Sieng Chanthea


Sieng Chanthea, is a Cambodian professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Cambodian national team in various levels and currently plays for Boeung Ket. He made his senior debut in a 2–0 victory against Pakistan in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification on the 6th June 2019, becoming the youngest player to score a goal for Cambodia and in a FIFA World Cup qualification match at the age of 16 years old.

Club career

Bati Youth

Chanthea is a product of the Football Federation of Cambodia's academy, Bati Youth.

Boeung Ket Angkor FC

After an impressive display for his country, on December 12th 2019, it was announced that Chanthea will be joining Cambodian League side Boeung Ket starting in the 2020 league season.

International career

Chanthea has represented Cambodia national football team in multiple youth and senior level. He made his senior debut in the 2–0 win against Pakistan on the 6th of June 2019 where he also scored his first goal as a senior player after coming on as a substitute in the 81st minute.
On the 10th of December of 2019, Chanthea scored the fastest goal in the history of South East Asian Games. The goal was scored within 18 seconds of the start of the match against Myanmar whose marauding run ended with the ball finding the back of the net.

International goal

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.6 June 2019Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
1–0
2–0
2022 FIFA World Cup qualification