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Nara United F.C.

For the club in Nara, Japan, see Nara Club.

Nara United Football Club (Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอลนรา ยูไนเต็ด) is a Thai 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; 14 years ago (2010)
GroundNarathiwat Provincial Administrative Organization Stadium
Narathiwat, Thailand
Capacity7,000
ChairmanWachara Yawohasan
ManagerMahithon Misoonphon
CoachSuriya Yayi
LeagueThai League 3
2023–24Thai League 3, 7th of 12 in the Southern region
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/NaraUTD.Fanpage

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

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The early years

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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

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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

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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.[clarification needed] 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

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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

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

Honours

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Domestic leagues

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Friendly competitions

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  • 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

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Coordinates Location Stadium Capacity Year
6°25′21″N 101°49′09″E / 6.422631°N 101.819158°E / 6.422631; 101.819158 Narathiwat Narathiwat Municipal Stadium ? 2007
6°25′31″N 101°48′21″E / 6.425162°N 101.805964°E / 6.425162; 101.805964 Narathiwat Narathiwat Province Stadium

(Narathiwat PAO. Stadium)

? 2008–2009
6°25′21″N 101°49′09″E / 6.422631°N 101.819158°E / 6.422631; 101.819158 Narathiwat Narathiwat Municipal Stadium ? 2010
6°25′31″N 101°48′21″E / 6.425162°N 101.805964°E / 6.425162; 101.805964 Narathiwat Narathiwat Province Stadium

(Narathiwat PAO. Stadium)

? 2011
6°25′21″N 101°49′09″E / 6.422631°N 101.819158°E / 6.422631; 101.819158 Narathiwat Narathiwat Municipal Stadium ? 2012–2013
6°25′31″N 101°48′21″E / 6.425162°N 101.805964°E / 6.425162; 101.805964 Narathiwat Narathiwat Province Stadium

(Narathiwat PAO. Stadium)

? 2014–2017

Season by season record

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Season League FA Cup League Cup T3 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 Opted out
2007 DIV1 A 22 7 6 9 31 28 27 8th Opted out
2008 DIV2 A 20 10 7 3 26 17 37 3rd Opted out
2009 DIV2 South 14 10 4 0 37 10 34 1st Opted out
2010 DIV1 30 4 3 23 16 64 15 16th Opted out Opted out
2011 DIV2 South 24 8 8 8 35 23 32 8th Opted out Opted out
2012 DIV2 South 24 8 8 8 35 23 32 8th Opted out Opted out
2013 DIV2 South 20 11 8 1 32 7 41 1st Opted out Opted out
2014 DIV2 South 24 10 7 7 28 24 37 6th Opted out Opted out
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 Opted out Opted out   Ouattara Zana Brahima 10
2018 T3 Lower 26 13 11 2 45 18 50 2nd QF QR1   Jung Jung-yu 14
2019 T3 Lower 26 11 11 4 42 26 44 3rd Opted out Opted out   Jhonatan Bernardo
  Pthak Abdulraman 		10
2020–21 T3 South 17 9 4 4 30 15 31 3rd Opted out QR2   Manso Ausman
  Fairos Chemae 		5
2021–22 T3 South 24 12 6 6 38 26 42 4th Opted out Opted out   Sukree Etae 8
2022–23 T3 South 22 9 6 7 30 27 33 5th R1 Opted out   Somnuek Kaewarporn 5
2023–24 T3 South 22 9 4 9 25 25 31 7th Opted out Opted out Opted out   Manso Ausman,
  Fairos Chemae,
  Somnuek Kaewarporn 		3
Champions Runners-up Promoted Relegated

Players

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Current squad

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As of 1 October 2024[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   THA Wayu Baka
4 DF   THA Thanawut Klinsukon
5 DF   THA Anas Dulyaseree
6 MF   THA Kuwa-El Yaworhasan
7 MF   THA Anon Sanmad
8 MF   THA Ahamarasul Duereh
9 FW   THA Ilham Ibrohing
10 FW   BRA Caio
11 MF   THA Poowarak Kamsing
14 FW   THA Marwan Yakoh
15 MF   THA Adam Useng
16 DF   THA Sittipong Buasong
18 GK   THA Chonlathan Samaelae
19 DF   THA Suchat Tengparamae
21 MF   THA Asuwan Chemong
25 DF   ARG Juan Francisco Odorisio
No. Pos. Nation Player
26 MF   THA Aubaidullah Chemae
28 MF   THA Hamdee Binmudo
29 FW   THA Phuket Fueangkhon
31 GK   THA Jarudet Ramudth
33 MF   THA Supphawat Srimek
42 MF   JPN Ryohei Maeda
48 DF   THA Asru Binmamu
49 MF   THA Waeruslee Asae
50 DF   THA Ah-mad Tohtaba
55 FW   THA Abuzart Cheteh
57 MF   THA Faddru Diyaulislam
77 MF   THA Anantayod Intharakamnoed
88 MF   THA Somnuek Kaewarporn
92 DF   THA Salman Waesuemae
99 FW   THA Manso Ausman

Alliance Clubs

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References

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  1. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 3 Southern region matchday 1 – Mueang Kon D United v Nara United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 11 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 3 Southern region matchday 22 – Nara United v Mueang Kon D United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 19 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai FA Cup first round – Kasem Bundit University v Nara United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 5 October 2022.
  4. ^ Nara United. Retrieved on 4 October 2024.
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