Sasalak Haiprakhon


Sasalak Haiprakhon is a Thai professional footballer who plays as a left-back or a winger for Buriram United and the Thailand national team.

Career

On 23 June 2021, Sasalak joined Korean K League 1 side, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on loan till the end of the season.

Targeted for racism

Sasalak was subjected to racial abuse from three Ulsan Hyundai players on social media. This event led to significant controversy and criticism from fans in the Southeast Asia region. On 12 June 2023, Park Yong-woo and Lee Kyu-seong called their teammate, Lee Myung-jae 'Sasalak' or 'ASEAN Quota' because of Lee's dark skin.
Ulsan Hyundai has officially apologized for the racist comments made by their players on Instagram towards Sasalak and promised to prevent a recurrence from happening again in the club. It will conduct training to eliminate all forms of discrimination against racism and thoroughly investigate the incident upon further disciplinary action. On 29 June 2023, The K League Disciplinary Committee announced a one-league match suspension and a fine of 15 million won.

International career

In 2018 he was called up by Thailand national team for the 2018 AFF Suzuki Cup.

Honours

Club

Buriram United
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors

International

;Thailand
;Thailand U23
  • Sea Games Gold Medal: [Football at the Football at the 2017 Southeast Asian Games|2017 Southeast Asian Games|2017]
  • Dubai Cup: 2017

Individual