Chappuis - My Story is a captivating narrative that chronicles the remarkable journey of Charyl Chappuis, one of Thailands most iconic footballers of the 21st Century and arguably the countrys first celebrity footballer. From his beginnings in Kloten, a small town near Zurich, to his rise to stardom in Thailand, the book delves into the life of a player whose talent and resilience captured the hearts of a country. As a teenager, Charyl became a world champion with the Swiss U-17 side and turned down Juventus - twice! At just 21, he courageously moved to Thailand - his mothers home country - and joined Buriram United in 2013. His new club won the domestic treble in his first season, but Charyls transition to his new environment was not without its arduous challenges, both on and off the pitch. His perseverance in the face of adversity is a testament to his character. The book also highlights Charyls rise to stardom with the Thailand national team, from the U-23 squad to his pivotal role in the historic 2014 AFF Cup victory. Just as his career was hitting new heights, a career-threatening injury was a massive blow at the worst possible time. However, Charyls unwavering determination and resilience ensured there was much more to his story in the years to come, inspiring hope and optimism in his fans.
Charyl Chappuis is a Swiss-Thai footballer whose career has seen him win several honours at domestic and international level.At 17 years old, he was part of the Switzerland squad that lifted the U-17 World Cup, playing alongside Granit Xhaka, Haris Seferovic and Ricardo Rodriguez.After spending his teenage years with Grasshopper Zurich, Charyl moved to Buriram United in Thailand, his mothers home country. He won the domestic treble with Buriram before making subsequent moves to Suphanburi, Muangthong United and Port FC.He became a regular with the Thai national side in his early 20s, winning one AFF Cup title before a serious knee injury threatened his career. He made a triumphant return from injury to win a second AFF title in 2016. Off the pitch, he has become one of the most well known faces in Thailand.
Paul Murphy is an independent football writer based in Bangkok. He has covered Asian football for over a decade, with a primary focus on Thai football.He has worked as a freelance writer for a variety of news outlets, including ESPN, AFP and FourFourTwo. Pauls work has also featured on the official websites of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF). In addition to regular Thai League coverage, he has reported on matches in the AFC World Cup qualifiers, the AFC Champions League and the AFF Cup.Before moving to Thailand, Paul worked as a freelance sports sub-editor for several newspapers in Scotland. He combines his writing with a job as a teacher of English for Academic Purposes at a university.
* Charyl Chappuis is one of Thailands most iconic footballers with an Instagram following of more than 1 million.
* Paul Murphy is an academic and sports journalist in Thailand.
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