Theerathon Thanks Teammates After Award Win
Veteran Thai midfielder Theerathon Bunmathan won Men's Player of the Year at the FA Thailand Awards after helping Buriram United claim the domestic treble and Thailand qualify for the Asian Cup finals.
Theerathon Bunmathan, the seasoned Thai national team midfielder from Buriram United, posted a message on social media following his win of the Men's Player of the Year award at the FA Thailand Awards 2025/26. The 36-year-old appeared in 47 matches across all competitions during the past season, scoring 2 goals and providing 15 assists, and helped Buriram United capture the Thai League championship, FA Cup, and AFC Club Championship. For the Thai national team, he played 3 matches and contributed 1 goal and 2 assists, helping secure Thailand's qualification for the Asian Cup finals.
Following the award win, Theerathon expressed gratitude through social media, saying: "I must first thank Buriram United, my parents, and grandparents for giving me the opportunity and constantly supporting me. I also want to thank the Football Association of Thailand, Pang Nualaphon Lamsam (the FA president), and all the committee members for recognizing the hard work I've consistently put in.
I'm honored to receive this award again, but I couldn't have done it alone. I give credit to the coaching staff and my teammates who worked together, and our team's success is because everyone contributed. Going forward, I will maintain the standards and continue what I'm doing not just for myself, but for the club, the fans, and the younger generation who are watching."
