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.
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| Full name | Nakhon Si United Football Club สโมสรฟุตบอล นครศรี ยูไนเต็ด | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Southern Dragons (มังกรแดนใต้) | ||
| Short name | NSUFC | ||
| Founded | 2014, as Rajapruk-Muangnont United Football Club 2016, as Rajapruk University Football Club 2017, as Nakhon Si Thammarat Unity Football Club 2018, as WU-Nakhon Si United Football Club 2019, as Nakhon Si United Football Club | ||
| Ground | Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Stadium, Nakhon Si Thammarat | ||
| Capacity | 5,000 | ||
| Chairman | Chonnaphat Naksua | ||
| Manager | Harnarong Chunhakunakorn | ||
| League | Thai League 2 | ||
| 2022–23 | Thai League 2, 8th | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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.
Logo
Nakhon Si United
2019–present
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 | Nonthaburi | Photinimit Witthayakhom Stadium | 2014 |
| 14°01′41″N 100°43′33″E / 14.028011°N 100.725802°E | Pathum Thani | Queen Sirikit 60th Anniversary Stadium | 2014 |
| 13°47′48″N 100°17′53″E / 13.796567°N 100.298127°E | Nakhon Pathom | RMUTR Salaya Stadium | 2015 |
| 13°43′27″N 100°20′42″E / 13.724254°N 100.344909°E | Bangkok | Thonburi University Stadium | 2016 |
| 8°11′55″N 99°52′08″E / 8.198737°N 99.868786°E | Nakhon Si Thammarat | Nakhon Si Thammarat PAO Stadium | 2017 |
| 8°38′59″N 99°52′44″E / 8.649654°N 99.878889°E | Nakhon Si Thammarat | Walailak University Stadium | 2018 |
| 8°11′55″N 99°52′08″E / 8.198737°N 99.868786°E | 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 |  Emmanuel Nwachi | 6 | |||
| WU-Nakhon Si United Football Club | ||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | T3 Lower | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 8th | Not Enter | Not Enter |  Daiki Konomura | 15 | |||
| Nakhon Si United Football Club | ||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | T3 Lower | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 29 | 38 | 32 | 10th | R3 | QR1 |  Ampofo Samulabega | 7 | |||
| 2020–21 | T3 South | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 17 | 29 | 4th | Not Enter | QR2 |  Issarapong Lilakorn | 7 | |||
| 2021–22 | T3 South | 24 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 47 | 19 | 52 | 2nd | QR | R1 |  Erivelto | 12 | |||
| 2022–23 | T2 | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 48 | 42 | 51 | 8th | R1 | QR2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | DF | THA | Nitipong Sanmahung (on loan from Uthai Thani) |
| 26 | DF | THA | Poomphat Sarapisitphat |
| 29 | FW | BRA | Rodrigo Maranhão |
| 30 | GK | THA | Chakhon Philakhlang |
| 31 | MF | THA | Wanchalerm Yingyong |
| 36 | DF | THA | Petcharat Chotipala |
| 38 | FW | THA | Phumipat Kanthanet |
| 39 | GK | THA | Anirut Naiyana |
| 45 | MF | THA | Adisorn Noonart |
| 70 | FW | THA | Nattapoom Maya |
| 91 | FW | BRA | Nilson |
| 98 | MF | THA | Siwarut Pholhirun |
| 99 | DF | THA | Isariya Marom |
Coaching staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Manager | Harnarong Chunhakunakorn |
| Assistant managers | Pongtorn Boonsing Natthanan Kitkiat |
| First-Team coach | Akrat Nualong |
| First-Team coach | Ekalak Thong-am |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Worawut Sitaput |
| Fitness Coach | Chayutphong Phetprai |
| Physiotherapist | Sornram Phonmun |
| Team Officer | Phichitphon Chaisit |
Coaches
| Name | Country | Period | Honours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wirach Khaeyiwa | | 2016–2017 | |
| Pongsathorn Bunsing | | 2017–2019 | |
| Choketawee Promrut | | 2020–2021 | |
| Aktaporn Chalitaporn | | 2021 | |
| Jörg Steinebrunner |  | 2022 | Runner-up 2021–22 Thai League 3 Southern Region Third place 2021–22 Thai League 3 |
| Wanderley Junior | | 2022–2023 | |
| Worrawoot Srimaka | | 2023 | |
| Harnarong Chunhakunakorn | | 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 | |||||||||