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Muangthong United Football Club is a Thai
football
club based in Muang Thong Thani
, Nonthaburi Province
and owned by Siam Sport Syndicate and other private investors . The club currently play in the Thai Premier League. The 2009 season was the first time in their history that they had participated in the top flight of Thai football, after winning Thai Division 1 League title in 2008.
Muangthong United is one of the richest clubs in Thai football. The club is widely known as The Twin Qilin
s.
. This achievement saw them promoted to the Thai Division 1 League. The team were then promoted to Thai Premier League in the 2009 season.
a new coach. For the summer break, the association is, as expected by all experts, among the top five of the table and plays for the championship.
One factor of success would certainly be the close links between Robert Procureur (team manager)and top teams in Europe same Arsenal and Lierse. By that Lierse Sk, was on summer break, the Thai star player Teeratep Winothai be required. At the same time joined with Ronnachai Rangsiyo
, the master FC PEA, another storm talent for Nonthaburi. The association has with Ronnachai Rangsiyo
, Teerasil Dangda
and Teerathep Winothai, now probably the most talented strikers in the country in its ranks.
, located in Muang Thong Thani
, Nonthaburi Province
. The stadium currently has a capacity of 15000 spectators. The stadium,unlike most stadiums in Thailand does not have a running track. In addition, there are expansion plans for the stadium increasing the capacity to over 25,000 and to include VIP/Corporate areas.
The environment of the club is considered to be extremely professional. One of the owner of the society, the Siam Sports Syndicate, is one of the largest media companies in Thailand in the field of sport. So the company is sponsor of the Thailand Association Cup and also has the rights to the live broadcasts of the Thai Premier League.
. Director: VakSoRn Lohtong
Coaching and Medical Staff
Yadanabon FC
Atlético Madrid
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club based in Muang Thong Thani
Muang Thong Thani
Mueang Thong Thani is a large housing estate located in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand. It is bordered by Chaeng Watthana, Pracha Chuen and Tiwanon Roads, and is directly connected to the U-don rattaya Expressway and Sri-rat Expressway...
, Nonthaburi Province
Nonthaburi Province
Nonthaburi is one of the central provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, Bangkok and Nakhon Pathom....
and owned by Siam Sport Syndicate and other private investors . The club currently play in the Thai Premier League. The 2009 season was the first time in their history that they had participated in the top flight of Thai football, after winning Thai Division 1 League title in 2008.
Muangthong United is one of the richest clubs in Thai football. The club is widely known as The Twin Qilin
Qilin
The Qilin is a mythical hooved Chinese chimerical creature known throughout various East Asian cultures, and is said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a wise sage or an illustrious ruler. It is a good omen that brings rui . It is often depicted with what looks like fire all over...
s.
Formation and early years
The club was founded in 1989, and is thus also a relatively young club. Into the minds of football fans in Thailand also joined the club until 2007. The club's first success was its first place finish in the 2007 Season of the Thailand Division 2 LeagueThailand Division 2 League
AIS Regional League Division 2 is the 3rd Level League in Thailand. In 2009, it was divided into five groups by geographic region. As of 2011 each group contains 16 clubs except for the Southern Region group which contains 13 clubs.-League History:...
. This achievement saw them promoted to the Thai Division 1 League. The team were then promoted to Thai Premier League in the 2009 season.
League era
From Opening Day, it's got the club on a promotion place, and this was also not until end of season ago. As a sovereign master of the second division it moved up to the TPL. Even before the start of the season, the club undertook many new and notable players of Thailand. Despite a successful season starts they pledged in April 2009 with Attaphol BuspakomAttaphol Buspakom
Attaphol Buspakom nicknamed"Tak" is a Thai national and current head coach of Thai Premier League side Buriram PEA. He was given the role at Muang Thong United after TTM Samut Sakhon folded after the 2009 season....
a new coach. For the summer break, the association is, as expected by all experts, among the top five of the table and plays for the championship.
One factor of success would certainly be the close links between Robert Procureur (team manager)and top teams in Europe same Arsenal and Lierse. By that Lierse Sk, was on summer break, the Thai star player Teeratep Winothai be required. At the same time joined with Ronnachai Rangsiyo
Ronnachai Rangsiyo
Ronnachai Rangsiyo , or his nickname "Sam" is a Thai football player.He is a striker and currently plays for BEC Tero Sasana...
, the master FC PEA, another storm talent for Nonthaburi. The association has with Ronnachai Rangsiyo
Ronnachai Rangsiyo
Ronnachai Rangsiyo , or his nickname "Sam" is a Thai football player.He is a striker and currently plays for BEC Tero Sasana...
, Teerasil Dangda
Teerasil Dangda
Teerasil Dangda is a Thai footballer, currently playing for Muangthong United. He is also an established member of the Thailand national team, and was in the squad for the 2007 AFC Asian Cup. He is a one of young Players to Watch in 2010 of Asia.-Club career:...
and Teerathep Winothai, now probably the most talented strikers in the country in its ranks.
Stadium
Muangthong United currently play their home matches at the Yamaha StadiumYamaha Stadium (Thailand)
Yamaha Stadium or formerly Thunderdome Stadium is a football stadium located in Nonthaburi, Thailand. The stadium was sponsored by Yamaha. It is currently used for football matches and is the home stadium of Muangthong United of the Thai Premier League. The stadium holds 25,000...
, located in Muang Thong Thani
Muang Thong Thani
Mueang Thong Thani is a large housing estate located in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand. It is bordered by Chaeng Watthana, Pracha Chuen and Tiwanon Roads, and is directly connected to the U-don rattaya Expressway and Sri-rat Expressway...
, Nonthaburi Province
Nonthaburi Province
Nonthaburi is one of the central provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, Bangkok and Nakhon Pathom....
. The stadium currently has a capacity of 15000 spectators. The stadium,unlike most stadiums in Thailand does not have a running track. In addition, there are expansion plans for the stadium increasing the capacity to over 25,000 and to include VIP/Corporate areas.
Supporters
The club managed to quickly develop a large fan base. For away games the fans are very well represented. Games against Big 3 Thai Premier League Bangkok Glass, Chonburi and Buriram PEA are among the highlights of the season. Supporters of Muangthong United are often referred to as the Ultra Muangthong.The environment of the club is considered to be extremely professional. One of the owner of the society, the Siam Sports Syndicate, is one of the largest media companies in Thailand in the field of sport. So the company is sponsor of the Thailand Association Cup and also has the rights to the live broadcasts of the Thai Premier League.
Season By Season Record
| Season | League | FA Cup Thailand FA Cup The FA Cup is a football cup competition in Thailand. It was held between 1980 and 2001 until relaunched again in 2009. Bangkok Bank won the first two editions.In 2009 it was announced that the FA Cup would return to the Thai Football calendar... |
League Cup Thai League Cup The League Cup is a football cup competition in Thailand. It was formed during the 2010 domestic football league season in Thailand and runs along the same lines as the Thai FA Cup except that the earlier rounds would be regional rather than an open draw.... |
Queen's Cup Queen's Cup The Queen's Cup is an annual football cup competition in Thailand. Run by the Football Association of Thailand, it was first contested in 1970. It is named after Queen Sirikit.... |
Kor Royal Cup Kor Royal Cup Kor Royal Cup or in old name Yai Cup was the highest level of club football competition which competed in the tournament in Thailand since 1916-1995. It was founded by Football Association of Thailand in 1916... |
AFC Champions League AFC Champions League The AFC Champions League is the premier Asian club football competition hosted annually by Asian Football Confederation . The tournament is contested among the top thirty-two clubs from the top 10 Asian leagues, two of which must qualify through the playoffs... |
AFC Cup AFC Cup The AFC Cup is an annual international association football competition between domestic clubs sides run by the Asian Football Confederation . Qualification to the competition is to clubs from AFC-affiliated countries which fall into the AFC's 'developing nations' category as laid out in their... |
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| Division | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Pos | Name | Goals | |||||||
| 2007 | DIV2 | 22 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 39 | 19 | 50 | 1st | ||||||||
| 2008 | DIV1 Thailand Division 1 League 2008 -Rules:*Teams play each other twice on a home and away basis*3 Points for a win*1 Point for a draw*Teams finishing on same points at the end of the season use head-to-head record to determine finishing position.... |
30 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 58 | 17 | 65 | 1st | Yaya Soumahoro Yaya Soumahoro Yaya Alfa Soumahoro is a professional footballer from Côte d'Ivoire. He currently plays for Gent in Jupiler League.Before he played in the champion team of Thailand Muang Thong United.-Youth:... |
12 | ||||||
| 2009 | TPL | 30 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 48 | 20 | 65 | 1st | R3 | Dango Siaka | 10 | |||||
| 2010 | TPL 2010 Thai Premier League The 2010 Thai Premier League is the 14th season of the Thai Premier League since its establishment in 1996. A total of 16 teams are competing in the league, with Muangthong United as the defending champions.-League Expansion:... |
30 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 64 | 19 | 67 | 1st | RU | R4 2010 Thai League Cup The 2010 Thai League Cup kicked off on the 4th August 2010 with the Bangkok & field regional qualifiers. The Thai League Cup has been readmitted back into Thai football after a 10 year absence. The Thai League Cup is sponsored by Toyota thus naming it Toyota League Cup... |
1st | Q 2011 AFC Champions League The 2011 AFC Champions League was the 30th edition of the top-level Asian club football tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation , and the 9th under the current AFC Champions League title... |
Semi | Dagno Siaka | 15 | |
| 2011 | TPL 2011 Thai Premier League 2011 Thai Premier League is the 15th season of the Thai Premier League since its establishment in 1996. A total of 18 teams are competing in the league due to a two team expansion, with Muangthong United as the defending champions.The season started on the 12th February 2011 and is generally... |
24 | FA Cup | Quarter 2011 Thai League Cup The Thai League Cup is a knock-out football tournament played in Thai sport. Some games are played as a single match, others are played as two-legged contests. The 2011 Thai League Cup kicked off on 18 May 2011 with the Bangkok & field regional qualifiers. The Thai League Cup has been readmitted... |
RU | Q 2011 AFC Champions League The 2011 AFC Champions League was the 30th edition of the top-level Asian club football tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation , and the 9th under the current AFC Champions League title... |
Quarter | Teerasil Dangda Teerasil Dangda Teerasil Dangda is a Thai footballer, currently playing for Muangthong United. He is also an established member of the Thailand national team, and was in the squad for the 2007 AFC Asian Cup. He is a one of young Players to Watch in 2010 of Asia.-Club career:... |
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| Champions | Runners-up | Promoted Promotion and relegation In many sports leagues around the world, promotion and relegation is a process that takes place at the end of each season. Through it, teams are transferred between divisions based on their performance that season... |
Relegated Promotion and relegation In many sports leagues around the world, promotion and relegation is a process that takes place at the end of each season. Through it, teams are transferred between divisions based on their performance that season... |
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Sponsors
The following are the sponsors of MTUTD (named "MTUTD Partners"):- Grand SportGrand Sport GroupGrand Sport is a Thai sports equipment company established in 1961 as a retailer in sportswear and sporting goods, is one of the leading brand name in Thailand.-Sponsorships:...
- YAMAHAYamaha Motor Company, is a Japanese motorized vehicle-producing company. Yamaha Motor is part of Yamaha Corporation and its headquarter is located in Iwata, Shizuoka. Along with expanding Yamaha Corporation into the world's biggest piano maker, then Yamaha CEO Genichi Kawakami took Yamaha into the field of motorized...
- Thai AirAsiaThai AirAsiaThai AirAsia is a joint venture of Malaysian low-fare airline AirAsia and Thailand's Asia Aviation. It serves AirAsia's regularly scheduled domestic and international flights from Bangkok and other cities in Thailand....
- Bangkok HospitalBangkok HospitalBangkok Hospital is a hospital located in Bangkok, Thailand. It was opened in 1972 by a team of doctors, pharmacists and 30 nurses. Currently the hospital is one of the largest privately-owned hospitals in Southeast Asia, and has grown to one of the most advanced hospitals in the world.Bangkok...
- TOSHIBAToshibais a multinational electronics and electrical equipment corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It is a diversified manufacturer and marketer of electrical products, spanning information & communications equipment and systems, Internet-based solutions and services, electronic components and...
- CokeCoca-ColaCoca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke...
- Harrow International SchoolHarrow International School, BangkokHarrow International School, Bangkok was established and gained its license to operate in Thailand in 1998 in association with Harrow School...
- SinghaSinghaSingha, , is a 5% alcohol-by-volume pale lager produced by Boon Rawd Brewery. It is also available in 5% abv draught version as Singha Lager Draft, and the new 3.5% abv Singha Light introduced in 2006.- History :...
First team squad
As of January 22, 2011Youth squad
Muangthong United Youth Squad plays in the 2010–11 Thai FA Cup Youth League. This squad is current as of 13 December 2010.Notable former players
Below is a list of notable footballers who have previously played for Muangthong United.Thailand Jetsada Jitsawad Jetsada Jitsawad Jetsada Jitsawad is a Thai footballer. He has played for Thailand Premier League side Thailand Tobacco Monopoly FC from 2001 until 2008 when he decided to join Thailand Division 1 League 2008 champions Muang Thong United... Teeratep Winothai |
Asia Nobuyuki Zaizen Nobuyuki Zaizen is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for BEC Tero Sasana in the Thai Premier League, as a midfielder.-Club career:Zaizen was born in Hokkaido. After starting his career with Verdy Kawasaki, he went on loan to Spanish team CD Logroñés in the second half of the 1996–97 season, failing to... |
Africa Mohamed Koné Mohamed Kone Mohamed Kone is a French-born Ivorian professional basketball player currently playing for Lagun Aro GBC in the ACB. He is also a member of the Côte d'Ivoire national basketball team.... Yaya Soumahoro Yaya Soumahoro Yaya Alfa Soumahoro is a professional footballer from Côte d'Ivoire. He currently plays for Gent in Jupiler League.Before he played in the champion team of Thailand Muang Thong United.-Youth:... Sylla Moussa Claudio Ramiadamanana Claudio Ramiadamanana Claudio Ramiadamanana is a Malagasy footballer who currently plays for SO Romorantin of the Championnat de France amateur.- Career :... |
Europe Toni Kallio Toni Kallio Toni Kallio is a Finnish footballer who is currently playing for Veikkausliiga side FC Inter Turku. His preferred position is left back, but he can also operate as centre back and used to play as forward when he joined HJK... Berkant Göktan Berkant Göktan Berkant Göktan is a Turkish-German footballer. He was considered one of the hottest prospects in Germany during the late 1990s.-Club career:... Romone Rose Romone Rose Romone Alexander Aldolphus Rose is an English footballer currently playing for Muangthong United, following his release from Queens Park Rangers. He was previously on loan at Torquay United.-Career:... |
Honours
| Honour | Number | Years |
|---|---|---|
| League | ||
| Thai Premier League Champions | 2 | 2009, 2010 2010 Thai Premier League The 2010 Thai Premier League is the 14th season of the Thai Premier League since its establishment in 1996. A total of 16 teams are competing in the league, with Muangthong United as the defending champions.-League Expansion:... |
| Thai Division 1 League Champions | 1 | 2008 Thailand Division 1 League 2008 -Rules:*Teams play each other twice on a home and away basis*3 Points for a win*1 Point for a draw*Teams finishing on same points at the end of the season use head-to-head record to determine finishing position.... |
| Thai Division 2 League Champions | 1 | 2007 |
| Domestic Cups | ||
| Kor Royal Cup Kor Royal Cup Kor Royal Cup or in old name Yai Cup was the highest level of club football competition which competed in the tournament in Thailand since 1916-1995. It was founded by Football Association of Thailand in 1916... Champions |
1 | 2010 2010 Kor Royal Cup Assistant referees: Preecha Kangram Wirote On-kokeFourth official: Mongkolchai Pradsri-See also:*2009 Thai Premier League*2009 Thai FA Cup... |
| Kor Royal Cup Kor Royal Cup Kor Royal Cup or in old name Yai Cup was the highest level of club football competition which competed in the tournament in Thailand since 1916-1995. It was founded by Football Association of Thailand in 1916... Runners-up |
1 | 2011 |
| Thai FA Cup Runners-up | 1 | 2010 |
| 2009 champion match Muangthong United vs Osotspa Saraburi F.C. starting lineup 4-3-3 Formation Octorber 11, 2009, in Thunder-Yamaha Stadium. |
Club officials
Muangthong United Football Club- Chairman: Ravi Lohtong
- Vice president: Wiluck Lohtong, Pongsakdi Polanant
. Director: VakSoRn Lohtong
- General Manager/team manager: Ronnarit Suewaja
- Technical director: Robert ProcureurRobert ProcureurRobert Procureur is a Belgian football manager who is currently employed at Muang Thong United in Thailand and is the Technical Director of Myanmar National League team Yadanabon FC.-Coaching career:...
Coaching and Medical Staff
- Head Coach: Robbie FowlerRobbie FowlerRobert Bernard Fowler is an English footballer who is currently player/manager for Thai Premier League club Muangthong United....
care taker - Assistant Head Coach: Sarawut TreephanSarawut TreephanSarawut Treephan is a Thai footballer. He coaches for Thailand Premier League clubside Muangthong United.-References:...
- Goalkeeping Coach: Milan DevićMilan DevićMilan Dević is former Serbian football goalkeeper. He last played for Serbian SuperLiga club FK Inđija. His current employment is at position of goalkeeping coach at Muangthong United F.C....
- Fitness Coach: Pornchalit Jarurakpong, Marcel Julien
- Physios: Fábio de Carvalho, Akkrat Bumrungtanarat, Ranyawan Bumrungtanarat
Head coach history
Head coaches by Years (2007–present)| Name | Nat | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nopporn Eksrattra |  Thailand |
2007 | 2007 |
| Surasak Trangsurat | Thailand |
2008 | 2008 |
| Attaphol Buspakom Attaphol Buspakom Attaphol Buspakom nicknamed"Tak" is a Thai national and current head coach of Thai Premier League side Buriram PEA. He was given the role at Muang Thong United after TTM Samut Sakhon folded after the 2009 season.... |
Thailand |
2009 | 2009 |
| René Desaeyere René Desaeyere René Desaeyere is a Belgian former football player and former manager of Muangthong United.-Career:Desaeyere played for Beerschot, Daring Club Bruxelles, Royal Antwerp, R.W.D... |
 Belgium |
2010 | 2011 |
| Carlos Roberto Carlos Roberto de Carvalho Carlos Roberto de Carvalho, also known as Carlos Roberto , is a former footballer and current Brazilian manager who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played in the midfielder position.- As player :... |
 Brazil |
2011 | 2011 |
| Henrique Calisto Henrique Calisto Henrique Manuel da Silva Calisto is the ex-coach of Muangthong United in Thailand, having resigned in early March 2011 as coach of the Vietnam national football team.He has won 2 V-League titles with Đồng Tâm Long An.... |
 Portugal |
2011 | 2011 |
| Robbie Fowler Robbie Fowler Robert Bernard Fowler is an English footballer who is currently player/manager for Thai Premier League club Muangthong United.... |
 Kingdom of England |
2011 | 201X |
Affiliated Clubs
Raj Pracha-Nonthaburi F.C. F.C. Phuket Suphanburi F.C. Kedah FAKedah FA
The Kedah FA are a Malaysian professional football association team based in Kedah, Malaysia also enters a team in Malaysian football competitions to represent the state of Kedah...
Yadanabon FC
Yadanabon FC
Yadanarbon Football Club is a Burmese football club, based at Bahtoo Stadium, in Mandalay, Myanmar. The club was a founding member of the Myanmar National League in 2009.-Honours & Results:...
Atlético Madrid