Bank in the 2008 AFC Champions League group stages.

International career

In 2013 Mongkol was called up to the national team by

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to the 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification. In October, 2013 he debuted for Thailand in a friendly match against

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, as a substitute. On October 15, 2013 Mongkol came in as a substitute against

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in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification. He scored his first international goal against

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in November 2013. On November 9, 2014 Mongkol scored in a friendly match against

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. Mongkol was part of

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's winning squad at the

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. He scored Thailand's first goal of the tournament in the 8th minute a 2-1 victory over hosts

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. Although that was the only goal he would score in the completion he was noted for his exiting play on the wings, especially in the second leg of the semi-finals against the

where he constantly threatened the opponent's defense. In May 2015, he was called up to

to play in the

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International

International goals

:''As of match played 5 October 2017. Thailand score listed first, score column indicates score after each Tossakrai goal.

Style of Play

Known for his stamina, work-rate, direct running and movement off the ball. Despite his lack of technical proficiency on the ball, his style of play often results in his appearance on the scoresheet. Some of them are crucial goals for his club and country.

Honours

International

;Thailand *

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;Thailand * King's Cup (2):

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Club

;Muangthong United *

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;Chiangrai United *

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Uthai Thani *

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Individual

Player of the Month (1): May 2014

References

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