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Teerasil Dangda

Teerasil playing for Thailand at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup

Personal information

Full name

Teerasil Dangda

Date of birth

6 June 1988 (age 37)

Place of birth

Bangkok, Thailand

Height

1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)

Position(s)

Striker

Team information

Current team

Bangkok United

Number

Youth career

2003–2005

Assumption College Thonburi

Senior career*

Years

Team

Apps

(Gls)

2005

Air Technical Training School

(3)

2006

Rajpracha

(9)

2007

Muangthong United

(7)

2007–2008

Manchester City

(0)

2008

→ Grasshopper II (loan)

(2)

2008

Rajpracha

(6)

2009–2019

Muangthong United

270

(117)

2014–2015

→ Almería (loan)

(0)

2018

→ Sanfrecce Hiroshima (loan)

(6)

2020

Shimizu S-Pulse

(3)

2021–2025

BG Pathum United

(29)

2025–

Bangkok United

(0)

International career^‡

2002–2004

Thailand U17

(7)

2005–2006

Thailand U19

(9)

2006–2010

Thailand U23

(3)

2007–

Thailand

128

(64)

Medal record

Thailand under-23

Sea Games
Gold	Sea Games 2007	Football
Thailand
Asean Football Championship
	AFF Suzuki Cup 2008	2008
	AFF Suzuki Cup 2012	2012
Winner	AFF Suzuki Cup 2016	2016
Winner	AFF Suzuki Cup 2020	2020
Winner	AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022	2022

*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 06:56, 22 May 2025 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 June 2024

Teerasil Dangda (Thai: ธีรศิลป์ แดงดา; born on June 6, 1988) is a famous Thai footballer. He plays as a striker for Thai League 1 club Bangkok United. He also plays for the Thailand national team.

Teerasil has played football in many countries. Besides Thailand, he has played in England, Switzerland, Spain, and Japan. He is thought to be one of the best Southeast Asian footballers ever.

He has won three AFF Championship titles with Thailand. He is also the top goal scorer in that tournament with 25 goals. Teerasil is the third-highest all-time goal scorer in the Thai League 1. He is the highest local Thai goal scorer in the league with 143 goals.

Club Career Highlights

Starting His Football Journey

Teerasil began his football journey in 2003. He played youth football for Assumption College Thonburi when he was 15. In 2005, he joined Air Technical Training School. He played six games and scored three goals in his first senior season.

Playing for Rajpracha

In January 2006, Teerasil moved to Rajpracha. He was a key player for the team. He scored nine goals in 18 games and helped with five more goals.

Joining Muangthong United

Teerasil joined Muangthong United in January 2007. They were a second-division club. He helped them win the 2007 Thailand League Division 2 title. He scored seven goals and made six assists that season.

Time with Manchester City

On July 25, 2007, Teerasil had a trial with English Premier League club Manchester City. This happened after a Thai businessman bought the club. He signed with City on November 16, 2007.

Loan to Grasshopper

Teerasil was loaned to Grasshopper because of work permit issues. He played six games for their reserve team and scored twice. He returned to Manchester City in 2008 but could not play in England. He later said his time there "made him a better footballer."

Back to Rajpracha

After leaving Manchester City, Teerasil returned to Thailand. He rejoined Rajpracha on October 16, 2008. He scored six goals in just eight games. This helped the club finish in the middle of the league table.

Second Time at Muangthong United

Teerasil with Muangthong United in 2013

In January 2009, Teerasil went back to Muangthong United. He played his first Thailand Premier League game on March 8, 2009. He scored seven goals in the 2009 season. He helped the club win the league title that year.

In the 2010 season, he scored seven goals again. Muangthong United won the championship once more. In 2011, he became the club's top scorer with 13 goals. Muangthong finished third that season.

In the 2012 season, Muangthong United had an amazing unbeaten run. Teerasil scored four goals in one game, an 8–1 win. He scored 24 goals that season, breaking a record from 1998.

Trials with La Liga Clubs

After his great season, Teerasil was invited for trials in Spain. He visited La Liga clubs Atlético Madrid and Getafe in January 2013. He said Spanish football was "very quick, strong and with great quality." He returned to Muangthong in February 2013.

He scored 16 goals in the league that season. He also played in the 2013 AFC Champions League group stage. Teerasil started the 2014 season well, scoring two goals in his second game. He played his last game for Muangthong on July 2, 2014.

Loan to Almería

On February 21, 2014, Teerasil joined Spanish club Almería on a one-year loan. This made him the first Southeast Asian and Thai footballer to play in La Liga. He arrived in Spain on June 9, 2014.

He made his debut in Spain's top league on August 23, 2014. He became the first Thai player to do so. On December 5, he scored his first goal for Almería in a cup game.

Third Time at Muangthong United

On January 20, 2015, Teerasil returned to Muangthong United. He became a key player again. He helped them win the 2016 Thai League. On March 11, 2017, he scored his 100th goal for the club. He also broke the record for most league goals by a Thai player, with 109 goals.

Loan to Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Teerasil with Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2018

Teerasil joined J1 League club Sanfrecce Hiroshima on loan on December 20, 2017. He made his debut on February 24, 2018. He scored the winning goal in that match. He scored 6 goals in 32 league games for the club. He returned to Muangthong United after his loan.

Playing for Shimizu S-Pulse

In January 2020, Teerasil signed with Shimizu S-Pulse. He played his first game on February 22, scoring a goal. He scored 3 goals in 24 league games for the club in the 2020 J1 League.

Time with BG Pathum United

In December 2020, Teerasil came back to the Thai League 1. He signed with BG Pathum United. He scored his first goal for them on February 6, 2021. In his first season, he won the 2020–21 Thai League 1 title.

On August 6, 2022, he helped BG Pathum United win the Thailand Champions Cup for the second time in a row. His contract was extended until the end of the 2024–25 season. On June 14, 2024, Teerasil scored a late winning goal. This secured the 2023–24 Thai League Cup for his club. On June 17, 2025, BG Pathum United said goodbye to Teerasil as his contract ended.

Joining Bangkok United

On July 1, 2025, Teerasil signed with Bangkok United. He now wears the number 10 jersey for his new club.

International Career

Teerasil Dangda (left) and Chatree Chimtalay during a 2011 World Cup qualifier

Teerasil shaking hands with Zheng Zhi at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup

Youth Teams

Teerasil played for Thailand's under-16 and under-17 teams in 2004. He was part of the squad for the 2004 AFC U-17 Championship. In 2006, he played for the under-19 team. He scored a goal in Thailand's only win at the 2006 AFC Youth Championship.

In 2007, Teerasil played for the under-23 team. He won a Gold Medal at the Southeast Asian Games in December 2007. He scored the winning goal against Myanmar.

Senior National Team

In 2007, Teerasil was called up to the Thailand national team. He was the youngest player in the squad for the 2007 AFC Asian Cup. He played once in that tournament.

He also played in the 2008 AFF Championship. He scored four goals as Thailand finished second. Teerasil has been a regular player for the national team since October 2007. He scored in his second international match.

In the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, he scored against Australia and Oman. He was the top scorer in the 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup. He scored a hat-trick against Myanmar in that tournament.

In 2013, he played in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification. He scored against Iran in a match in Tehran. In May 2015, he played in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification match. He scored twice against Chinese Taipei in June 2015.

In 2021, Teerasil became the all-time top scorer for the AFF Championship. He broke the record with 19 goals.

Other Matches

Teerasil scored a penalty for Thailand against FC Barcelona in 2013. This was during Barcelona's Asian Tour in Bangkok.

How Teerasil Plays

Teerasil usually plays as a striker or a deep-lying forward. This means he sometimes drops back to help his team keep the ball. He can also play as a main attacker or a winger.

He is known for his great ball control and is very quick. He is also skillful and has good vision. This helps him score goals and create chances for his teammates.

Personal Life

Teerasil was born in Bangkok. His parents are from Amphoe Sangkha, Surin province in Northeastern Thailand. His younger sister, Taneekarn, is also a footballer. She plays as a striker for the Thailand women's national football team. His father was also a footballer.

On January 9, 2016, Teerasil married Phusita Polrak. They have two children.

Career Statistics

Club

Club	Season	League			National cup		League cup		Other		Total
Club	Season	Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Royal Thai Air Force	2005	Division 1	6	3	—		—		—		6	3
Raj Pracha	2006	Division 2	18	9	—		—		—		18	9
Muangthong United	2007	Division 2	15	7	—		—		—		15	7
Manchester City	2007–08	Premier League	—		—		—		—		—
Grasshopper II	2007–08	1. Liga Classic	6	2	—		—		—		6	2
Raj Pracha	2008	Division 2	10	6	—		—		—		10	6
Muangthong United	2009	Thai Premier League	25	7	1	0	—		—		26	7
	2010	Thai Premier League	26	7	3	2	—		7	1	36	10
	2011	Thai Premier League	26	13	5	5	3	1	8	4	42	23
	2012	Thai Premier League	29	24	1	1	2	0	—		32	25
	2013	Thai Premier League	32	15	4	4	2	1	6	0	44	20
	2014	Thai Premier League	18	9	1	2	3	1	3	0	25	12
	Total		156	75	15	14	10	3	24	5	205	97
UD Almería	2014–15	La Liga	6	0	4	1	—		—		10	1
Muangthong United	2015	Thai Premier League	34	11	6	1	1	2	—		41	14
	2016	Thai Premier League	29	11	3	4	4	1	1	0	37	16
	2017	Thai Premier League	31	14	4	1	5	5	8	6	48	26
	2018	Thai Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	2	0
	2019	Thai Premier League	20	6	1	1	0	0	—		21	7
	Total		114	42	14	7	10	8	11	6	149	63
Sanfrecce Hiroshima	2018	J1 League	32	6	0	0	5	1	—		37	7
Shimizu S-Pulse	2020	J1 League	24	3	0	0	1	0	—		25	3
BG Pathum United	2020–21	Thai Premier League	4	1	0	0	0	0	—		4	1
	2021–22	Thai Premier League	20	8	3	1	1	0	8	3	32	12
	2022–23	Thai Premier League	25	11	3	4	4	4	8	2	40	21
	2023–24	Thai Premier League	17	6	1	0	5	3	4	0	27	9
	2024–25	Thai Premier League	15	3	1	0	0	0	1	1	17	4
	Total		81	29	8	5	10	7	21	6	120	47
Career total			468	182	41	27	36	19	56	17	601	245

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Thailand	2007	7	2
	2008	14	8
	2009	9	6
	2010	5	0
	2011	7	3
	2012	10	9
	2013	7	1
	2014	1	0
	2015	10	4
	2016	15	9
	2017	6	2
	2018	4	0
	2019	9	3
	2020	0	0
	2021	6	4
	2022	9	7
	2023	8	6
	2024	1	0
Total		128	64

Scores and results list Thailand's goal tally first.

List of international goals scored by Teerasil Dangda
No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	8 October 2007	Suphachalasai Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand	Macau	2–0	6–1	2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
2.	15 October 2007	Estádio Campo Desportivo, Taipa, Macau	Macau	1–0	7–1	2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
3.	20 May 2008	Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand	Nepal	1–0	7–0	Friendly
4.	20 May 2008	Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand	Nepal	4–0	7–0
5.	25 May 2008	Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand	Iraq	2–0	2–1
6.	16 November 2008	Mỹ Đình National Stadium, Hanoi, Vietnam	Vietnam	2–1	2–2	2008 VFF Cup
7.	10 December 2008	Surakul Stadium, Phuket, Thailand	Malaysia	2–0	3–0	2008 AFF Championship
8.	10 December 2008	Surakul Stadium, Phuket, Thailand	Malaysia	3–0	3–0
9.	16 December 2008	Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia	Indonesia	1–0	1–0
10.	28 December 2008	Mỹ Đình National Stadium, Hanoi, Vietnam	Vietnam	1–0	1–1
11.	21 January 2009	Surakul Stadium, Phuket, Thailand	Lebanon	1–0	2–1	2009 King's Cup
12.	5 February 2009	Yurtec Stadium Sendai, Sendai, Japan	Saudi Arabia	1–2	1–2	Friendly
13.	28 March 2009	Suphachalasai Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand	New Zealand	1–1	3–1
14.	28 March 2009	Suphachalasai Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand	New Zealand	3–1	3–1
15.	18 July 2009	Thunderdome Stadium, Pak Kret, Thailand	Pakistan	1–0	4–0
16.	18 July 2009	Thunderdome Stadium, Pak Kret, Thailand	Pakistan	3–0	4–0
17.	14 July 2011	New I-Mobile Stadium, Buriram, Thailand	Myanmar	1–0	1–0
18.	2 September 2011	Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia	Australia	1–0	1–2	2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
19.	6 September 2011	Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand	Oman	2–0	3–0	2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
20.	24 February 2012	700th Anniversary Stadium, Chiang Mai, Thailand	Maldives	2–0	3–0	Friendly
21.	17 November 2012	Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand	Bangladesh	2–0	5–0
22.				3–0
23.				4–0
24.	27 November 2012	Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand	Myanmar	1–0	4–0	2012 AFF Championship
25.				3–0
26.				4–0
27.	9 December 2012	Bukit Jalil Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Malaysia	1–1	1–1
28.	13 December 2012	Suphachalasai Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand	Malaysia	1–0	2–0
29.	15 October 2013	Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran	Iran	1–2	1–2	2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification
30.	16 June 2015	Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan	Chinese Taipei	1–0	2–0	2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
31.	16 June 2015	Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei, Taiwan	Chinese Taipei	2–0	2–0	2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
32.	3 September 2015	Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand	Afghanistan	2–0	2–0	Friendly
33.	12 November 2015	Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand	Chinese Taipei	1–1	4–2	2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
34.	3 June 2016	Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand	Syria	1–0	2–2	2016 King's Cup
35.	15 November 2016	Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand	Australia	1–1	2–2	2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
36.	15 November 2016	Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand	Australia	2–1	2–2	2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
37.	19 November 2016	Philippine Sports Stadium, Bocaue, Philippines	Indonesia	2–0	4–2	2016 AFF Championship
38.				3–2
39.				4–2
40.	4 December 2016	Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar	Myanmar	1–0	2–0
41.	4 December 2016	Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar	Myanmar	2–0	2–0
42.	14 December 2016	Pakansari Stadium, Bogor, Indonesia	Indonesia	1–0	1–2
43.	5 October 2017	Mandalarthiri Stadium, Mandalay, Myanmar	Myanmar	2–0	3–1	Friendly
44.	8 October 2017	SCG Stadium, Pak Kret, Thailand	Kenya	1–0	1–0	Friendly
45.	6 January 2019	Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates	India	1–1	1–4	2019 AFC Asian Cup
46.	10 October 2019	Leo Stadium, Pathum Thani, Thailand	Congo	1–0	1–1	Friendly
47.	15 October 2019	Thammasat Stadium, Pathum Thani, Thailand	United Arab Emirates	1–0	2–1	2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
48.	11 December 2021	National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore	Myanmar	1–0	4–0	2020 AFF Championship
49.	11 December 2021	National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore	Myanmar	2–0	4–0
50.	14 December 2021	National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore	Philippines	1–0	2–1
51.	14 December 2021	National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore	Philippines	2–1	2–1
52.	31 May 2022	BG Stadium, Pathum Thani, Thailand	Bahrain	1–0	1–2	Friendly
53.	8 June 2022	Markaziy Stadium, Namangan, Uzbekistan	Maldives	2–0	3–0	2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification
54.	11 December 2022	Thammasat Stadium, Pathum Thani, Thailand	Myanmar	1–0	6–0	Friendly
55.	11 December 2022	Thammasat Stadium, Pathum Thani, Thailand	Myanmar	5–0	6–0	Friendly
56.	20 December 2022	Kuala Lumpur Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Brunei	2–0	5–0	2022 AFF Championship
57.	26 December 2022	Thammasat Stadium, Pathum Thani, Thailand	Philippines	1–0	4–0
58.	26 December 2022	Thammasat Stadium, Pathum Thani, Thailand	Philippines	2–0	4–0
59.	2 January 2023	Thammasat Stadium, Pathum Thani, Thailand	Cambodia	1–0	3–1
60.	2 January 2023	Thammasat Stadium, Pathum Thani, Thailand	Cambodia	3–1	3–1
61.	10 January 2023	Thammasat Stadium, Pathum Thani, Thailand	Malaysia	1–0	3–0
62.	16 June 2023	National Stadium, Kaohsiung, Taiwan	Chinese Taipei	1–1	2–2	Friendly
63.	19 June 2023	Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong	Hong Kong	1–0	1–0	Friendly
64.	7 September 2023	700th Anniversary Stadium, Chiang Mai, Thailand	Lebanon	2–1	2–1	2023 King's Cup