Aung Thu

Early career

In 2009, at the age of 13, Aung Thu represented Pyinmana in U-19 Division Tournament with 3 goals. He later joined the Myanmar Football Academy in Mandalay and was graduated from the academy.

Yadanarbon

In 2013, Yadanarbon F.C signed Aung Thu from Myanmar Football Academy (Mandalay). He showed an impressive talent in Yadanarbon F.C 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.

Buriram United

In December 2020, Aung Thu signed for Thai League Giant Club Buriram United for US$50,000. On 26 December 2020, he made his debut with Buriram United in 2–0 away win against Chonburi. In December 2022, Aung Thu cancelled the contract with Buriram United.

Lamphun Warriors F.C.

After cancelled the contract with Buriram United.Aung Thu signed for Thai League 1 Club Lamphun…

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 for ASEAN Youth Football Championship in Brunei and would lead Myanmar to emerge as the champion of 2014 Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy. He then became a Myanmar Fans' favorite striker. His performance led Myanmar to the international participation and the U-19 Myanmar National team participation to the FIFA U-20 World Cup, and it was Myanmar's first international football match after its last participation 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 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Senior

He made his international debut in Myanmar national team on 28 August 2015 against United Arab Emirates national football team in a friendly tournament. His first goal as a Myanmar national team player was scoring against Laos, 3–1 in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification.

He was born in Pindale Village of Meiktila Township, Myanmar. Later he moved to Pyinmana.

National Team

Tri-Nation Series (India) Runners-up (1):2023 FIFA World Cup Group Stage (1): 2015 Brunei King's Cup Champion (1): 2014 AFC U19 Championship Semi-finalist: 2014 Top Soccer (1):2023

Club

Yadanarbon Myanmar National League: 2016 Buriram United Thai League 1: 2021–22 Thai FA Cup: 2021–22 Thai League Cup: 2021–22

Individual

AFF Youth Player of the Year: 2015 Myanmar Player of the Year: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Myanmar National League Player of the Year: 2015, 2016, 2017 Thai League Dream ASEAN XI

International

Myanmar U20

Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy: 2014