Nakhon Si United
นครศรี ยูไนเต็ด
Full nameNakhon Si United Football Club
สโมสรฟุตบอล นครศรี ยูไนเต็ด
Nickname(s)Southern Dragons
(มังกรแดนใต้)
Short nameNSUFC
Founded2014 (2014), as Rajapruk-Muangnont United Football Club
2016 (2016), as Rajapruk University Football Club
2017 (2017), as Nakhon Si Thammarat Unity Football Club
2018 (2018), as WU-Nakhon Si United Football Club
2019 (2019), as Nakhon Si United Football Club
GroundNakhon Si Thammarat Province Stadium, Nakhon Si Thammarat
Capacity5,000
ChairmanChonnaphat Naksua
ManagerHarnarong Chunhakunakorn
LeagueThai League 2
2022–23Thai League 2, 8th
WebsiteClub website

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

  • Khǒr Royal Cup (ถ้วย ข.)
    • Runner-up : 2013

Stadium and locations

Coordinates Location Stadium Year
13°56′19″N 100°30′42″E / 13.938567°N 100.511651°E / 13.938567; 100.511651 Nonthaburi Photinimit Witthayakhom Stadium 2014
14°01′41″N 100°43′33″E / 14.028011°N 100.725802°E / 14.028011; 100.725802 Pathum Thani Queen Sirikit 60th Anniversary Stadium 2014
13°47′48″N 100°17′53″E / 13.796567°N 100.298127°E / 13.796567; 100.298127 Nakhon Pathom RMUTR Salaya Stadium 2015
13°43′27″N 100°20′42″E / 13.724254°N 100.344909°E / 13.724254; 100.344909 Bangkok Thonburi University Stadium 2016
8°11′55″N 99°52′08″E / 8.198737°N 99.868786°E / 8.198737; 99.868786 Nakhon Si Thammarat Nakhon Si Thammarat PAO Stadium 2017
8°38′59″N 99°52′44″E / 8.649654°N 99.878889°E / 8.649654; 99.878889 Nakhon Si Thammarat Walailak University Stadium 2018
8°11′55″N 99°52′08″E / 8.198737°N 99.868786°E / 8.198737; 99.868786 Nakhon Si Thammarat Nakhon Si Thammarat PAO Stadium 2019–present

Season by season record

Season League FA Cup League Cup Top goalscorer
Division P W D L F A Pts Pos Name Goals
Rajapruk-Muangnont United Football Club
2014 DIV2 Central & West 26 10 6 10 40 38 36 7th
2015 DIV2 Central & West 24 5 4 15 22 39 19 11th Not Enter R1
Rajapruk University Football Club
2016 DIV2 West 22 12 4 6 38 22 40 3rd Not Enter Not Enter
Nakhon Si Thammarat Unity Football Club
2017 T3 Lower 28 9 11 8 25 30 38 8th R1 Not Enter Nigeria Emmanuel Nwachi 6
WU-Nakhon Si United Football Club
2018 T3 Lower 26 9 7 10 31 31 34 8th Not Enter Not Enter Japan Daiki Konomura 15
Nakhon Si United Football Club
2019 T3 Lower 26 8 8 10 29 38 32 10th R3 QR1 Ghana Ampofo Samulabega 7
2020–21 T3 South 16 9 2 5 30 17 29 4th Not Enter QR2 Thailand Issarapong Lilakorn 7
2021–22 T3 South 24 15 7 2 47 19 52 2nd QR R1 Brazil Erivelto 12
2022–23 T2 34 14 9 11 48 42 51 8th R1 QR2 Brazil Evandro Paulista 12
2023–24 T2
Champions Runners-up Promoted Relegated

Players

Current squad

As of 8 January 2024[2]

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 Thailand THA Noppol Kerdkaew (on loan from Nakhon Ratchasima)
3 DF Thailand THA Jedsadakorn Kowngam (on loan from Bangkok United)
5 DF South Korea KOR Kwon Dae-hee
7 MF Laos LAO Soukaphone Vongchiengkham
9 FW Thailand THA Nantawat Suankaew (on loan from Port)
10 FW Brazil BRA Valdo
11 GK Thailand THA Samuel Cunningham
15 DF Thailand THA Ratthakorn Thongkae
17 FW Thailand THA Niphitphon Hadchan
18 DF Thailand THA Adisak Sensom-Eiad
19 MF Thailand THA Wichitchai Chuaisrinuan
21 MF Thailand THA Prakit Deeprom (captain)
23 MF Thailand THA Amornthep Nilnoy
No. Pos. Nation Player
24 DF Thailand THA Nitipong Sanmahung (on loan from Uthai Thani)
26 DF Thailand THA Poomphat Sarapisitphat
27 DF Thailand THA Vorawut Thongnumkaew
29 FW Brazil BRA Rodrigo Maranhão
30 GK Thailand THA Chakhon Philakhlang
31 MF Thailand THA Wanchalerm Yingyong
39 GK Thailand THA Anirut Naiyana
45 MF Thailand THA Adisorn Noonart
70 FW Thailand THA Nattapoom Maya
88 MF Thailand THA Natthapong Chuekamut
98 MF Thailand THA Siwarut Pholhirun
99 DF Thailand THA Isariya Marom
— MF Thailand THA Gustav Sahlin (on loan from Port)
— DF Thailand THA Petcharat Chotipala

Coaching Staff

Position Name
ManagerThailand Harnarong Chunhakunakorn
Assistant managersThailand Pongtorn Boonsing
Thailand Natthanan Kitkiat
First-Team coachThailand Akrat Nualong
First-Team coachThailand Ekalak Thong-am
Goalkeeping CoachThailand Worawut Sitaput
Fitness CoachThailand Chayutphong Phetprai
PhysiotherapistThailand Sornram Phonmun
Team OfficerThailand Phichitphon Chaisit

Coaches

Name Country Period Honours
Wirach Khaeyiwa Thailand 2016–2017
Pongsathorn Bunsing Thailand 2017–2019
Choketawee Promrut Thailand 2020–2021
Aktaporn Chalitaporn Thailand 2021
Jorg Steinebrunner Germany 2022 Runner-up 2021–22 Thai League 3 Southern Region
Third place 2021–22 Thai League 3
Wanderley Junior Brazil 2022–2023
Worrawoot Srimaka Thailand 2023
Harnarong Chunhakunakorn Thailand 2023–

Youth Team

U19 Team

Season League Top goalscorer
Division P W D L F A Pts Pos Name Goals
2017–18 TYL South 4th

References

  1. ↑ "Takeover of Muangkhon United (ปิดฉากนครศรีฯ ยูนิตี้ เปลี่ยนมือให้กลุ่มทุนใหม่ทำทีม)". Thailive. Thailive. 9 November 2017.
  2. ↑ Nakhon Si United. Retrieved on 2 December 2020.
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