2025–26 Bangkok United F.C. season

Bangkok United F.C.
2025–26 season
ChairmanThailand Kajorn Chearavanont
ManagerThailand Totchtawan Sripan
StadiumTrue BG Stadium

The 2025–26 season is Bangkok United Football Club's 17th in the new era since they took over from Bangkok University Football Club in 2009. It is the 9th season in the Thai League and the club's 15th (12th consecutive) season in the top flight of the Thai football league system since returning in the 2013 season. The team will also play in the qualifying round of the AFC Champion League Elite against Chengdu Rongde from China.[1] [2]

From this season, it is confirmed that they will be sharing the ground with BG Pathum United after a strategic collaboration between BG Pathum United and True Bangkok United, enabling both clubs to utilize the venue for domestic league matches and international competitions.[3]

Squad

Thai League 1 Squad

As of 17 July 2025.
Squad No. Name Nationality Date of birth (Age) Last Club
Goalkeepers
1 Patiwat Khammai Thailand (1994-12-24) 24 December 1994 Thailand Samut Prakan City
38 Chinnapong Raksri Thailand (1995-04-14) 14 April 1995 Thailand Kanchanaburi Power
68 Phuwadol Pholsongkram Thailand (2002-05-11) 11 May 2002 Thailand Ayutthaya United
Defenders
3 Everton Gonçalves (C) Brazil (1990-02-05) 5 February 1990 Thailand Chiangrai United
4 Manuel Bihr ThailandGermany (1993-08-17) 17 August 1993 Germany Stuttgarter Kickers
5 Philipe Maia Brazil (1995-07-11) 11 July 1995 Saudi Arabia Al-Adalah
6 Nitipong Selanon Thailand (1993-05-25) 25 May 1993 Thailand Chiangrai United
21 Pratama Arhan Indonesia (2001-12-21) 21 December 2001 South Korea Suwon
24 Wanchai Jarunongkran Thailand (1996-12-18) 18 December 1996 Thailand Police Tero
26 Suphan Thongsong Thailand (1994-08-26) 26 August 1994 Thailand Suphanburi
36 Jakkapan Praisuwan Thailand (1994-08-16) 16 August 1994 Thailand Muangthong United
96 Boontawee Theppawong Thailand (1996-01-02) 2 January 1996 Thailand Muangthong United
Midfielders
8 Wisarut Imura Thailand (1997-10-18) 18 October 1997 Thailand Air Force United
11 Rungrath Poomchantuek Thailand (1992-05-17) 17 May 1992 Thailand Ratchaburi
14 Kyoga Nakamura SingaporeJapan (1996-04-25) 25 April 1996 Singapore BG Tampines Rovers
18 Thitiphan Puangchan Thailand (1993-09-01) 1 September 1993 Thailand BG Pathum United
27 Weerathep Pomphan Thailand (1996-09-19) 19 September 1996 Thailand Muangthong United
39 Pokklaw Anan Thailand (1991-03-04) 4 March 1991 Thailand Chonburi
44 Natcha Promsomboon Thailand (2001-02-08) 8 February 2001 Thailand Ayutthaya United
54 Pakkapol Maimard Thailand (2002-03-28) 28 March 2002 Thailand Ayutthaya United
Strikers
7 Luka Adžić Serbia (1998-09-17) 17 September 1998 Serbia FK Čukarički
10 Teerasil Dangda Thailand (1988-06-06) 6 June 1988 Thailand BG Pathum United
16 Muhsen Al-Ghassani Oman (1997-03-27) 27 March 1997 Oman Al-Seeb Club
17 Seia Kunori Japan (2001-03-31) 31 March 2001 Singapore BG Tampines Rovers
19 Chayawat Srinawong Thailand (1993-01-12) 12 January 1993 Thailand Samut Prakan City
20 Guntapon Keereeleang Thailand (2001-01-22) 22 January 2001 Thailand Rayong
30 Richairo Zivkovic NetherlandsCuraçao (1996-09-15) 15 September 1996 Singapore Lion City Sailors
97 Ilias Alhaft NetherlandsMoroccoIndonesia (1997-02-23) 23 February 1997 Netherlands SC Cambuur
Players loaned out during season
7 Anon Amornlerdsak Thailand (1997-11-06) 6 November 1997 Thailand Port
35 Passakorn Biaothungoi (M) Thailand (2000-04-01) 1 April 2000 Thailand Ayutthaya United
50 Bhumchanok Kamkla (D) Thailand (2004-03-16) 16 March 2004 Thailand Ayutthaya United
51 Kritsada Nontharat Thailand (2001-02-16) 16 February 2001 Thailand Trat
59 Chukid Wanpraphao Thailand (2001-07-02) 2 July 2001 Thailand Ayutthaya United
90 Philip Bijawat Frey ThailandGermany (2006-11-25) 25 November 2006 Youth Team
Players left during season

U23 Squad

As of 17 July 2025.
Squad No. Name Nationality Date of birth (Age) Last Club
Goalkeepers
1 Supanut Sudathip Thailand (2006-06-22) 22 June 2006 Youth Team
12 Naphol Wongboon Thailand (2004-04-26) 26 April 2004 Youth Team
25 Phattharaphon Kaewwongthong Thailand Youth Team
Defenders
2 Kittisak Dangsakul Thailand (2005-10-14) 14 October 2005 Youth Team
4 Wichan Inaram ThailandNigeria (2007-07-20) 20 July 2007 Youth Team
5 Warakoan Huatwiset Thailand (2005-10-28) 28 October 2005 Youth Team
7 Chonlachart Tongjinda Thailand (2005-03-31) 31 March 2005 Youth Team
15 Nontapat Ploymee Thailand Youth Team
18 Surachai Booncharee Thailand (2007-04-26) 26 April 2007 Youth Team
20 Kongpop Sodsong Thailand Youth Team
21 Putharapol Sanprasit Thailand Youth Team
Midfielders
6 Sirayos Dansakul Thailand Youth Team
8 Natcha Promsomboon Thailand (2001-02-08) 8 February 2001 Thailand Ayutthaya United
18 Aekkarat Sansuwan Thailand Youth Team
19 Krit Kliangpan Thailand Youth Team
22 Pichaiya Kongsri Thailand (2007-08-03) 3 August 2007 Youth Team
23 Patchara Wangsawat Thailand (2007-09-04) 4 September 2007 Youth Team
24 Thanawat Deeloed Thailand Youth Team
Strikers
9 Guntapon Keereeleang Thailand (2001-01-22) 22 January 2001 Thailand Ayutthaya United
10 Chukid Wanpraphao Thailand (2001-07-02) 2 July 2001 Thailand Ayutthaya United
11 Nopparat Promiem Thailand Youth Team
13 Napat Kuttanan Thailand (2005-02-10) 10 February 2005 Youth Team
Players on loan
3 Anaphat Nakngam Thailand (2004-07-09) 9 July 2004 Youth Team
14 Shunta Hasegawa ThailandJapan (2005-04-25) 25 April 2005 Youth Team
16 Philip Bijawat Frey ThailandGermany (2006-11-25) 25 November 2006 Youth Team

Coaching staff

Position Staff
Team Manager Thailand Suradej Anandapong
Head coach Thailand Totchtawan Sripan
Assistant coach Thailand Panupong Wongsa
Thailand Sarif Sainui
Goalkeeping coach Thailand Peerasit Mahothon
Assistant goalkeeper coach Thailand Kittinan Chockcharoenlarp
Physical & Fitness coaches Thailand Watcharachai Rajphaetyakhom
Thailand Tosaphon Doungjai
Head of Medicine Brazil Janilson Quadros da silva
Physiotherapist Thailand Mongkhon Saethao
Interpreter Thailand Nuttapat Lertchanapisit
Team's Staff Thailand Chatchai Phuengthong
Thailand Ayuwat Duangin
Director of academy Australia Danny Invincibile
Under-23s lead coach Thailand Jirawat Lainananukul

Transfer

Pre-season transfer

In

Date Position Player Transferred From Ref
First team
1 June 2025 GK Thailand Phuwadol Pholsongkram Thailand Ayutthaya United Loan Return
DF Thailand Bhumchanok Kamkla Thailand Ayutthaya United Loan Return
DF Thailand Pakkapol Maimard Thailand Ayutthaya United Loan Return
DF Thailand Putthinan Wannasri Thailand Rayong Loan Return[4]
MF Thailand Anon Amornlerdsak Thailand Port Loan Return[5]
MF Thailand Passakorn Biaothungoi Thailand Ayutthaya United Loan Return[6]
MF Thailand Natcha Promsomboon Thailand Ayutthaya United Loan Return
FW Thailand Chukid Wanpraphao Thailand Ayutthaya United Loan Return
FW Thailand Guntapon Keereeleang Thailand Rayong Loan Return [7]
6 June 2025 GK Thailand Chinnapong Raksri Thailand Kanchanaburi Power Free [8]
26 June 2025 DF Brazil Philipe Maia Saudi Arabia Al-Adalah Free [9]
27 June 2025 FW Japan Seia Kunori Singapore BG Tampines Rovers Free [10][11]
28 June 2025 FW NetherlandsMoroccoIndonesia Ilias Alhaft Netherlands SC Cambuur Free [12]
30 June 2025 MF SingaporeJapan Kyoga Nakamura Singapore BG Tampines Rovers Undisclosed [13]
2 July 2025 FW Thailand Teerasil Dangda Thailand BG Pathum United Free [14][15]

Out

Date Position Player Transferred To Ref
First team
31 May 2025 GK Thailand Warut Mekmusik Thailand Ayutthaya United Free[16] [17]
GK Thailand Supanut Suadsong Thailand Burapha United Free [17]
DF Thailand Peerapat Notchaiya Thailand Kanchanaburi Power Free [17]
DF Thailand Putthinan Wannasri Thailand Chanthaburi Free [17]
MF Thailand Thossawat Limwannasathian Thailand Ratchaburi Free [17] [18]
FW PalestineSweden Mahmoud Eid Vietnam Nam Dinh Free [17]
17 June 2025 MF LebanonDenmark Bassel Jradi Cyprus AEL Limassol Free [19] [20]
30 June 2025 DF Thailand Kritsada Nontharat Thailand Rayong Season loan
7 July 2025 MF Thailand Anon Amornlerdsak Thailand Rayong Season loan [21]
FW Thailand Chukid Wanpraphao Thailand Pattani Season loan [22]
8 July 2025 DF Thailand Bhumchanok Kamkla Thailand Ayutthaya United Season loan [23]
MF Thailand Passakorn Biaothungoi Thailand Ayutthaya United Season loan [24]
22 July 2025 DF Thailand Anaphat Nakngam Thailand Customs United Season loan
MF ThailandJapan Shunta Hasegawa Thailand Customs United Season loan
FW ThailandGermany Philip Bijawat Frey Thailand Bangkok Season loan

Mid-season transfer

In

Position Player Transferred From Ref

Out

Position Player Transferred To Ref

Pre-season and friendlies

  Win   Draw   Loss

19 July 2025 Bangkok United Thailand Thailand Ayutthaya United Pathum Thani
Stadium: True BG Stadium

Competitions

Thai League 1

Matches

  Win   Draw   Loss

17 August 2025 1 Bangkok United 3–2 Rayong Pathum Thani
  • Seia Kunori 69', 71'
  • Teerasil Dangda 85'
  • Richairo Zivkovic Yellow card 90+4'
  • Stênio Júnior 77', 87'
  • Mehti Sarakham Yellow card 39'
  • Veljko Filipović Yellow card 79'
Stadium: True BG Stadium
Attendance: 2,032
Referee: Warintorn Sassadee
24 August 2025 1 Kanchanaburi Power Bangkok United Kanchanaburi
Stadium: Kanchanaburi Province Stadium
30 August 2025 3 Bangkok United BG Pathum United Pathum Thani
Stadium: True BG Stadium

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Port 1 1 0 0 3 1 +2 3 Qualification to the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Elite League stage
2 Bangkok United 1 1 0 0 3 2 +1 3
3 Buriram United 1 1 0 0 3 2 +1 3 Qualification for AFC Champions League Elite play-off round
4 Muangthong United 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 3 Qualification for AFC Champions League Two group stage
5 BG Pathum United 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1
Updated to match(es) played on 17 August 2025. Source: Thai League 1 2025–26
Rules for classification: Season in progress: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; End of season: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Goals scored.

Thai FA Cup

  Win   Draw   Loss

Thai League Cup

AFC Champions League Elite

Qualifying stage

12 August 2025 Playoff Chengdu Rongcheng China 3–0 (a.e.t.)
( p)
Thailand Bangkok United Chengdu, China
  • Yang Mingyang 68'Yellow card 59'
  • Felipe 71', 83'
  • Li Yang Yellow card 59'
  • Kyoga Nakamura Yellow card 89'
Stadium: Phoenix Hill Football Stadium
Attendance: 41,713
Referee: Alex King (Australia)

AFC Champions League Two

Group stage

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification BKU SEL LCS PSB
1 Thailand Bangkok United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Advance to round of 16 26 Nov 23 Oct 1 Oct
2 Malaysia Selangor 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 Sep 10 Dec 6 Nov
3 Singapore Lion City Sailors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 Nov 1 Oct 26 Nov
4 Indonesia Persib 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 Dec 23 Oct 18 Sep
First match(es) will be played: 18 September 2025. Source:
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
18 September 2025 1 Selangor Malaysia Thailand Bangkok United Shah Alam, Malaysia
Stadium: Shah Alam Stadium
1 October 2025 2 Bangkok United Thailand Indonesia Persib Pathum Thani, Thailand
Stadium: True BG Stadium
23 October 2025 3 Bangkok United Thailand Singapore Lion City Sailors Pathum Thani, Thailand
Stadium: True BG Stadium
6 November 2025 4 Lion City Sailors Singapore Thailand Bangkok United Bishan, Singapore
Stadium: Bishan Stadium
26 November 2025 5 Bangkok United Thailand Malaysia Selangor Pathum Thani, Thailand
Stadium: True BG Stadium
10 December 2025 6 Persib Indonesia Thailand Bangkok United Bandung, Indonesia
Stadium: Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium

ASEAN Club Championship

Group stage

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification BKU JDT NDI LCS PKR SUN
1 Thailand Bangkok United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Advance to knockout stage 17 Dec 4 Dec 5 Feb
2 Malaysia Johor Darul Ta'zim 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 Sep 21 Aug 29 Jan
3 Vietnam Nam Định 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Feb 29 Jan 25 Sep
4 Singapore Lion City Sailors 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Feb 17 Dec
5 Cambodia Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 Jan 4 Dec
6 Myanmar Shan United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Dec 21 Aug
First match(es) will be played: 21 August 2025. Source: ASEAN United FC
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
25 September 2025 1 Johor Darul Ta'zim Malaysia Thailand Bangkok United Johor, Malaysia
Stadium: Sultan Ibrahim Stadium
4 December 2025 2 Bangkok United Thailand Singapore Lion City Sailors Pathum Thani, Thailand
Stadium: True BG Stadium
17 December 2025 3 Bangkok United Thailand Vietnam Nam Định Pathum Thani, Thailand
Stadium: True BG Stadium
29 January 2026 4 PKR Svay Rieng Cambodia Thailand Bangkok United Svay Rieng, Cambodia
Stadium: Svay Rieng Stadium
5 February 2026 5 Bangkok United Thailand Myanmar Shan United Pathum Thani, Thailand
Stadium: True BG Stadium

Statistics

Appearances and goals

@ 17 Aug 2025

No. Pos. Player Thai League FA Cup League Cup AFC Champions League Elite AFC Champions League Two ASEAN Club Championship Total
Apps. Goals Apps. Goals Apps. Goals Apps. Goals Apps. Goals Apps. Goals Apps. Goals
1 GK Thailand Patiwat Khammai 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
3 DF Brazil Everton Gonçalves 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
4 DF ThailandGermany Manuel Bihr 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
5 DF Brazil Philipe Maia 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
6 DF Thailand Nitipong Selanon 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
7 FW Serbia Luka Adžić 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
8 MF Thailand Wisarut Imura 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
10 FW Thailand Teerasil Dangda 0+1 1 0 0 0 0 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1
11 MF Thailand Rungrath Poomchantuek 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 MF SingaporeJapan Kyoga Nakamura 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
16 MF Oman Muhsen Al-Ghassani 1 0 0 0 0 0 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
17 FW Japan Seia Kunori 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2
18 MF Thailand Thitiphan Puangchan 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
19 FW Thailand Chayawat Srinawong 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
20 FW Thailand Guntapon Keereeleang 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
21 DF Indonesia Pratama Arhan 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
24 DF Thailand Wanchai Jarunongkran 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
26 DF Thailand Suphan Thongsong 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
27 MF Thailand Weerathep Pomphan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 FW NetherlandsCuraçao Richairo Zivkovic 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
34 GK Thailand Warut Mekmusik 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
36 DF Thailand Jakkapan Praisuwan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
38 GK Thailand Chinnapong Raksri 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
39 MF Thailand Pokklaw Anan 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
44 MF Thailand Natcha Promsomboon 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
96 DF Thailand Boontawee Theppawong 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
97 MF NetherlandsMoroccoIndonesia Ilias Alhaft 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Players who have played this season but had left the club on loan to other club
7 MF Thailand Anon Amornlerdsak 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
59 FW Thailand Chukid Wanpraphao 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
90 FW ThailandGermany Philip Bijawat Frey 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Players who have played this season but had left the club permanently

Notes

References

  1. ^ "AFC Champions League Elite Reveals Star-Studded Lineup for Debut Season".
  2. ^ "Very good answer, "Kajorn", President of True Bangkok, points out the targets for improvement after being the runner-up of the Thai League for 2 consecutive years".
  3. ^ "True Bangkok United move to BG Stadium in 2025/26 season". 17 April 2025.
  4. ^ Pinny (15 January 2025). ""ม้านิลมังกร" ปิดดีล "พุทธินันท์" จาก "แข้งเทพ" มาร่วมทัพ".
  5. ^ "สิงห์เจ้าท่าปิดดีลยืม อานนท์ อมรเลิศศักดิ์ จบฤดูกาล". 15 January 2025.
  6. ^ "Another season for the last year squad".
  7. ^ "ระยอง เอฟซี ซิว "กัณตภณ คีรีแลง" จากทรู แบงค็อกฯ ช่วยซัลโวเลกสอง". 16 December 2024.
  8. ^ "Chinnapong Raksri, the new goalkeeper of True Bangkok United".
  9. ^ "True BUFC News : ต่างชาติรายแรก! "แข้งเทพ" เปิดตัว ฟิลิป ไมอา ปราการหลังชาวบราซิลเสริมแกร่งแนวรับ".
  10. ^ "ทรู แบงค็อกฯ คว้ากองหน้าชาวญี่ปุ่น เสริมแกร่ง".
  11. ^ "The Angels strengthen their attack! Closing the deal for Seiya Kunori, a Japanese player, to join the team".
  12. ^ "True BUFC News : "แข้งเทพ" เสริมอย่างต่อเนื่อง คว้าตัว อิเลียส อัลฮาฟท์ ปีกชาวดัตช์-โมร็อคโก ร่วมทีม".
  13. ^ "True BUFC News : เสริมโควต้าอาเซียน! "แข้งเทพ" ปิดดีล คว้าตัว เคียวกะ นากามูระ มิดฟิลด์ทีมชาติสิงคโปร์เสริมแกร่งแดนกลาง".
  14. ^ "บีจี ปทุมฯ ขอบคุณ ธีรศิลป์ แดงดา พร้อมอวยพรให้โชคดีในเส้นทางฟุตบอล".
  15. ^ "True BUFC News : ย้ายค่าย เบอร์เดิม! แข้งเทพจัดโปรเด็ด ปิดดีลคว้า "ธีรศิลป์ แดงดา" ศูนย์หน้าทีมชาติไทย".
  16. ^ ""Warut" posts farewell to "True Bangkok", officially ending 11 years".
  17. ^ a b c d e f "แบงค็อก ขอบคุณและแยกทาง 6 นักเตะ หลังจบฤดูกาล 2024/25".
  18. ^ ""บอสฟลุ๊ค" คอนเฟิร์ม "ราชบุรี" คว้าตัว "ทศวรรษ-ธีระพล" ร่วมทัพ".
  19. ^ "After two years here it's time for a new chapter..."
  20. ^ ""บาสเซล จราดี้" ลาไทยลีก เปิดตัวซบทีมใหม่ในลีกกรีซ".
  21. ^ "True BUFC News : "แข้งเทพ" ปล่อยยืม อานนท์ อมรเลิศศักดิ์ ร่วมทัพ "ม้านิลมังกร"". 7 July 2025.
  22. ^ "True BUFC News : "แข้งเทพ" ปล่อยยืม ชูคิด วรรณประเภา ร่วมทัพ "ปืนใหญ่พญาตานี" ปัตตานี เอฟซี". 7 July 2025.
  23. ^ "True BUFC News : "แข้งเทพ" ปล่อยยืม พัสกร และ ภูมิชนก ร่วมทัพ "นักรบอโยธยา" ต่ออีกหนึ่งฤดูกาล".
  24. ^ "True BUFC News: "The Angels" loan out Pasakorn and Phumchanok to join the "Ayutthaya Warriors" for another season".