Tana Chanabut (; born June 6, 1984), simply known as Man () is a Thai professional football manager and former football player. He is currently the assistant coach of Thai League 1 club Khon Kaen United.
On 8 September 2015, he played for Thailand in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) against Iraq.
Tana started his coaching as a player-coach role when he was at Khon Kaen United.
In June 2021, Tana was appointed as a manager for the first time for Ubon Kruanapat. However, he was sacked on 7 November 2021 after his team lost on 4 consecutive games.
In December 2021, he joined Muang Loei United as a player-coach role for the second time.
On 30 April 2024, Tana was appointed as manager of Thai League 1 club Khon Kaen United following the dismissal of Ekalak Thong-am, with four matches left to play of the 2023âÂÂ24 season. At his appointment, Khon Kaen United was in 10th place, five points outside the relegation zone. On 5 May 2024, Tana took charge for the first time as a Khon Kaen United manager for their Thai League 1 match against Bangkok United which ended in a 2âÂÂ2 draw, thanks to a second-half equalizer from Brenner. Despite the draw, he stated he was pleased with the "attitude, passion, and the fighting spirit" of his players. On 19 May 2024, Tana got his first win as Khon Kaen United coach; a 5âÂÂ1 win over Sukhothai.
Tana is known for his speed and acceleration.
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