Susan Phonsongkham

Rasamee Susan Phonsongkham (born 12 February 2001) is a soccer player who plays as a midfielder or attacker for Bankstown City. Born in Thailand, she is an Australia youth international.

Early life

Born in Thailand, where she was discouraged from playing football, Phonsongkham left Thailand with her mother in 2012.[1] After moving to Australia, she grew up in New South Wales, Australia.[2]

Youth career

Phonsongkham played for Burwood Girls High and for the local youth club, where she once scored fifty-two goals in one season, before being recruited by Westfields Sports High School.[3]

Senior club career

Phonsongkham started her career with Australian side Western Sydney Wanderers.[4] She scored her first goal for Western Sydney Wanderers during a 1–1 draw with Melbourne City, which was described as a "wonder goal".[5] Altogether, she played for the club for four seasons.[6] During the 2019/20 season, she was regarded as one of the best young attacking prospects in the Australian W-League.[7] However, she suffered a back injury that season.[8]

In 2021, she signed for Australian side Perth Glory, where she was part of an attacking front three with Sofia Sakalis and Alana Jancevski.[9] She scored a goal on her debut for the club.[10] However, she suffered a knee injury while playing for the club.[6] In 2022, she signed for Icelandic side KR.[11]

International career

Phonsongkham has represented Australia internationally at youth level.[12]

Style of play

Phonsongkham is known for her ball control.[13] Phonsonkham can operate as a midfielder or as an attacker.[9]

Personal life

Phonsongkham is the daughter of Narumol Sultana.[14]

References
  1. "A teenager who escaped domestic violence is on the cusp of playing for the Matildas". sbs.com.au.
  2. "Susan Phonsongkham - Illawarra Mercury article".
  3. "From Mt.Druitt to the Young Matildas: 'It's been a crazy journey'". sbs.com.au.
  4. "Up-and-coming Westfield Junior & Young Matildas to watch this season". myfootball.com.au.
  5. "DETERMINED PHONSONGKHAM KEEN FOR RED & BLACK ACTION". ftbl.com.au.
  6. "Young Perth Glory star Susan Phonsongkham looking to upset W-League leaders Sydney FC". thewest.com.au (Archived).
  7. "ESCAPING THAILAND TO WESTERN SYDNEY, TO YOUNG MATILDAS AND A GOLDEN BOOT: PHONSONGKHAM'S INCREDIBLE JOURNEY". thewomensgame.com.
  8. "Susan Phonsongkham, Pemain Putri Berdarah Thailand Ini Makin Jadi Andalan Klub Australia". skor.id.
  9. "Alex Epakis backs young guns Susan Phonsongkham, Alana Jancevski and Sofia Sakalis". thewest.com.au (Archived).
  10. "Susan Phonsongkham already making her mark with Perth Glory". thefootballsack.com.au.
  11. "KR fær tvo ástralska leikmenn". fotbolti.net.
  12. "Young player to watch: Susan Phonsongkham". sbs.com.au.
  13. "Susan Phonsongkham - Impetus Football article".
  14. "Mother's love inspiring budding Matilda". sbs.com.au.


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