Biography
Who is Sutee Suksomkit?
Early life and playing roots
Sutee Suksomkit began his professional development with the Thai Farmers Bank organization. He participated in the youth setup between 1995 and 1996. The striker transitioned to the senior team in 1996 and remained with that specific club until 2001. During his five seasons with the squad, he participated in 78 matches and successfully scored 39 goals. His tenure there coincided with the club securing multiple titles in regional competitions.
Career in Singapore and abroad
In 2001, the forward moved abroad to join the Singapore S-League side Tanjong Pagar. He spent two seasons there, recording 30 goals in 56 appearances. Sutee demonstrated tactical flexibility during this time by adapting to roles as a second striker, attacking midfielder, and left winger. He continued his time in the Singapore league with Home United in 2003.
He remained with Home United for three seasons until 2006, where he made 96 appearances and scored 16 goals. By 2007, he moved to Tampines Rovers. During his three-year spell with the Rovers, he achieved a personal high of 110 appearances and scored 30 goals.
International and global career
The forward attracted attention from several international clubs throughout his career. In 2004, the K-League team Busan I'Park showed interest, though a transfer did not materialize. He later had a trial with Everton in the English Premier League, although the club chose not to sign him. Chelsea also expressed interest in the Thai player between 2004 and 2005. The English team arranged a loan for him to play for Brentford, but the move was halted due to issues obtaining a work permit.
In September 2009, Sutee signed a three-month loan deal with the A-League champions Melbourne Victory. He played nine matches for the Australian side before returning to Thailand to join Bangkok Glass.
National team and retirement
Sutee Suksomkit represented the Thailand national team from 2000 until 2012, earning 70 caps in total. He played in the 2004 AFC Asian Cup, where he scored the team's only goal of the tournament against Japan. During the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, he successfully converted a penalty kick against Iraq. He also participated in the 2009 King's Cup where he netted two goals against Denmark.
After his time with Bangkok Glass, Sutee played for Suphanburi, TTM Customs, and Krabi F.C. He officially retired from professional football following the conclusion of the season in 2015.
Birthday and age
Sutee Suksomkit was born on June 5, 1978, which makes Sutee 48 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Sutee shares the date with 28 other famous people.
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