Nakhon Ratchasima United F.C.

Nakhon Ratchasima United Football Club (Thai สโมสรฟุตบอลนครราชสีมา ยูไนเต็ด), is a Thai football club based in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. The club is currently playing in the Thai League 3 Northeastern region.

Nakhon Ratchasima United
นครราชสีมา ยูไนเต็ด
Full nameNakhon Ratchasima United Football Club
สโมสรฟุตบอล นครราชสีมา ยูไนเต็ด
Nickname(s)The Locomotives
(หัวรถจักรพิฆาต)
Founded2005; 19 years ago (2005), as Sriracha-Sannibat Samut Prakan F.C.
2017; 7 years ago (2017), as Huai Thalaeng United F.C.
2020; 4 years ago (2020), as Nakhon Ratchasima United F.C.
GroundSurapala Keetha Sathan Stadium
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
Capacity3,500
ChairmanAtthapong Ketmethikarun
ManagerBundit Jumpha
LeagueThailand Semi-pro League
2023–24Thai League 3, 13th of 13 in the Northeastern region (relegated)

History

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The club founded in 2005 as Sriracha-Sannibat Samut Prakan F.C.

In 2016, This club was token over Pattaya F.C. from Khor Cup and is changed the name to Pattaya City and change the club's official logo is the whale, hence their nickname is Killer whale.

In 2017, The club is token over Huai Thalaeng F.C. from Khor Cup and is changed the name to Huai Thalaeng United F.C. and change the club's official logo is the Locomotive, hence their nickname is Killer Locomotive.

In 2020, The club was renamed to Nakhon Ratchasima United F.C. and changed the text on the club's logo to Nakhon Ratchasima United too.

In 2022, Nakhon Ratchasima United competed in the Thai League 3 for the 2022–23 season. It is their 16th season in the professional league. The club started the season with a 0–3 home defeat to Khon Kaen[1] and they ended the season with a 0–1 away defeat to Khon Kaen.[2] The club has finished 11th place in the league of the Northeastern region. In addition, in the 2022–23 Thai FA Cup Nakhon Ratchasima United was defeated 0–2 by Saimit Kabin United in the second round, causing them to be eliminated[3] and in the 2022–23 Thai League Cup Nakhon Ratchasima United was defeated 0–6 by Sisaket United in the second qualification round, causing them to be eliminated too.[4]

Crest history

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The club has changed the texts on the logo to Nakhon Ratchasima United in 2020.

Yo-Yo club

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The club has somewhat become known as a yo-yo club in the Thai football scene, being relegated and promoted to and from the top flight on five successive occasions between 2008 and 2012. The sequence was broken in 2012 when they finished one place off the promotion spots in 2012 Division 1 race.

Stadium and locations by season records

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Coordinates Location Stadium Year
12°55′28″N 100°56′14″E / 12.924339°N 100.937163°E / 12.924339; 100.937163 Chonburi Nong Prue Stadium 2016
14°55′38″N 102°02′56″E / 14.927096°N 102.048956°E / 14.927096; 102.048956 Nakhon Ratchasima 80th Birthday Stadium 2017
14°53′16″N 102°01′00″E / 14.887853°N 102.016737°E / 14.887853; 102.016737 Nakhon Ratchasima Suranaree University of Technology Stadium 2017–

Record

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Season League FA Cup League Cup T3 Cup Top goalscorer
Division P W D L F A Pts Pos Name Goals
Sriracha
2007 DIV1 22 7 8 7 20 20 29 6th Opted out
2008 DIV1 30 16 9 5 40 22 57 2nd Opted out   Raúl González Gastón 9
2009 TPL 30 8 8 16 28 34 30 14th R4   Raúl González Gastón 7
2010 DIV1 30 19 5 6 62 33 62 1st R4 Opted out   Raúl González Gastón 14
2011 TPL 34 7 11 16 32 43 32 17th QF Opted out   Aron da Silva 10
2012 DIV1 34 21 4 9 70 41 67 4th R2 Opted out   Anuwat Nakkaseam 18
2013 DIV1 34 10 7 17 48 53 37 15th R2 Opted out   Berlin Ndebe-Nlome 15
2014 DIV1 34 0 3 31 19 90 3 18th R2 Opted out   Boonkerd Chaiyasin 6
2015 DIV2 Central & East 26 4 8 14 28 44 20 12th Opted out QR1
2016 DIV2 East 22 7 5 10 35 36 26 8th Opted out QR1   Soma Otani 10
Huai Thalaeng United
2017 T4 Northeast 33 10 7 16 44 64 37 8th Opted out Opted out   Warut Trongkratok 13
2018 T4 Northeast 26 8 5 13 36 42 29 12th QR QR1   Coulibaly Bangaly 14
2019 T4 Northeast 24 12 6 6 41 33 42 2nd R2 1st QF   Aliou Seck 14
Nakhon Ratchasima United
2020–21 T3 Northeast 16 4 4 8 25 38 16 6th QR QR1   Vinicius Silva Freitas 11
2021–22 T3 Northeast 24 15 6 3 43 21 51 3rd QR R1   Tatree Seeha 10
2022–23 T3 Northeast 24 5 5 14 19 40 20 11th R2 QR2   Aekkachai Singwong 5
2023–24 T3 Northeast 24 1 2 21 19 72 5 13th Opted out Opted out QR2   Noah Chivuta 4
Champions Runners-up Promoted Relegated
  • P = Played
  • W = Games won
  • D = Games drawn
  • L = Games lost
  • F = Goals for
  • A = Goals against
  • Pts = Points
  • Pos = Final position
  • TPL = Thai Premier League
  • QR1 = First Qualifying Round
  • QR2 = Second Qualifying Round
  • QR3 = Third Qualifying Round
  • QR4 = Fourth Qualifying Round
  • RInt = Intermediate Round
  • R1 = Round 1
  • R2 = Round 2
  • R3 = Round 3
  • R4 = Round 4
  • R5 = Round 5
  • R6 = Round 6
  • GR = Group stage
  • QF = Quarter-finals
  • SF = Semi-finals
  • RU = Runners-up
  • S = Shared
  • W = Winners

Players

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Current squad

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As of 2 February 2023[5]

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK   THA Jaturong Paekuntod
2 DF   THA Nathan Phatpho
3 DF   THA Chanchana Marmod
4 MF   THA John Panoiwong
7 MF   THA Aphidet Aetyat
8 MF   THA Chonlasit Suwannakoth
9 FW   THA Sirisak Kaykaeo
10 FW   THA Nitirat Wiangdindam
15 DF   THA Krittidech Songbundit
16 GK   THA Patthanasak Boriboon
17 DF   THA Phitakpong Chaiyapho
20 MF   THA Chatchai Wapeekung
No. Pos. Nation Player
24 DF   GUI Abdoul Karim Sylla
24 MF   THA Pakpoom Prakobphon
26 FW   THA Tatree Seeha (captain)
27 DF   THA Pranuphong Khaongam
30 GK   THA Pattarapon Pakdeengam
31 MF   THA Thanakorn Boonyapichit
34 DF   THA Teerathep Tuphimai
36 DF   THA Aekkapop Songsukae
38 GK   THA Sara Phunsawat
49 FW   GUI Diop Badara Aly
66 FW   THA Sakdinon Jumpha
77 MF   THA Kittisak Techakhobut
79 MF   THA Isara Aupara
22 FW   PAK Mohib Ullah

Coaching staff

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Position Name
Manager   Bundit Jumpha
Assistant Manager   Pailin Praca
First Team Coach Vacant
Goalkeeper Coach   Prasong Khamsuk
Fitness Coach Vacant
Video Analyst Vacant
Team Doctor Vacant

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 3 Northeastern region matchday 1 – Nakhon Ratchasima United v Khon Kaen" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 10 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 3 Northeastern region matchday 26 – Khon Kaen v Nakhon Ratchasima United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 18 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai FA Cup second round – Saimit Kabin United v Nakhon Ratchasima United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 2 November 2022.
  4. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League Cup second qualification round – Sisaket United v Nakhon Ratchasima United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 21 September 2022.
  5. ^ Nakhon Ratchasima United squads. Retrieved on 13 October 2020.
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