Southeast Asia

SEA Best XI of the Week – April 23rd 2019

By: , April 23, 2019 6:27 pm
Credit – Chonburi FC Official

Check out our picks for this week’s SEA Best XI

Goalkeeper

Name: Todsaporn Sri-reung

Age: 29

Nationality: Thailand

Club: Trat FC

Todsaporn Sri-reung showcased his shot-stopping skills to earn Trat FC a hard-fought point away at Buriram United. The 29-year-old's cat-like reflex denied the opposition's efforts on countless occasions, whether they came as long shots, one-on-one duels or goalmouth scrambles.

Defender

Name: Nitipong Selanon

Age: 25

Nationality: Thailand

Club: Port FC

Fearless and resolute Nitipong Selanon put in a solid captain's performance in Port FC's 2-1 victory over rivals Muangthong United. This is the Klongtoei side's 3rd consecutive victory over their archrival, and it has allowed them to go four points ahead of defending champions Buriram United. The energetic right-back rounded off a great performance by scoring his team's 2nd goal after a lightning-quick counter-attack which sealed the three points for Port.

Defender

Name: Thiago Melo

Age: 28

Nationality: Brazil

Club: Quang Nam

Strong at the back, Melo pulled off many blocks to prevent Hoang Anh Gia Lai from scoring.

Defender

Name: Nguyen Huu Tuan

Age: 27

Nationality: Vietnam

Club: Ho Chi Minh City

Not only did Huu Tuan put in a solid performance in defense, the 27-year-old also got his name on the scoresheet with a fine header to secure Ho Chi Minh City's 2-0 win over Viettel.

Right Midfielder

Name: Syahmi Safari

Age: 21

Nationality: Malaysia

Club: Selangor

Coming from the back, Syahmi Safari showed what he can offer in both defense and attack. He scored the winning goal to help Selangor continue with their fine form.

Central Midfielder

Name: Safiq Rahim

Age: 31

Nationality: Malaysia

Club: Melaka United

The former National Team captain helped his club Melaka United get the important three points that they needed with a solid display in midfield.

Central Midfielder

Name: Chatmongkol Thongkiri

Age: 21

Nationality: Thailand

Club: Chainat FC

The young midfielder was full of energy, closing down his opponent at every opportunity. Chatmongkol is a perfect fit for a pressing-oriented side such as Chainat FC, especially when facing possession-oriented team such as Bangkok United.

Left Midfielder

Name: Pham Thanh Luong

Age: 31

Nationality: Vietnam

Club: Hanoi FC

Despite only played from 40 minutes as a substitute, Thanh Luong still put in a good performance. He caused many problems for the Hai Phong defenders and even registered an assist in the match.

Forward

Name: Casagrande

Age: 32

Nationality: Brazil

Club: Melaka United

He helped Melaka United overcome Kedah in Hang Jebat Stadium with his goal in the 49th minute. That strike was enough to end his club's winless run and get their season back on track.

Forward

Name: Lukian Almeida

Age: 27

Nationality: Brazil

Club: Chonburi FC

The lethal Lukian put 5 past Chiangmai FC in Chonburi FC's entertaining 7-5 over the Thai League newcomers. Quick, composed and clinical, fans were on the edge of their seats every time the ball headed towards Lukian. The Brazilian now leads the top scorer chart with 10 goals from 8 matches.

Forward

Name: Kipré Tchétché

Age: 31

Nationality: Ivory Coast

Club: Terengganu FC

After 9 games without scoring any goals, Kipre was close to being dropped by Terengganu. However, just when his team needed it, the Ivorian found his goalscoring touch and scored the winning goal to give Terengganu a massive three point.