Piyapong Pue-on (; ; born Padej Khankruea (; ; 14 November 1959) is a Thai former

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player who played as a striker. He was a member of the Thailand national team and also played for South Korean side Lucky-Goldstar FC.

Club career

Lucky-Goldstar FC

In August 1984, Piyapong joined

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club Lucky-Goldstar FC. In the 1984 K League season, he scored on his debut on 8 September against POSCO Dolphins. He played one of the leading roles to crown the Lucky-Goldstar as the K League champions in 1985, scoring 12 goals and providing 6 assists.

International career

Piyapong played for Thailand national team for 16 years (1981–1997), scoring 70 goals in 100 appearances in full international matches.

International goals

:''Results list Thailand's goal tally first.''

Coaching career

Piyapong coached the

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football club between 1997 and 2008.

Personal life

Piyapong appeared in the 2004 film '' Born to Fight''.

Honours

Player

Lucky-Goldstar FC *

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Pahang FA *

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(1) : 1987 Individual * K League Top Scorer Award (1):

* K League Top Assists Award (1):

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Manager

Royal Thai Air Force *

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(2):

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Individual

*Asian Player of the Month: February 1997 *Asian Coach of the Month: January 1998

References

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