Off The Bench Asia

🇧🇷 From a small city in southern Brazil to football in Thailand, and now "Selangor FC" in Malaysia.

Chrigor Moraes’ story did not begin with early fame or an easy path. It has been shaped by movement, adaptation, new languages, new cultures, and the decision to keep going when staying still would have been easier.

From Brazil to Southeast Asia, this is the journey of a Brazilian forward who kept moving forward.

Read the full story on Off the Bench.
Link in comments👇🏻

NO COMFORTABLE ZONE 💪🏻
Brazil → Thailand → Malaysia

The story of a Brazilian boy shaped by adaptation, patience, and the refusal to stay comfortable.

Coming soon on Off the Bench

He didn’t start as a professional player.
He never wore the national team shirt.

But at only 28,
he stepped into the role of a professional head coach abroad.

Otto - Pannarai Pansiri
A new wave of Asian football coaches

Discover his journey.
(Link in comments)

Off The Bench Asia
15 December 2025

An incredible night! 🦁

Congratulations to the Singapore Lions on securing qualification for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup with a memorable 2-1 comeback win over Hong Kong.

Against all odds, they kept their perfect away record in their group and earned their spot on merit for the first time since 1984. Let’s roar even louder in Saudi Arabia next! 🇸🇬💪



📷 FAS

Dennis Amato - The Promotion Specialist 🇩🇪
From Germany to Thailand, discover how he became the “King of Promotion” and helped shape the future of Thai football.

Full story on our website - link in the comments!

Picha Autra 🇹🇭 x Selangor FC 🇲🇾

How’s it been since joining the team?

Picha:
"It’s been good. At first, adjusting to daily life was a bit challenging. I wasn’t familiar with the food, the living conditions, or what it’s like inside the team.

I’ve been trying to adapt as quickly as possible in many areas - especially when it comes to bonding with my teammates, particularly those who’ve been here for years. I’ve made an effort to connect with them as much as I can so I can earn a spot in the starting eleven.

Right now, I just want to focus on myself and the team. I’m trying to find the right balance between the two."

Picha is gradually settling into the team, and his performance on the pitch is also improving. Asian fans, please continue to support him and Selangor FC!

📸: Selangor FC

🇵🇭✈️ Welcome to Bangkok!
Jarvey Gayoso, the dynamic forward from the Philippines national team, has officially joined Bangkok FC!

Known for his speed, versatility, and eye for goal, Gayoso is ready to light up Thai League 2 with his attacking flair.

Another Azkal making his mark in Southeast Asia.
Welcome to Thailand, Jarvey! 🔴⚫️

📌 Read more about his story in the link in the comments below. 👇

✈️ On the move again!
“JP” João Pedro, The Flash of Timor-Leste 🇹🇱, continues his football journey in ASEAN—joining Kuching City in Malaysia.

📌 Read more about his football journey across ASEAN in the comment below! ⬇️

🇨🇮 From M’Bahiakro to Siem Reap 🇰🇭 —
Abdel Kader Coulibaly’s journey took him to the Cambodian national team…
and to the pitch to play against Amad Diallo and Manchester United.

What’s the story behind it?
📖 Read the full story from the link in the comments below.