Chan Vathanaka is a celebrated Cambodian professional footballer known for his skills as a winger and forward.
He began his professional career with Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng F.C. in 2011.
In 2015, Vathanaka scored an incredible eight goals in a single match, setting a record for Cambodian-born players.
Биография
Early Life and Background
Chan Vathanaka is a prominent Cambodian professional footballer known for his dynamic play as a winger or forward. His journey in football began with the Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng F.C., where he played during the 2011-2012 season, marking the start of his professional career.
Club Career
In 2012, Vathanaka signed with Boeung Ket Angkor, where he quickly made a name for himself. His remarkable performance in 2015 included scoring all six goals in a 6-0 victory over Asia Europe United and an astonishing eight goals in a 12-2 win against Kirivong Sok Sen Chey, setting a record for the highest tally by a Cambodian-born player in the league. Vathanaka's contributions led Boeung Ket to the finals of the 2015 Mekong Club Championship, where he was the tournament's top scorer and named the best player. He continued to excel, finishing the 2015 league season with 35 goals, the highest for any Southeast Asian player that year.
Vathanaka's prowess on the field was evident in subsequent seasons, including a hat-trick in under five minutes during his first start of the 2016 season. His ability to score crucial goals, such as a stunning left-foot volley in a comeback win against Svay Rieng, solidified his reputation as a key player in Cambodian football.
International Career
On the international stage, Vathanaka made his senior debut for the Cambodia national team on March 22, 2013. He played a vital role in Cambodia's 2018 World Cup qualification campaign, scoring two goals in a match against Macau. His contributions to the national team continued through multiple AFF Cups, where he showcased his talent by scoring against Malaysia in the group stage.
Legacy and Honors
Vathanaka's impact on Cambodian football is underscored by numerous accolades, including multiple Cambodian League Most Valuable Player awards and Golden Boots. His legacy is not only defined by his goal-scoring feats but also by his role in elevating the profile of Cambodian football on the international stage.
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Карьера и клубы
He made his senior international debut on 22 March 2013 in a 2014 AFC Challenge Cup qualification match against Turkmenistan. Vathanaka played an important part in Cambodia's campaign in the 2018 World Cup qualification. In the first qualifying game he came off the bench to score two goals, the second a thunderous free-kick, in a 3–0 home win over Macau. On 28 July 2016 Vathanaka scored another free kick against Singapore in a friendly match. He was part of the Cambodia national team for the 2016 AFF Cup and scored two goals against Malaysia in the group stage. He went on to represent the Koupreys in two more AFF Cups.
Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng
Vathanaka played for the senior team of Preah Khan Reach during the 2011–12 season.
Boeung Ket Angkor
Vathanaka signed a contract with Boeung Ket in 2012. On 1 August 2015, Vathanaka scored all six goals in a 6–0 win over Asia Europe United. Impressively, this was not even his best accomplishment; in a 12–2 over Kirivong Sok Sen Chey on 11 July 2015 Vathanaka scored eight goals, the highest tally for a Cambodian-born player in the league, as well as giving him 16 goals in the first 8 games of the 2015 season. In the semifinals of the 2015 Mekong Club Championship Vathanaka scored all three goals in a 3–2 win over Becamex Bình Dương, putting Boeung Ket Angkor in the final. Although Boeung Ket Angkor lost in the final to Buriram United, Vathanaka finished the tournament as the highest goalscorer, with five goals, and was also named best player. Vathanaka finished the 2015 league season with 35 goals, a total of 55 goals in all competitions including national and club, the most of any Southeast Asian player. In his first start of the 2016 season Vathanaka scored a hat-trick in under five minutes as Boeung Ket Angkor beat CMAC FC 6–0. In a match against Svay Rieng on 21 May 2016 Vathanaka scored goals in the 85th, 89th, and 90+3rd minute as his team came from behind to win 3–1. The first goal, an audacious left-foot volley from a cross, was touted of one of the goals of the 2016 season. Vathanaka finished the 2016 Cambodian League as…
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- Boeung Ket F.C. (2019–)
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- Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng F.C. (2011–2012)
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- Boeung Ket F.C. (2012–2017)
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- Boeung Ket F.C. (2018–2018)
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- Cambodia national under-21 football team (2011–2011)
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- Cambodia men's national football team (2013–)
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- Cambodia national under-23 football team (2012–)
Наследие
Club
Boeung Ket Cambodian League: 2016, 2017 Hun Sen Cup: 2019 2015 Mekong Club Championship: Runner up
Individual
2012 Cambodia Best Young Player of the Year 2013 Hun Sen Cup Golden Boot 2014 Cambodian League Most Valuable Player 2015 Cambodian League Most Valuable Player 2015 Cambodian League Golden Boot 2015 Mekong Club Championship: Most Valuable Player 2016 Cambodian League Most Valuable Player 2016 Cambodian League Golden Boot 2017 FFC Best Player of The Year
Клубы
- Cambodia national under-23 football team2012сейчас
- Cambodia men's national football team2013сейчас
- Boeung Ket F.C.2019сейчас
- Cambodia national under-21 football team2011–2011
- Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng F.C.2011–2012
- Boeung Ket F.C.2012–2017
- Boeung Ket F.C.2018–2018
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Chan Vathanaka is a Cambodian professional footballer who plays as a winger or a forward for Boeung Ket Angkor and for the Cambodia national team.
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