Chiangrai United F.C.
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Chiangrai United Football Club สโมสรฟุตบอลเชียงราย ยูไนเต็ด | ||
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Nickname(s) |
The Beetles (กว่างซ้งมหาภัย) | ||
Founded | 2009 | ||
Ground |
United Stadium Chiang Rai, Thailand | ||
Capacity | 15,000 | ||
President | Mitti Tiyapairat | ||
Head Coach | Alexandre Gama | ||
League | Thai League | ||
2016 | Thai League, 8th | ||
Website | Club home page | ||
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Chiangrai United Football Club (Thai สโมสรฟุตบอลเชียงราย ยูไนเต็ด ) is a Thai professional football club based in Chiang Rai Province, a city located in the very northern part of Thailand. The club currently plays in Thai League.
History
2009 (Division 2)
Founded in 2009, Chiangrai United joined the new Thai football setup and started at the 3rd level setup, the Regional League Northern Division.
2010–present (become professional club)
Chiangrai duly came out on top come the end of the regular league season, thus claiming their first ever championship and also crowned as the first ever winners of the Regional League Northern Division.
On winning the championship, Chiangrai entered the 2009 Regional League Championships. An end of season mini-league for all 5 Regional League Division 2 championship winning teams and finished as runners-up and eventually promoted to Thai Division 1 League. In the next season the club finished as 3rd in Thai Division 1 League and promoted to Thai League which will be the first time in the club history to participate in the top tier of Thai football.
In 2016 Chiangrai United maked a deal with JARKEN group of companies to strengthen the brand and marketing strategy, including business development, and strengthen management structures to promote a positive image of the Chiangrai United Sport Passions as a brand, not just football alone. But as part of the operational and strategic management Chiangrai United football professionally and sustainably by The group JARKEN token that provides branding will oversee the communication of internal and external systems management sponsor chip market and souvenir shop. The strategy is designed to promote a total 360 degree become the big name club in Thailand.
Stadium
Main articles: United Stadium of Chiang Rai, Mae Fah Luang University Stadium
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United Stadium of Chiangrai
United Stadium of Chiang Rai is a football stadium in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Chiangrai United F.C.. The stadium holds 12,000 people, and is currently being upgraded to increase the capacity to 15,000 people. The United Stadium of Chiangrai is near Mae Fah Luang International Airport.
Stadium and locations by season
Coordinates | Location | Stadium | Capacity | Year |
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20°03′29″N 99°53′45″E / 20.058081°N 99.895745°E | Chiang Rai | Mae Fah Luang University Stadium | 3,346 | 2009-2011 |
19°57′25″N 99°52′29″E / 19.956944°N 99.874722°E | Chiang Rai | United Stadium of Chiang Rai | 15,000 | 2012-present |
Season by season record
Season | League[1] | FA Cup | League Cup |
Kor Royal Cup |
AFC Champions League |
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Division | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Pos | Name | Goals | |||||
2009 | DIV 2 Northern | 20 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 62 | 16 | 54 | 1st | – | – | – | – | Watcharakorn Klaitin | 19 |
RL | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 2nd | – | – | – | – | N/A | N/A | |
2010 | DIV 1 | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 44 | 32 | 53 | 3rd | R3 | R2 | – | – | Wasan Natasan | 13 |
2011 | TPL | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 47 | 52 | 44 | 10th | R4 | Quarter-final | – | – | Wasan Natasan | 18 |
2012 | TPL | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 40 | 47 | 44 | 9th | Semi-finals | R3 | – | – | Nantawat Tansopa | 8 |
2013 | TPL | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 32 | 45 | 34 | 11th | Quarter-final | R3 | – | – | Leandro Assumpção | 9 |
2014 | TPL | 38 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 55 | 47 | 55 | 7th | Semi-final | R4 | – | – | Renan Marques | 17 |
2015 | TPL | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 42 | 57 | 44 | 9th | Quarter-final | R1 | – | – | Renan Marques | 10 |
2016 | TL | 31 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 8th | R3 | R2 | – | – | Wellington Bruno | 10 |
Champions | Runners-up | Third Place | Promoted | Relegated |
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Players
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Honours
Domestic leagues
- Regional League Division 2 Northern
- Winners (1) : 2009
Halls of Fame
Chiangrai United Hall of Fame
The following former Chiangrai United players and managers are inductees in the Chiangrai United F.C. Hall of Fame
- Teerasak Po-on "Mr.United"
Non-playing staff
Corporate hierarchy
Position | Name |
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President | Mitti Tiyapairat |
Vice-President | Thanapol Virathepsuporn |
Chief Executive Officer | Salakjit Tiyapairat |
Club Director | Chittawan Chinanuwat |
General Manager | Prat Malarath |
Management hierarchy
Position | Name |
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Head Coach | Alexandre Gama |
Assistance Coach | Cesar Diniz Pereira Roque |
Head Coaches
- Sarith Wutchuay 2009
- Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul 2009
- Apisit Im-Ampai Dec 2009 – Feb 2010
- Kajohn Punnaves Feb 2010 – May 2010
- Rungsimun Songkrohtham May 2010 – July 2010
- Teco July 2010 – June 2013
- Henk Wisman July 2013 – Sept 2013
- Anurak Srikerd Sept 2013 – Oct 2013
- Teerasak Po-on Nov 2013–Nov 2016
- Alexandre Gama Dec 2016–
Sponsors
The following are the sponsors of CRUTD (named "CRUTD Partners"):
Title Sponsor
Official Sponsors
- Bangkok Airways
- Toshiba
- AIA
- Toyota Chiangrai
- Thaweeyont
- Dusit Island
- Kasemraj Hospital
- Isuzu Chiangrai
- Bathroom ISPA
- JARKEN group of companies
- Centara Hotel and Resort
References
- ↑ King, Ian; Schöggl, Hans & Stokkermans, Karel (20 March 2014). "Thailand – List of Champions". RSSSF. Retrieved 29 October 2014. Select link to season required from chronological list.