Udon Thani F.C.
Udon Thani Football Club (Thai สโมสรฟุตบอลจังหวัดอุดรธานี), is a Thai professional association football club based in Udon Thani Province. The club was founded in 1999. They currently play in Thai League 2.
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| Full name | Udon Thani Football Club สโมสรฟุตบอลจังหวัดอุดรธานี | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Orange Giants (ยักษ์แสด) | ||
| Short name | UDFC | ||
| Founded | 1999 | ||
| Ground | Institute of Physical Education Udon Thani Stadium Udon Thani, Thailand | ||
| Capacity | 10,000 | ||
| Chairman | Watcharaphon Khaokham | ||
| Head Coach | Jakarat Tonhongsa | ||
| League | Thai League 2 | ||
| 2019 | Thai League 2, 7th | ||
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History
Early years
The team was founded in 1999 by the first chairman, Mr.Sathaporn Kotabut, and joined the Thailand Provincial League or Pro League in 1999. They competed in this league until 2004. Their best season was a 4th-place finish in their inaugural campaign. The club did not participate in the League from 2005 to 2008. In 2009 the club made a comeback and joined AIS Regional League Division 2 North Eastern region, with new chairman, Mr.Pongsart Kitjanukorn, and they finished the season in 3rd place. The club was then registered as a corporation in order to make it professional. Udon Thani FC was playing in Division 2 North Eastern region. In 2011 the club was playing in Division 2 North Eastern region. In November 2012 Mr.Samretwot Yothawijit come to take over the club and the main policy was "Udon Thani FC belongs to all Udon Thani's people" and main target was to take the club to Division 1. Udon Thani FC was playing in Division 2 North Eastern region, where they finished 3rd. Udon Thani FC finished 2nd in Division 2 North Eastern region and qualified for the promotion play-off. There they was drawn into group B, where they ended in 5th place. In 2014 they is playing in Division 2 North Eastern region. The coach Phithaya Santawong got replaced in the mid-season break with Wutthiwat Dangsamerkiat returning. He was also the coach back in 2011. Udon Thani FC is playing in Division 2 North Eastern region. Udon Thani FC is playing in Division 2 North Eastern region. In 2017 the club was pass to play in professional league first time in 2018 Thai League 2 that they try to promoted to this league for a long time by finished third place in 2017 Thai League 3.
Kits
Home kit
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(a) The club changed kit manufacturer after 10 games in 2014. (b) Used at the end of 1st leg of the season. (c) Used in 2nd leg of the season.
Away kit
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(a) The club changed kit manufacturer after 10 games in 2014. (b) Used at the end of 1st leg of the season. (c) Used in 2nd leg of the season.
Stadium and locations
| Coordinates | Location | Stadium | Capacity | Year |
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| 17°24′20″N 102°46′09″E | Udon Thani | Institute of Physical Education Udon Thani Stadium | 7,000 | 1999–2004 2009–2015 2018 2020– |
| 17°23′56″N 102°47′28″E | Udon Thani | Udon Thani Rajabhat University Stadium | 3,500 | 2016–2017 |
| 17°26′55″N 102°54′59″E | Udon Thani | SAT Stadium Udon Thani | 10,000 | 2019 |
Honours
Domestic competitions
- Regional League North-East Division
- Winners (1) : 2016
- Runners-up (2) : 2013, 2014
Season by season record
Udon Thani did not participate in the League from 2005 to 2008.
| Season | League | Promotion Play-off | FA Cup | League Cup | Top goalscorer | |||||||||
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| Division | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Pos | Name | Goals | ||||
| 1999/2000 | Pro League | 22 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 35 | 26 | 38 | 4th | No competition | No competition | |||
| 2001 | Pro League | 22 | 4th | No competition | No competition | |||||||||
| 2002 | Pro League | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 7 | 6th | No competition | No competition | No competition | ||
| 2003 | Pro League | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 8th | No competition | No competition | No competition | ||
| 2004 | Pro League | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 29 | 16 | 9th | No competition | No competition | No competition | ||
| 2005–2008 | Not enter | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | No competition | No competition | No competition | – | – |
| 2009 | North-East | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 45 | 21 | 35 | 3rd | Not qualified | R1 | No competition | ||
| 2010 | North-East | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 39 | 43 | 42 | 7th | Not qualified | Not Enter | Not Enter | ||
| 2011 | North-East | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 41 | 46 | 39 | 9th | Not qualified | Not Enter | R1 | ||
| 2012 | North-East | 30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 37 | 23 | 56 | 3rd | Not qualified | QR1 | R1 | Ousmanou Mohamadou | 15 |
| 2013 | North-East | 30 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 53 | 25 | 59 | 2nd | 5th | Not Enter | QF | Oyewole Yemi Joseph | 15 |
| 2014 | North-East | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 35 | 16 | 50 | 2nd | 3rd | Not Enter | R1 | Tomiwa Bolarinwa | 7 |
| 2015 | North-East | 34 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 78 | 29 | 71 | 3rd | 3rd | Not Enter | QR2 | Promphong Kransumrong | 32 |
| 2016 | North-East | 26 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 55 | 17 | 58 | Champions | QF | Not Enter | Not Enter | Natthaphat Somsri | 10 |
| 2017 | T3 Upper | 26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 43 | 18 | 52 | 2nd | Winner | QR | Not Enter | Valci Júnior | 16 |
| 2018 | T2 | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 7th | No play-offs | R1 | R1 | Milan Bubalo Miloš Stojanović |
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| 2019 | T2 | 34 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 44 | 43 | 51 | 7th | No play-offs | QR1 | QR3 | Bruno Correa | 18 |
| 2020 | T2 | |||||||||||||
| Champions | Runners-up | Third place | Promoted | Relegated |
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Players
Current squad
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Note: The club lists the supporters as the 12th man.
Out on loan
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Former players
Halls of Fame
100 Appearances Players
100 Appearances Players (2009–present)[1]
* Senior club appearances counted for all league, FA-cup, league cup and play-off games.
Club officials
| Name | Nation | Position |
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| Watcharaphon Khaokham | |
Chairman |
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Technical Director | |
| Nanut Hongchuwet | |
Manager |
| Jakaraj Tonehongsa | |
Head Coach |
| Dagno Siaka |  |
Assistant Coach |
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Head Coach history
| Years | Name | Nationality |
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| 2009 | Phithaya Santawong | |
| Jan 2010 – Apr 2010 | Wittaya Kantanapakdee | |
| Apr 2010 – Apr 2011 | Phithaya Santawong | |
| Apr 2011 – Dec 2011 | Voottivat Daengsamerkiat | |
| Jan 2012 – Jul 2012 | Supon Yapapha | |
| Jul 2012 – Sep 2012 | Park No Bong |  |
| Sep 2012 – Jun 2014 | Phithaya Santawong | |
| Jun 2014 – Oct 2014 | Voottivat Daengsamerkiat | |
| Oct 2014 – Dec 2014 | Somkait Fongpach | |
| Dec 2014 – Mar 2015 | Worradet Phuprapri | |
| Mar 2015 – May 2015 | Hannarong Chunhakunakorn | |
| May 2015 – Dec 2015 | Somkiat Fongpach | |
| Jan 2016 – Oct 2016[2] | Choketawee Promrut | |
| Jan 2017 – Oct 2017[3] | Paniphon Kerdyam | |
| Nov 2017[4] – Dec 2017[5] | Chalermwoot Sa-ngapol | |
| Jan 2018 – Apr 2018 | Uthai Boonmoh | |
| Apr 2018 – Jul 2018 | Darren Read |  |
| Jul 2018 – Oct 2018 | Watcharapong Klahan | |
| Nov 2018[6] – Nov 2019 | Paniphon Kerdyam | |
| Jan 2020 – | Jakarat Tonhongsa | |
References
- "Appearances All-Time". englishudfc.com.
- https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153170608962587 Head coach confirmed for 2016
- https://www.facebook.com/Udonthani.FC/photos/a.404160797586.186187.292846642586/10154050725427587/?type=3&theater Head coach confirmed for 2017
- https://www.facebook.com/Udonthani.FC/photos/a.404160797586.186187.292846642586/10154824548417587/?type=3&theater Head coach confirmed for 2018
- http://www.thailive.net/2017/12/26/%E0%B8%AA%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99-%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A9%E0%B9%8C%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%94-%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%88/ Head coach out after only 4 weeks
- http://dailysoccer.in.th/archives/3471 Back as head coach