If you can recall, Lonsana Doombouya previously held the title of “The White Elephants” team, Trat FC, at the top of the Thai League 2 table in 2019 thanks to his goal-scoring prowess alongside Gafar Durosinmi and Bireme Diouf.
The French/Guinean striker who also played for PT Prachuap came through with 20 incredible goals to win the golden boot and assist the White Elephants advance to the top tier league four years ago in the 23rd Thai League. He had never scored a hat trick in Trat before.
He had previously gone on an adventure in the Chinese league with Hakka 2020-2021 and Shanghai Shenhua 2021 before deciding to wear Buriram’s outfit in the Thai League season 2022-2023. He then made the decision to return to the country of smiles.
He was able to record a hat-trick in Thai League 1 after joining “Pleasant Thunder castle” and playing with them.
Buriram opened the door for Khon Kaen United in this tough game from the outset (both Isan teams). On March 18, 2023, Khon Kaen United suffered a 4-1 defeat thanks to a hat-trick from Doombuya, who scored in the 20th, 45th, and 79th minutes.
This is regarded as the second hat-trick to occur in Thai League 1 this season; the first occurred on February 12, 2023, when Muangthong United’s Eric Johana Omondi (a Kenyan national) scored a hat-trick against Buriram. The match ended in a thrilling 4-4 draw.
With 11 goals scored between them, Lonsana and Goran Cousic are tied for second place as the top scorers in “Thunder Castle” at the moment. He also has a chance to win the golden boot by finishing behind players like Sameul (PT Prachuap), Herbert Fernandez (True Bangkok), Supachai Jaided, Hamilton Suarez (Port Authority of Thailand), and Danilo Alvez (Chonburi) at 3, 2, and 1 place, respectively.
The star’s return to dominance is thought to be a worthy deal for Buriram whether or not Lonzana Doombuya wins the golden boot. Well, the individual is worthwhile since it is quite special to come to the Thai League and win both the top scorer and champion titles.
