Pattaya United Football Club (Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอลพัทยา ยูไนเต็ด), is a Thai football club based in Chonburi, Thailand. The club is currently playing in the Thai League 2.

Pattaya United
พัทยา ยูไนเต็ด
Full namePattaya United Football Club
สโมสรฟุตบอลพัทยา ยูไนเต็ด
Nickname(s)The Arrogant Dolphins
(โลมาอหังการ)
Founded2011; 13 years ago (2011), as Isan Pattaya
2019; 5 years ago (2019), as Pattaya Discovery United
2021; 3 years ago (2021), as Pattaya Dolphins United
2023; 1 year ago (2023), as Pattaya United
GroundNong Prue Stadium
Chonburi, Thailand
Capacity5,838
ChairmanChokchai Tespan
Head coachSurachart Sing-Ngon
LeagueThai League 2
2022–23Thai League 3, fourth place of the national championship (promoted)
WebsiteClub website

History edit

In 2021, the new owner, Chokchai Tespan decided to change the club's name from Pattaya Discovery United to Pattaya Dolphins United. The club's logo was also changed at this time. These changes were applied from the 2021–22 Thai League 3 season onwards.[1] In 2022, Pattaya Dolphins United competed in the Thai League 3 for the 2022–23 season. It is their 5th season in the professional league. The club started the season with a 2–1 away win over Pluakdaeng United[2] and they ended the season with a 2–0 home win over Pluakdaeng United.[3] The club has finished 1st place in the league of the Eastern region and advanced to the national championship stage. In addition, in the 2022–23 Thai FA Cup Pattaya Dolphins United was defeated 1–3 by Udon United in the first round, causing them to be eliminated[4] and in the 2022–23 Thai League Cup Pattaya Dolphins United was defeated 0–2 by Pluakdaeng United in the first qualification round, causing them to be eliminated too.[5]

In 2023, Pattaya Dolphins United has renamed to Pattaya United, and changed its club's logo.[6][7]

Record edit

Season League FA Cup League Cup Top goalscorer
Division P W D L F A Pts Pos Name Goals
2016 DIV 3 East 2 4 1 0 20 4 13 3rd Not enter Can't Enter
2017 TA East 7 5 2 0 22 9 17 1st R1 Can't Enter   Thawatchai Yokyos
  Siripong Meesiri
  Kritsada Sansud
5
2018 T4 East 27 9 8 10 31 36 35 6th Not enter Not enter   Treepect Kruearanya 7
2019 T4 East 28 15 6 7 52 31 51 3rd Not enter Not enter   Narathip Kruearanya 17
2020–21 T3 East 16 4 5 7 21 34 17 8th QR Not enter   Pipat Thonkanya 6
2021–22 T3 East 22 16 5 1 62 14 53 1st R2 QR2   Pedro Augusto Silva Rodrigues 24
2022–23 T3 East 22 16 2 4 32 18 50 1st R1 QR1   Danilo 13
2023–24 T2
Champions Runners-up Promoted Relegated

Players edit

Current squad edit

As of 20 January 2024[8]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
2 DF   THA Phuwadol Chanokkawinkul
3 MF   THA Supoj Wonghoi
4 DF   THA Pharanyu Uppala
5 DF   BRA Alex Flávio
6 DF   THA Thosporn Aijoi
8 MF   THA Thanapong Boontab
13 MF   THA Attapong Kittichamratsak
14 MF   THA Pornsak Pongthong
16 MF   THA Santitorn Lattirom
17 FW   THA Supakit Niamkong (Captain)
18 GK   THA Akarachai Khaoprasert
19 MF   THA Wirachach Umtum
20 FW   MYA Suan Lam Mang
25 MF   THA Nititorn Sripramarn
29 FW   THA Narakorn Khana
No. Pos. Nation Player
31 GK   THA Surapat Wongpanich
32 FW   THA Kittiwut Bualoy
35 GK   THA Sarawut Konglarp
36 GK   THA Chainarong Bonnkerd
37 MF   THA Phufah Chuenkromrak
39 MF   THA Peemvit Thongnitiroj
44 FW   THA Sittichok Paso (on loan from Chonburi)
47 DF   THA Suphakorn Sangtham
67 DF   THA Wanmai Setthanan
68 MF   THA Sahaphat Yingsakul
86 DF   THA Warut Wongdee
87 DF   THA Kongphop Luadsong
88 DF   THA Thanakorn Singkhokkruad
93 FW   BRA Cristian Alex
95 FW   BRA Judivan

Club staff edit

Position Name
President   Chokchai Tespan
Vice President   Nipid Katepongpat

  Jirawan Guntang

Head coach   Surachart Sing-Ngon
Assistant coach   Donlaya Daoreaung
Team Manager   Jakkapun Kaewsangthong
Goalkeeper coach   Ulrich Munze
Assistant Goalkeeper Coach   Sittichai Konyanee
Fitness coach   Kiadtisak Kongsanit

  Chatwat Boontrai

Club doctor   Dr. Thanit Junthien
Kit Man   Chonlatee Phungkhoksung

  Nachapat Weeracupt

Media Officer   Chattawat Ittiwat-Opass

Honours edit

League edit

References edit

  1. ^ "เผยโฉมโลโก้ใหม่ พัทยา ดอลฟินส์ "เสี่ยโชค" ชัดเจนปีเดียวขึ้นที 2".
  2. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 3 Eastern region matchday 1 – Pluakdaeng United v Pattaya Dolphins United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 10 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 3 Eastern region matchday 22 – Pattaya Dolphins United v Pluakdaeng United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 18 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai FA Cup first round – Udon United v Pattaya Dolphins United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 5 October 2022.
  5. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League Cup first qualification round – Pluakdaeng United v Pattaya Dolphins United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 4 September 2022.
  6. ^ "Pattaya Dolphins United has been renamed to Pattaya United and changed the club's logo in 2023 (in Thai)". smmsport.com. 6 July 2023.
  7. ^ "Pattaya Dolphins United has been renamed to Pattaya United and changed the club's logo in 2023 (in Thai)". naewna.com. 18 March 2023.
  8. ^ Pattaya Discovery United. Retrieved on 7 September 2022.

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