Biography
Who is Teeratep Winothai?
Early life and education
Teeratep Winothai was born in Bangkok, Thailand. During his youth, he attended Brentwood School in Essex, United Kingdom. While living in the UK, he gained experience with the youth setups of English clubs Crystal Palace and Everton. He also represented the Thai national team at the schoolboy level during this period.
After his time in England, Teeratep returned to Thailand to pursue his professional football career. He later earned a bachelor degree from the Faculty of Education at Chulalongkorn University. This academic background complemented his athletic development as he transitioned into professional sports.
Professional football career
Teeratep Winothai began his senior career with BEC Tero Sasana in 2006, where he played for three seasons. He scored 22 goals in 65 appearances and won the Striker of the Year award in 2008. In 2009, he moved to Belgium to sign with Lierse S.K., though he later returned to Thailand on loan to play for Muangthong United and his former club, BEC Tero Sasana.
Throughout his career, he played for several well-known clubs including Bangkok Glass, Police United, Bangkok United, and Chonburi. During a 2013 pre-season match, he scored the winning goal for the Thai Premier League All-Stars against Manchester United. In 2015, he helped Police United secure promotion to the Thai Premier League. He officially retired from professional football on November 28, 2022, following a final match with Police Tero where he scored a penalty goal.
International play and honours
Teeratep Winothai became involved with the Thai national team setup at a very young age, representing his country at the 1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship. He was a versatile player who could operate as a winger or a forward. He won multiple gold medals at the SEA Games, specifically in 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2007. In the 2005 SEA Games final against Vietnam, he scored a hat-trick to secure the title.
His international career included participation in the T&T Cup, which Thailand won in 2008. He also played in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification match against Lebanon. The Football Association of Thailand held a farewell match for him on December 14, 2022, to honor his long service to the national team. His career concluded with 96 goals scored in Thai League 1 matches.
Birthday and age
Teeratep Winothai was born on February 16, 1985, which makes Teeratep 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Teeratep shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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