Nakhon Ratchasima United F.C.

Nakhon Ratchasima United
นครราชสีมา ยูไนเต็ด
Full nameNakhon Ratchasima United Football Club
สโมสรฟุตบอล นครราชสีมา ยูไนเต็ด
NicknamesThe Locomotives
(หัวรถจักรพิฆาต)
Founded2005; 20 years ago (2005), as Sriracha-Sannibat Samut Prakan F.C.
2017; 8 years ago (2017), as Huai Thalaeng United F.C.
2020; 5 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)

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.

History

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

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

  • 2020–present
    2020–present

Yo-Yo club

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

CoordinatesLocationStadiumYear
12°55′28″N 100°56′14″E / 12.924339°N 100.937163°E / 12.924339; 100.937163ChonburiNong Prue Stadium2016
14°55′38″N 102°02′56″E / 14.927096°N 102.048956°E / 14.927096; 102.048956Nakhon Ratchasima80th Birthday Stadium2017
14°53′16″N 102°01′00″E / 14.887853°N 102.016737°E / 14.887853; 102.016737Nakhon RatchasimaSuranaree University of Technology Stadium2017–

Record

SeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupT3 CupTop goalscorer
DivisionPWDLFAPtsPosNameGoals
Sriracha
2007DIV1227872020296thOpted out
2008DIV13016954022572ndOpted outArgentina Raúl González Gastón9
2009TPL30881628343014thR4Argentina Raúl González Gastón7
2010DIV13019566233621stR4Opted outArgentina Raúl González Gastón14
2011TPL347111632433217thQFOpted outBrazil Aron da Silva10
2012DIV13421497041674thR2Opted outThailand Anuwat Nakkaseam18
2013DIV1341071748533715thR2Opted outCameroon Berlin Ndebe-Nlome15
2014DIV13403311990318thR2Opted outThailand Boonkerd Chaiyasin6
2015DIV2 Central & East26481428442012thOpted outQR1
2016DIV2 East2275103536268thOpted outQR1Japan Soma Otani10
Huai Thalaeng United
2017T4 Northeast33107164464378thOpted outOpted outThailand Warut Trongkratok13
2018T4 Northeast26851336422912thQRQR1Ivory Coast Coulibaly Bangaly14
2019T4 Northeast2412664133422ndR21st QFSenegal Aliou Seck14
Nakhon Ratchasima United
2020–21T3 Northeast164482538166thQRQR1Brazil Vinicius Silva Freitas11
2021–22T3 Northeast2415634321513rdQRR1Thailand Tatree Seeha10
2022–23T3 Northeast24551419402011thR2QR2Thailand Aekkachai Singwong5
2023–24T3 Northeast2412211972513thOpted outOpted outQR2Zambia Noah Chivuta4
ChampionsRunners-upPromotedRelegated
  • 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

Current squad

As of 2 February 2023[5]

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

No.Pos. NationPlayer
1GK THAJaturong Paekuntod
2DF THANathan Phatpho
3DF THAChanchana Marmod
4MF THAJohn Panoiwong
7MF THAAphidet Aetyat
8MF THAChonlasit Suwannakoth
9FW THASirisak Kaykaeo
10FW THANitirat Wiangdindam
15DF THAKrittidech Songbundit
16GK THAPatthanasak Boriboon
17DF THAPhitakpong Chaiyapho
20MF THAChatchai Wapeekung
No.Pos. NationPlayer
24DF GUIAbdoul Karim Sylla
24MF THAPakpoom Prakobphon
26FW THATatree Seeha (captain)
27DF THAPranuphong Khaongam
30GK THAPattarapon Pakdeengam
31MF THAThanakorn Boonyapichit
34DF THATeerathep Tuphimai
36DF THAAekkapop Songsukae
38GK THASara Phunsawat
49FW GUIDiop Badara Aly
66FW THASakdinon Jumpha
77MF THAKittisak Techakhobut
79MF THAIsara Aupara
22FW PAKMohib Ullah

Coaching staff

PositionName
ManagerThailand Bundit Jumpha
Assistant ManagerThailand Pailin Praca
First Team CoachVacant
Goalkeeper CoachThailand Prasong Khamsuk
Fitness CoachVacant
Video AnalystVacant
Team DoctorVacant

See also

References

  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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