Nakhon Si United F.C. Explained

Clubname:Nakhon Si United
นครศรี ยูไนเต็ด
Fullname:Nakhon Si United Football Club
สโมสรฟุตบอล นครศรี ยูไนเต็ด
Nickname:Southern Dragons
(มังกรแดนใต้)
Short Name:NSUFC
Founded:, as Rajapruk-Muangnont United Football Club
, as Rajapruk University Football Club
, as Nakhon Si Thammarat Unity Football Club
, as WU-Nakhon Si United Football Club
, as Nakhon Si United Football Club
Ground:Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Stadium, Nakhon Si Thammarat
Capacity:5,000
Chairman:Chonnaphat Naksua
Mgrtitle:Head coach
Manager:Thongchai Sukkoki
League:Thai League 2
Season:2023–24
Position:Thai League 2, 5th
Website:http://www.nakhonsiutd.com/
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Nakhon Si United Football Club (Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอล นครศรี ยูไนเต็ด) is a Thai professional football club based in Nakhon Si Thammarat province. Founded in 2014 as named Rajapruk Muangnont United Football Club, the club is currently playing in the Thai League 2.

History

Early years

The club was founded in 2014 under the name Ratchaphruek Muangnont United Football Club located in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi. They used Potinimitwittayakom school's stadium to be their ground. Then, during 2014 season, they relocated to Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani and used Queen Sirikit 60th Anniversary Stadium to be their ground. After that, in 2015, season they relocated to Phutthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom and used Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin Salaya campus's stadium to be their ground.

2016, Renaming

In 2016, the club's boards have renamed this club to Rajapruk University Football Club. Then, relocated to Nong Khaem, Bangkok and used Thonburi University Stadium to be their ground.

2017, Takeover and merger with Nakhon Si Heritage football club

In 2017, this club has taken over by Nakhon Si Heritage's boards and merged it with Nakhon Si Heritage a football club that played in 2016 Regional League Division 2 Southern region. Then, renamed it to Nakhon Si Thammarat Unity Football Club and relocated to Ron Phibun, Nakhon Si Thammarat. They used Nakhon Si Thammarat PAO Stadium to be their ground.

2018, Takeover and merger with Muangkhon United football club

In 2018, this club has taken over by Muangkhon United's boards and merged it with Muangkhon United a football club that played in 2017 Thailand Amateur League Southern region. Then, renamed it to WU Nakhon Si United Football Club and relocated to Tha Sala, Nakhon Si Thammarat. They used Walailak University Stadium to be their ground.[1]

2019, End of contract with Walailak University

In 2019, this club has end of contract with Walailak University and renamed to Nakhon Si United. For this reason, they have removed the text WU out from their logo in this season.

Honours

Stadium and locations

CoordinatesLocationStadiumYear
13.9386°N 100.5117°WNonthaburiPhotinimit Witthayakhom Stadium2014
14.028°N 100.7258°WPathum ThaniQueen Sirikit 60th Anniversary Stadium2014
13.7966°N 100.2981°WNakhon PathomRMUTR Salaya Stadium2015
13.7243°N 100.3449°WBangkokThonburi University Stadium2016
8.1987°N 99.8688°WNakhon Si ThammaratNakhon Si Thammarat PAO Stadium2017
8.6497°N 99.8789°WNakhon Si ThammaratWalailak University Stadium2018
8.1987°N 99.8688°WNakhon Si ThammaratNakhon Si Thammarat PAO Stadium2019–present

Season by season record

SeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupTop goalscorer
DivisionPWDLFAPtsPosNameGoals
Rajapruk-Muangnont United Football Club
2014DIV2 Central & West26106104038367thOpted outOpted out
2015DIV2 Central & West24541522391911thOpted outR1
Rajapruk University Football Club
2016DIV2 West2212463822403rdOpted outOpted out
Nakhon Si Thammarat Unity Football Club
2017T3 Lower2891182530388thR1Opted out Emmanuel Nwachi6
WU-Nakhon Si United Football Club
20182697103131348thOpted outOpted out Daiki Konomura15
Nakhon Si United Football Club
2019T3 Lower26881029383210thR3QR1 Ampofo Samulabega7
2020–21T3 South169253017294thOpted outQR2 Issarapong Lilakorn7
2021–22T3 South241572471952bgcolor=silver2ndQRR1 Erivelto12
2022–23T234 149114842518thR1 Evandro Paulista12
2023–24T234161176040595thR1R1 Rodrigo Maranhão15
bgcolor=goldChampionsbgcolor=silverRunners-upPromotedRelegated

Players

Current squad

[2]

Coaching staff

PositionName
Head Coach Thongchai Sukkoki
Assistant Coach Sarawut Wongmai
First-Team Coach Phillips Siripho
Santisuk Chaiyason
Phongthon Bunsing
Goalkeeping Coach Vacant
Fitness Coach Chayutphong Phetprai
Match Analyst Vacant
Team Doctor Vacant
Physiotherapist Sornram Phonmun
Sports ScienceVacant
NutritionistVacant
InterpreterVacant
Kit ManagerVacant
Team Manager Tadthep Boriboon
Team Officer Phichitphon Chaiyasit

Coaches

NameCountryPeriodHonours
Wirach Khaeyiwa2016–2017
Pongsathorn Bunsing2017–2019
Choketawee Promrut2020–2021
Aktaporn Chalitaporn2021
Jörg Steinebrunner2022Runner-up 2021–22 Thai League 3 Southern Region
Third place 2021–22 Thai League 3
Wanderley Junior2022–2023
Worrawoot Srimaka2023
Harnarong Chunhakunakorn2023–2024
Thongchai Sukkoki2024–

References

  1. Web site: Takeover of Muangkhon United (ปิดฉากนครศรีฯ ยูนิตี้ เปลี่ยนมือให้กลุ่มทุนใหม่ทำทีม) . Thailive . Thailive . 9 November 2017.
  2. https://www.thaileague.co.th/club-info/?id=1171&tn=120 Nakhon Si United

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