Nara United F.C.

Nara United Football Club (Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอลนรา ยูไนเต็ด) is a Thailand professional football club based in Narathiwat province. The club is currently playing in the Thai League 3 Southern region. The team lifted the league division 2 southern zone and Super Champion Cup title in 2009 and 2010 which became one of the most successful seasons in their history.

Nara United
นรา ยูไนเต็ด
Full nameNara United Football Club
สโมสรฟุตบอลนรา ยูไนเต็ด
Nickname(s)The Kolak Boet Warriors (team)
(กอและพิฆาต)
Kolak Mania (supporters)
(กอและมาเนีย)
Short nameNRUTD
Founded2010 (2010)
GroundNarathiwat Provincial Administrative Organization Stadium
Narathiwat, Thailand
Capacity7,000
ChairmanWachara Yawohasan
ManagerMahithon Misoonphon
LeagueThai League 3
2022–23Thai League 3, 5th of 12 in the Southern region
WebsiteClub website

Nara United was founded in 2010 and its rivalries are Satun United and Yala F.C. which also based in Thailand southern border. The team is widely known by their nickname The Kolek Boet warriors which can be seen in the club logo.

History

The early years

Nara United is a football club from city of Narathiwat established from the football club of Sports Association of Narathiwat Province. They first participated in the Football Cup in National Games Tournament at Rachaburi province. In the year 2006, the club joined the Thailand Professional League in the name of Narathiwat Football Club, and in 2011, The club return to join the Regional League Division 2 Southern in the name of Nara United Football Club after separated from Narathiwat FC. The club had the nickname as The Kolak Boat Warriors and changed their logo in 2010 season accordingly.

First major successes

In 2009 they won the gold medal in the National Games 38th title at Trang province by beating Ratchaburi1–0 at the Trang Central Stadium, and now they moved to Regional League Division 2 Southern in the 2011 season. The Kolak Boat Warriors tribes finished 7th place in the First leg of Thai League division 2 southern zone 2011 season.

In 2010 they were invited to play in the Super Champion Cup and reached the final, defeating the likes of Phitsanulok, Ayutthaya and Kasem Bundit University along the way. In the final they won above Chiangrai United 3–0 in the second games after first games they drawn 0–0.

In 2010 they were again invited to participate in the 39th National Games at Chonburi province, but were defeated in the semi-finals round against Chonburi F.C., they lost 1–2 in normal play. They have formed links with Chonburi.

Regional League Division 2 Southern

Nara United played in the first Regional League Division 2 Southern in 2011 with the lost against Last season runner up Trang by scored 2–3. On March 3, 2011 the club achieved its first victory in the Regional League Division 2 Southern against the highly fancied Chumphon. In the latest game against Hatyai F.C., it was clouded by enjoyable when Hat Yai scored their only goal in the first of that games. It mattered little when Nara United striker Hasen Maeroh scored a goal from 35 yards out and then followed it up with a second goal also become a hat trick hero in that game to condemn Hat Yai to their third loss in the competition 3–1.

In 2022, Nara United competed in the Thai League 3 for the 2022–23 season. It is their 17th season in the professional league. The club started the season with a 1–1 away draw with Mueang Kon D United[1] and they ended the season with a 5–0 home win over Mueang Kon D United.[2] The club has finished 5th place in the league of the Southern region. In addition, in the 2022–23 Thai FA Cup Nara United was defeated 0–2 by Kasem Bundit University in the first round, causing them to be eliminated.[3]

Stadium

At the start of the Regional League Division 2 Southern, Nara United used the Bangnara Arena Stadium or Narathiwat Municipality Stadium for the first half of the season, but due to a dispute with the local authority, in 2011 they moved back to Nara Forest Side Stadium or Narathiwat Provincial Administrative Organization Stadium.

Supporters

Supporters of Nara United are often referred to as the Kolak Mania which refers to the Kolak boat symbol of the club.

Honours

Domestic leagues

Friendly competitions

  • Thailand National Games
    • Gold medal (1) : 2009
    • Silver medal (1) : 2006
    • bronze medal (1) : 2010
  • Super Champions Cup
    • Winners (1) : 2010
  • Sungai Kolok Cup
    • Winners (1): 2011
  • S'5 Unity League
    • Runners-up (1): 2008
  • S'5 Unity Youth cup U-20
    • Winners (3): 2007, 2008, 2009
    • Runners-up (1): 2010
  • Southern royal shield Trophy 2009 (Phangga Cup)
    • Winners (1): 2009

Stadium and locations

Coordinates Location Stadium Capacity Year
6°25′21″N 101°49′09″E Narathiwat Narathiwat Municipal Stadium  ? 2007
6°25′31″N 101°48′21″E Narathiwat Narathiwat Province Stadium

(Narathiwat PAO. Stadium)

 ? 2008–2009
6°25′21″N 101°49′09″E Narathiwat Narathiwat Municipal Stadium  ? 2010
6°25′31″N 101°48′21″E Narathiwat Narathiwat Province Stadium

(Narathiwat PAO. Stadium)

 ? 2011
6°25′21″N 101°49′09″E Narathiwat Narathiwat Municipal Stadium  ? 2012–2013
6°25′31″N 101°48′21″E Narathiwat Narathiwat Province Stadium

(Narathiwat PAO. Stadium)

 ? 2014–2017

Season by season record

Season League FA Cup League Cup Top goalscorer
Division P W D L F A Pts Pos Name Goals
2006 Pro League 30 13 6 11 37 34 45 5th
2007 DIV1 A 22 7 6 9 31 28 27 8th
2008 DIV2 A 20 10 7 3 26 17 37 3rd
2009 DIV2 South 14 10 4 0 37 10 34 1st
2010 DIV1 30 4 3 23 16 64 15 16th
2011 DIV2 South 24 8 8 8 35 23 32 8th
2012 DIV2 South 24 8 8 8 35 23 32 8th
2013 DIV2 South 20 11 8 1 32 7 41 1st
2014 DIV2 South 24 10 7 7 28 24 37 6th
2015 DIV2 South 18 4 10 4 20 19 22 6th R2 QR2
2016 DIV2 South 22 12 5 5 35 17 41 2nd R2 QR1
2017 T3 Lower 28 11 11 6 39 28 44 5th Not Enter Not Enter Ivory Coast Ouattara Zana Brahima 10
2018 T3 Lower 26 13 11 2 45 18 50 2nd QF QR1 South Korea Jung Jung-yu 14
2019 T3 Lower 26 11 11 4 42 26 44 3rd Not Enter Not Enter Brazil Jhonatan Bernardo
Thailand Pthak Abdulraman
10
2020–21 T3 South 17 9 4 4 30 15 31 3rd Not Enter QR2 Thailand Manso Ausman
Thailand Fairos Chemae
5
2021–22 T3 South 24 12 6 6 38 26 42 4th Not enter Not enter Thailand Sukree Etae 8
2022–23 T3 South 22 9 6 7 30 27 33 5th R1 Not enter Thailand Somnuek Kaewarporn 5
Champions Runners-up Promoted Relegated

Players

Current squad

As of 4 January 2023[4]

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
3 DF Thailand THA Muhammadburhan Awae
5 DF Thailand THA Anas Dulyaseree
6 MF Thailand THA Kuwa-el Yaworhasan
7 MF Thailand THA Bahrain Binkadir
9 FW Thailand THA Ilham Ibrohing
10 DF Thailand THA Sakeereen Teekasom
11 FW Thailand THA Muhamasufiya Sani
14 MF Thailand THA Marwan Yakoh
15 MF Thailand THA Adam Useng
19 DF Thailand THA Suchat Tengparamae
20 GK Thailand THA Apinan Puhat
23 DF Thailand THA Arrofat Yusoh
25 DF Argentina ARG Juan Francisco Odorisio
No. Pos. Nation Player
26 GK Thailand THA Ribuwan Akeh
27 MF Thailand THA Hamirul Chae-asae
28 MF Thailand THA Hamdee Binmudo
29 MF Thailand THA Fairos Chemae
30 GK Thailand THA Saifu Mayi
36 DF Thailand THA Phanitan Peuangkeaw
42 MF Japan JPN Ryohei Maeda
48 DF Thailand THA Arsu Binmamu
50 DF Thailand THA Ah-mad Tohtaba
57 MF Thailand THA Faddru Diyaulislam
88 MF Thailand THA Somnuek Kaewarporn
99 FW Thailand THA Manso Ausman

Alliance Clubs

References

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