Aung Thu (footballer)

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Aung Thu (footballer) is a Burmese professional soccer player who was born on May 22, 1996. He plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Uthai Thani in Thailand’s Thai League 1 and for the Myanmar national team. He has represented Myanmar at under-16, under-19, under-23, and senior levels, and he scored a World Cup qualifying goal for Myanmar.

Early life
Aung Thu was born in Pindale Village, Meiktila Township, in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar. He later moved to Pyinmana.

Club career
- Youth and early years: He began at the Mandalay-based Myanmar Football Academy.
- Yadanarbon (2013–2020): He joined Yadanarbon FC and developed into a standout player.
- Police Tero (loan, 2018): Spent time on loan in Thailand, earning recognition for his goals and assists.
- Muangthong United (loan, 2019): Another Thai loan spell.
- Buriram United (2020–2022): Signed with Buriram United in Thailand.
- Lamphun Warriors (2023): Played for Lamphun Warriors.
- Uthai Thani (2023–present): Joined Uthai Thani in 2023 and has played there since.

International career
- Youth and senior levels: Aung Thu has appeared for Myanmar at U16, U20, U23, and the senior national team.
- 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup: He played for Myanmar in New Zealand and scored his first World Cup goal against New Zealand U-20.
- Senior debut and goals: He made his senior international debut for Myanmar on August 28, 2015, against the United Arab Emirates. His first senior goal came in a World Cup qualifier against Laos in 2018.
- Overall: He has earned many caps for Myanmar and has scored several goals for the national team.

Personal life
Aung Thu married Burmese actress Poe Ei Ei Khant on May 31, 2018; their wedding ceremony was held on March 26, 2019. They have a son named Thwin Oo Han, born on July 19, 2019.

Honours
- With Myanmar U19: Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy (2014)
- National team achievements: Tri-Nation Series (India) runners-up (2023)
- Individual awards: AFF Youth Player of the Year (2015); Myanmar Player of the Year (2014–2017); Myanmar National League Player of the Year (2015–2017); Thai League Dream ASEAN XI
- Club achievements include titles and cups won with various Myanmar and Thai clubs throughout his career.