Southeast Asia Thailand

7 candidates who could succeed Kiatisuk as Thailand national team head coach

6. Dragan Talajić

A former goalkeeper, Talajić made his name as a coach by winning various titles with clubs in the Middle East and Thailand.

At the age of 39, Talajić won the AFC Champions League 2004 in his first match as a manager of Al-Ittihad (KSA). He later won a quadruple (FA Shield, Super Cup, League, FA Cup) with Al-Wahdat in 2010-2011.

Talajić’s most recent managerial stint was with Thai outfit Muangthong United, where he finished runners-up in the Thai Premier League and Thai FA Cup.