Aung Thu (footballer)


Aung Thu is a Burmese professional footballer who plays as forward for Yadanarbon and Myanmar national team. He has represented Myanmar internationally at under-17, under-20, under-23, and senior level. Representing Myanmar at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2015, he scored his debut goal against New Zealand.

Club career

Early career

In 2009, at the age of 13, Aung Thu represented Pyinmana in U-19 Division Tournament with 3 goals. He would attend the Myanmar Football Academy.

Yadanarbon

Yadanarbon signed Aung Thu from Myanmar Football Academy. He showed an impressive talent in Yadanarbon FC 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 Thai League Week 11 against Sukhothai FC is considered one of the top 5 goals of the round.

Muangthong United (loan)

Aung Thu joined Muangthong United on loan for the 2019 season with options.

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 Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy tournament in Brunei and Myanmar would led to his debut crowned champion. He immediately became a Myanmar Fans' favourite striker. His performance led to the international participation of Myanmar and the U-19 Myanmar National team participation to the FIFA U-20 World Cup, international participation last experienced in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. He was noted for his powerful shots and intelligent runs in FIFA technical study book of 2015 U-20 World Cup.

Senior

He made his international debut on 28 August 2015 against United Arab Emirates in a friendly. His debut goal was scored against Laos, 3–1 in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification.

International

Age

International goals

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.13 October 2015Supachalasai Stadium, Bangkok3–13–12018 FIFA World Cup qualification
2.29 March 2016Saida International Stadium, Sidon1–01–12018 FIFA World Cup qualification
3.20 November 2016Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon1–11–22016 AFF Championship
4.23 November 2016Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon3–13–12016 AFF Championship
5.5 October 2017Mandalarthiri Stadium, Mandalay1–21–3Friendly
6.10 October 2017Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon1–22–22019 AFC Asian Cup qualification
7.9 November 2017Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh2–12–1Friendly
8.16 November 2018New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane1–13–12018 AFF Championship
9.14 November 2019Mandalarthiri Stadium, Mandalay3–14–32022 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Club

Yadanarbon
Myanmar U20
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.