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Suchao Nuchnum (Thai: สุเชาว์ นุชนุ่ม, born May 17, 1983) is a Thai professional footballer who plays as a Midfielder for Thai League club Buriram United and was a member of Thailand national football team.
Club career
Before becoming a footballer Suchao was a Muay Thai boxer, his ring name is "Kobnoi Sor. Sakunpan" (กบน้อย ส.สกุลภัณฑ์). Suchao or nicknamed "Kob" (กบ; literally; frog) from Thai football fans spent his youth career with TOT F.C. during 2002-2003 season. He later signed his first professional contract with the club and made his first senior appearance in 2004. He totally spent 5 years with the club until 2009, made 84 appearances with 33 goals before moving abroad to Indonesian club, Persib Bandung.
The winger played a season with the Indonesians before returning to his homeland's club, Buriram United F.C. (was Buriram PEA at the time). Suchao was promoted to captain and has been playing regularly for the team in different matches.
International career
The Thai midfielder was first called up for the U-23 squad in 2005 before promoted to senior squad later in the same year. He was part of the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup squad. In 2013 he was called up to the national team by Surachai Jaturapattarapong to the 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification.
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 28 December 2006 | Bangkok, Thailand |  Kazakhstan | 2–2 | Draw | 2006 King's Cup |
| 2. | 30 December 2006 | Bangkok, Thailand |  Vietnam | 3–1 | Win | 2006 King's Cup - Final |
| 3. | 12 January 2007 | Bangkok, Thailand |  Myanmar | 1–1 | Draw | 2007 ASEAN Football Championship (Group-Stage) |
| 4. | 20 May 2008 | Bangkok, Thailand |  Nepal | 7–0 | Win | Friendly |
| 5. | 6 December 2008 | Phuket, Thailand | Vietnam | 2–0 | Win | 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup (Group-Stage) |
| 6. | 21 January 2009 | Phuket, Thailand |  Lebanon | 2–1 | Win | 2009 King's Cup |
Honours
Club
- TOT
- Thai Division 1 League (1): 2003
- Provincial League (1): 2006
- Buriram United
- Thai Premier League (4): 2011 2013 2014, 2015
- Thai FA Cup (4): 2011 2012 2013 2015
- Thai League Cup (4): 2011 2012 2013 2015
- Toyota Premier Cup (3): 2012, 2014, 2016
- Kor Royal Cup (4): 2013, 2014, 2015 2016
- Mekong Club Championship (1): 2015
International
- Thailand U-23
- Sea Games
Gold Medal (1); 2005
Gold Medal (1); 2005- Thailand
- King's Cup (2): 2006, 2007
- T&T Cup (1): 2008
Individual
- Thai Premier League Player of the Month (1): October 2014