BG Pathum United Football Club(Thai:สโมสรฟุตบอลบีจี ปทุม ยูไนเต็ด) is a Thai professionalfootballclub based inPathum Thani provinceand is managed by BG Sports Company Limited which is a subsidiary ofBangkok Glass Public Company Limited.[1]BG Pathum United participates in theThai League 1.

BG Pathum United
บีจี ปทุม ยูไนเต็ด
Full nameBG Pathum United Football Club
Nickname(s)The Rabbits
(เดอะ แรบบิทส์)
Short nameBGPU
Founded1979;46 years ago(1979),as
Bangkok Glass
2018;7 years ago(2018),
asBG Pathum United
GroundBG Stadium
Pathum Thani,Thailand
Capacity15,114
OwnerBangkok Glass PCL
ChairmanPavin Bhirombhakdi
Head coachAnthony Hudson
LeagueThai League 1
2023–24Thai League 1, 4th of 16
Websitebgputd
Current season

The nickname of BGPU, "The Rabbits", derives from thechinese zodiacof the first club president, Pavin Bhirombhakdi who was born inThe Year of the Rabbit.

The club has won 1Thai League 1title, 1Thai League 2title, 1Thai FA Cup,1Thai League Cupand 2Thailand Champions Cup.

History

Origins of the club: "Bangkok Glass" and early history

Bangkok Glass Football Club started during the establishment of the Bangkok Glass Factory in 1979 which was a gathering to compete internally by employees. And later sent the team to participate in external competitions during the year 1989, which was a competition among industrial factories In Pathum Thani province Until became known to the general public.

In year 1999, employees and the management team had formed a substantial football club. And when the club was ready in various fields both the equipment and the stadium, Bangkok Glass Football Club was founded in April 2006 and opened for athletes the following month and becoming a member of Football Association of Thailand that year.

The first official competition of the club was to participate inNgor Royal Football Cup2007/2008, which the club achieved the goal as a second runner-up. In the final match, losing to Khukhot Municipal Football Club 1–0 and was eligible to be promoted to play in the King's Cup football in year later.

In 2008, the club established BGFC Sport Company Limited to manage the club and to be in accordance with AFC's guidelines and competed inKhor Royal Football Cup2008/2009, able to reach the finals. In the finals, lost to JW Group Football Club 1–2 and promoted to play in theKhǒr Royal Cup.In addition, Bangkok Glass team had their own futsal team which competed in the Futsal Thailand League as well.

Takeover "Krung Thai Bank" and first year in the top flight

Bangkok Glass winning theThai Super Cupin 2009

In January 2009,Krung Thai Bank Football Club,the club from Thailand Premier League announced the dissolution of the team due to not being able to comply with the conditions specified by AFC regarding registration as a juristic person. According to that Bangkok Glass Club from Football B(ข) Cup took over Krung Thai Bank Football Club which participated inThai Premier Leagueinstead of the Krung Thai Bank Football Club that disbanded. They had to use temporary field by renting the Chalermphrakiat Khlong 6 stadium to renovate the Leo Stadium. In the first year of the competition, Bangkok Glass Football Club did a great job by finishing the second runner up in Thai Premier League 2009. As for the football team, which the employees and the management team have established in 1999, still participated in the competition under the name of Rangsit Football Club.

The club's growth

In 2010, Bangkok Glass Football Club was highly popular andLeo Stadiumwas completed after a major renovation, they returned to play on this field again after updating for almost 1 year. in January, Bangkok Glass Football Club sent the team to compete in theQueen's Cupand won the championship by defeating Police United 4–1. In that same year, they sent the team to compete inSingapore Cup,in the second year, they succeed by winning one more cup inSingapore Cup 2010.

Bangkok Glass Supporters in 2011

The current manager is Supasin Leelarit andSurachai Jaturapattarapongwas re-appointed as head coach at the end of the 2011 season.[2]After a disappointing season Surachai stepped down again from his post October 2012 and was replaced byPhil Stubbins.The club finished the season a disappointing 8th in the2012season. After short lived in Bangkok Glass FC Phil Stubbins stepped down in March 2013, replaced by a young caretaker managerAnurak Srikerd.[3]The team won two from six games.

The club announced its new head coach for midway of the2013 Thai Premier LeagueAttaphol Buspakom,one of Thailand's most respected and successful coaches with anAsian Champions Leaguerunner-up in 2003 withBEC Tero Sasanaand two Thai league titles withMuangthong Unitedin 2009 andBuriram Unitedin 2011.[4]Attaphol completely changed a club football philosophy from a very direct long balls, style of play to more possession, more short passes.[5]The team became runners-up in the ThaiFA cupfor the first time of club history, defeated byBuriram United3–1 atThammasat Stadiumin thefinaland finishing fifth in the league.[6]With Attaphol Buspakom, his time at the club ended when his team were defeated 1–2 byPort,in midway of the 2014 season, when he resigned and replace byAnurak Srikerd.[7]

First success under Coach Anurak

For short time assistant coachAnurak Srikerdtaken over and he make the club history for the first club trophyThai FA Cup 2014since they founded.[9]

Aurelio Vidmarbecame the eleventh permanent head coach of Bangkok Glass when his tenure was officially announced on 1 August 2016.[10]The formerAustralia national under-23head coach, who got The Rabbits played modern possession football philosophy and challenging for the top 3 spots for a short period in the2016season, their best finish since 2009.[11]

One year later, The Rabbits under Vidmar head coach handedBuriram Unitedtheir only2017league defeat in 3 May.[12]The team managed to end their season by finishing fifth in the Thai League 1 with injuries at different times to key player of club – Thailand national team wingerSarawut Masuk,Costa Ricanational team strikerAriel Rodriguez,Daniel Totiand the team's captainMatt Smith.[13]

With Vidmar, his time at the club ended when his team wonNavy3–0, in the Thai League 2017 matchday 22.[14]The team was giving a farewell party for Vidmar and took care of him feels like family.[15]

Relegation, comeback, and route to first Thai League 1 Title

In November 2017, Bangkok Glass appointedJosep Ferréas the club's head coach.

In 2018, Bangkok Glass Club changed the symbol and the color of the new club and improved the Leo field Stadiums by using real grass. In March, The Rabbits were in danger of relegation,[16]

In the last match of the Thai League season 2018, the association announced that there would be 5 relegated teams. Bangkok Glass lost toNakhon Ratchasima Mazdawhile the other two teams hoped to escape from the relegation, such asSukhothaiandChainat Hornbillbut they won. Resulting in Chainat Hornbill and Bangkok Glass having the same score of 42 points but Chainat Hornbill had better stats making Bangkok Glass became the last team to be relegated by being ranked 14th caused to relegation to kick in the Thai League 2 seasons later. It is the first time of the club has been in the past 10 years since the acquisition of Krung Thai Bank Club in 2009.

2018 Thai League 1 (Tier 1)
2019 Thai League 2 (Tier 2)
2020 Thai League 1 (Tier 1)

Renamed as BG Pathum United (2018 –present)

Thai League 2 and Thai League 1 champions

After relegation toThai League 2in 2018, the club changed its name toBG Pathum Unitedto be one of the supporters of the club inPathum Thani Province.The club will donned the new name in the2019 Thai League 2season.[17]In 2019, BG Pathum United won theThai League 2title, earning promotion back to the top tier. The season after in the2020–21 Thai League 1season, BG Pathum United took the lead as league leaders of the Thai League on Day 7 and never looked back. Despite the league suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team maintained their form and didn't lose a game on their way to their first-everThai League 1title.

Moreover, The Thaiadvanced playmaker,Sumanya Purisaireceivedmost valuable playerat the end of the year.Sumanya Purisai,Andrés Túñez,Victor Cardozo,andChatchai Budpromwere all selected in theThai League Best XI

BG Pathum United held their title celebration party on 20 March 2021 when they beatRatchaburi2–0 on the club's final home game of the season. Unfortunately,Dusit Chalermsanand his team could not record an undefeated title run when they lost 1–0 toMuangthong Unitedat theThunderdome Stadium.

Aurelio Vidmar's return and AFC Champions League foray

On 30 May 2021, BG Pathum United announced the return ofAurelio Vidmarfor his second spell as the Rabbits' head coach. Vidmar replacesDusit Chalermsanwho attended the “AFC” A Certificate Coaching Course, sponsored by the club.[18][19]Vidmar's second debut as head coach of BG Pathum United came in the2021 AFC Champions LeagueGroup Stage opener againstKaya F.C.–Iloilo,where BG Pathum United beat thePhilippines Football Leagueclub 4-1 thanks to a brace each fromTeerasil DangdaandDiogo Luís Santo- with Teerasil going down in the history book as BG Pathum United's first goalscorer in the final round of the AFC Champions League.

2021 AFC Champions League - Group F

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification ULS PAT VIE KAY
1 Ulsan Hyundai 6 6 0 0 13 1 +12 18 Advance toRound of 16 2–0 3–0 2–1
2 BG Pathum United(H) 6 4 0 2 10 6 +4 12 0–2 2–0 4–1
3 Viettel 6 2 0 4 7 9 −2 6 0–1 1–3 1–0
4 Kaya–Iloilo 6 0 0 6 2 16 −14 0 0–3 0–1 0–5
Source:AFC
(H)Hosts

Aurelio Vidmar's BG Pathum United, who hosted all of Group F's matches, qualified for the knockout round of the2021 AFC Champions Leagueas one of the three best runners-up and second-place behind2020 AFC Champions LeaguechampionsUlsan Hyundaiin Group F. This marks the club's first foray into the Round of 16 in theAFC Champions League.“We're very pleased with our progression into the Round of 16,” said Vidmar after securing BG Pathum United the ticket to the Round of 16. “I've said earlier that this is probably one of the hardest groups, and it goes to show that in the two games we lost to Ulsan, there wasn't a lot of difference. It showed that we can certainly match the best, and I'm proud of the performance the players put in tonight.[20]"

Vidmar followed up his success in the2021 AFC Champions Leagueby beatingChiangrai United.to lift the2021 Thailand Champions Cuptrophy on 1 September 2021. MidfielderChaowat Veerachatcame off the bench to set up fellow substituteRyo Matsumurafor the match-winner in the 87th minute. This is BG Pathum United's firstThailand Champions Cuptrophy.[21]

An away draw atChonburi.and a home win overRatchaburiin the2021–22 Thai League 1followed before the team returned to the2021 AFC Champions Leagueaction againstJeonbuk Hyundai MotorsatJeonju World Cup Stadium.Without Vidmar on the touchline for personal reasons, BG Pathum United produced a spirited performance and managed to draw with Jeonbuk 1–1 in normal time. The game reached the penalty shootout where, unfortunately, BG Pathum United was beaten 4–2.[22]

After exiting the2021 Thailand Champions Cup,BG Pathum United shifted their focus back onto the league and went on an 8-match unbeaten run across all competitions, drew once, and won 7, between mid-October and mid-November 2021. The club sat third on the2021–22 Thai League 1table after matchday 13 and only 3 points behind league leaders and rivals,Bangkok United.

Dusit take two

On 15 November 2021, BG Pathum United announced that the club has parted ways with Vidmar after 7 months. The breakup is speculated to be the effect of Dusit Chalermsan's announcement to join the club as team manager on the eve of 14 November 2021.[23]

Dusit filled in as head coach after Vidmar's departure but failed to get off to a positive start in his second tenure in charge - losing two away games at the hands ofNongbua PitchayaandPort F.C.,respectively. Dusit guided BG Pathum United to the next round in both domestic cup competitions but could only pick up 3 draws in his next 3 league games.

On 17 January 2022,Surachai Jaturapattarapong,the club's Director of Football, replaced Dusit as caretaker head coach[24]following Dusit's disappointing league result that produces zero wins in 5 matches during his second spell at the helm.

The Teguramori Era

On 27 January 2022,Makoto Teguramoriwas announced as the new BG Pathum United head coach. The former-Japan national under-23 football teambecame the first Asian head coach of the club. Joining him as the assistant head coach was Ryo Shigaki and fitness coach Chang Yeob Yi.

Teguramori's reign began with a 2–0 away victory overSuphanburion matchday 22. Apart from the2021–22 Thai League CupQuarter-Finals defeat toChiangrai United,Teguramori's brilliant start to life in Pathum Thani yielded 6 league wins from his first 7 matches. Noticeable results from those early matches are the 0–1 triumph at the Thunder Castle courtesy of Sarach Yooyen's winner - later voted as the REVO Thai League: Goal of the Year 2021/22[25]at the FA Awards 2022 or the 7–2 thrashing of Prachuap FC that set the record for the highest scoring game of the campaign.

History in the AFC Champions League

BG Pathum United took a break from domestic competition in mid-April to take part in the2022 AFC Champions League- with the club receiving the honor to host the Group Stage for the second consecutive edition. BG Pathum United went on to top Group G, made up ofMelbourne City(Australia),Jeonnam Dragons(South Korea), andUnited City(the Philippines), and advanced to the Round of 16 for the second successive season.[26][27]

2022 AFC Champions League - Group G

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification BGP MCY JND UCT
1 BG Pathum United(H) 6 3 3 0 11 2 +9 12 Advance toRound of 16 1–1 0–0 5–0
2 Melbourne City 6 3 3 0 10 3 +7 12 0–0 2–1 3–0
3 Jeonnam Dragons 6 2 2 2 5 5 0 8 0–2 1–1 2–0
4 United City 6 0 0 6 1 17 −16 0 1–3 0–3 0–1
Source:AFC
(H)Hosts

BG Pathum United wrapped up the2021–22 Thai League 1by beating Chonburi 4–1 in what was to becomePeerapong Pichitchotirat's farewell match.[28]

The team made multiple changes to the playing squad and spent the pre-season training camp inHua Hin.2022–23 Thai League 1began with BG Pathum United winning the2022 Thailand Champions Cup,this time beatingBuriram United2–3, and becoming the first club in 4 years to hold on to this title consecutively.

Once again, BG Pathum United had to put the domestic competition on hold in order to continue their 2022 AFC Champions League knockout stage fixtures flying off toSaitama,Japan.On 19 August 2022, the club faceKitchee SCof Hong Kong at theUrawa Komaba Stadiumand was easily blown away 4–0 in whichWorachit KanitsribumphenandIkhsan Fandiput BG Pathum United two goals ahead at half-time. After the break,Teerasil Dangdaadded the third before substituteChatmongkol Tongkiricomplete the scoring 3 minutes from time. Goals from Ikhsan Fandi and Chatmongkol Tongkiri were also nominated for #ACL2022 (East) – Best Goals of the Knockout Stage.[30][31]

BG Pathum United became the first Thai club since 2013 to reach the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League. Waiting in the next round isUrawa Red Diamonds,led by BG Pathum United's former head coachRicardo Rodríguez.

“We had a chip on our shoulder after last year so we're very pleased to go through to the next round,” Teguramori told the-afc after the game.[32]“Kitchee are a very good team and they've beaten Thai teams before. But coaches always say if you study the other team's tactics you can always beat the other team and, even though there was a very long gap between the group stages and today, we were able to prove that we can win.”

On 22 August 2022, BG Pathum United took on the then-four-time semi-finals Urawa Red Diamonds at theSaitama Stadium 2002.Despite the player's best efforts, Urawa Red Diamonds were too strong as they ran out 4–0 winners[29]thanks to a goal each fromDavid Moberg Karlsson,Takuya Iwanami,Yosho Koizumi,andTakahiro Akimoto.

"We told our players they should keep their heads up and use this experience as a way to improve ourselves so that we can match the best football clubs in Asia," said Teguramori in the post-match press conference.[33]

"We realise this match is one of the most historic moments for the club, so this 4–0 defeat is something that has given us a wake-up call."

BG Pathum United returned from Japan and jumped right into the2022–23 Thai League 1season. In the first 10 league games of the season, Teguramori won all 5 matches at BG Stadium, but it was away from home that things seems tricky for Teguramori. Defeat to Chonburi on opening day, separated by away draws against Buriram United andPT Prachuap,followed by a shock defeat at Nongbua Pitchaya meant BG Pathum United trailed 6 points behind league leaders, and title rivals, Buriram united after matchday 9.[34]

A 2–0 defeat by Aurelio Vidmar'sBangkok UnitedatThammasat Stadiumin the "Pathum Thani Derby" means 0 away wins from 5 attempts in the opening 10 games for BG Pathum United.[35][36]

24 October 2022, BG Pathum United announced that the club has parted ways with Makoto Teguramori.[37]Assistant coach, Mitsuo Kato, is handed the interim head coach responsibility.

Matthew Smith's rebuilding project

Mitsuo Kato's one and only game at the helm was the 2–2 home draw againstLampangon 29 October 2022. That same evening,Matthew Smithwas unveiled as the new head coach.[38][39]The Australian defender, who held the record as BG Pathum United's first foreign player to surpass the 114-appearance milestone,[40]began his time as head coach in style by beatingKasem Bundit University3–0 in the2022–23 Thai FA Cupsecond round. That cup victory was followed by a 4-0[41]thumping overNakhon Ratchasima- the team's first three-point away from home of the season.

Lampang FC was swatted away 7-1[42]in round three of the2022–23 Thai FA Cupto cap off Smith's first 7 matches with 5 wins in all competitions. The Thai domestic season took a break during the new year and the2022 AFF Championship.In this January transfer window, coinciding with the Thai League mid-season break, BG Pathum United undergoes massive squad changes that saw a total of 12 players exit the club, both on loan and permanently. Traveling in the opposite are 10 new arrivals in the playing squad to boost the rebuilding of the new team.[43]

Smith suffered defeat to Port FC[44]atPAT Stadiumon second leg opening day which started a 4-match winless run in the league. BG Pathum United's form did not improve as they suffered another 4-match winless run at began in late February until March.[45]

19 March 2023, 30 minutes after losing toBangkok United,[46][47]the club dropped the announcement that Matthew Smith has been relieved from the head coach role and reassigned as the club's technical director.[48]Assistant coach,Supachai Komsilp,is handed the interim head coach job.[48]

On 8 May 2023,Thongchai Sukkokiwas appointed as BG Pathum United's fifth head coach of the season.[49]Thongchai's debut match ended with a home win over Chonburi, followed by a defeat to Buriram United in the2022–23 Thai League Cupfinal.[50]BG Pathum United took part in the2022 J.League Asia Challengewhere they would faceKawasaki Frontalein a 3–1 lost.

BG Pathum United started off the2023–24 Thai League 1season well, drawing 2–2 to Police Tero on matchday 1 on 11 August 2023, and went on to draw 0–0 at home against PT Prachuap on 18 August 2023. The club then flies off toShanghaito faceShanghai Porton 22 August 2023 in the2023–24 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offswhen in the 12-minute, Uzbekistan striker,Igor Sergeyevopened up the account to lead the match 1–0 before scoring his second goal in the 26th minute and eventually scoring a hat-trick in the 61st minute to send BG Pathum United through to the2023–24 AFC Champions Leaguegroup stage in a 2–3 away win at thePudong Football Stadium.On 16 June 2024, BG Pathum United won their firstThai League CupwhereTeerasil Dangdascored in the 90+8th stoppage time to secure the only goal in the match against Muangthong United to win the cup.Kritsada Kamanwas also voted the 'Best Player' in the competition.

BG Pathum United then participate in the recently revived tournament, the2024–25 ASEAN Club Championshipbeing placed alongside Indonesian clubPSM Makassar,Vietnamese clubĐông Á Thanh Hóa,Malaysian clubTerengganu,Cambodian clubPreah Khan Reach Svay Riengand MyanmarShan United.BG Pathum United will play their first match of the tournament at theBatakan StadiuminBalikpapanagainst PSM Makassar on 21 August 2024 where both team contested in a goalless draw.

Academy development

Bangkok Glass Football Club has started football academy to select kids or teenagers who are interested in training football skills from the basic level to an advanced level in international programs by professional coaches. Training kids to have the knowledge of football correctly and making kids be true athletes. Even more, it can be adapted for the future to the professional level.

In 2009, Bangkok Glass opened its first youth academies,[51]football clinic, every Saturday and Sunday. Under the direction of Hans Emser, the BGFC academy is recognized as one of the best in the country. They were prepared, trained, and selected youth players who have the potential to be a part of the first team of the club.

In 2012, Bangkok Glass signed a partnership agreement withAssumption Collegeof Assumption Campus Rama 2 to be part of supporting football players and personnel of the school to have more knowledge in football and also developed young players who had the potential and ability to be a part of the Bangkok Glass players in the future.

In the same year, Bangkok Glass Football Club did support Siam Bangkok Glass (Rangsit F.C.) to compete in the Thai Royal Cup football matchKhǒr Royal Cupuntil winning the Royal Cup and was promoted to play Regional football league, Bangkok and metropolitan area. The club has the policy to give the team Rangsit FC is the birth stage of the club youth footballers. It was creating opportunities, practicing, and learning to be a professional player before getting a chance to play in Bangkok Glass Football Club next.

In 2013, Bangkok Glass was a 2-year partnership withThonburi Universitytogether to make a team Thonburi – BG United club, sent the team to compete in the regional football league, central and western zone, hadSathit Bensohas the head coach and Bangkok Glass Club youth football players joined the team.

In 2015, The Rabbits joinedAFC Champions Leaguefor the first time. After a successful decade, Bangkok Glass established Yamaoka Hanasaka Academy in collaboration withCerezo OsakaandYanmarfor developing young footballers to become professional footballers.[52]which is located at Klong 4 Rangsit, Pathum thani. Currently is welcoming youth to practice in the academy, U-12, U-15, and U-18.

On 6 December 2022, former Singaporean defender,Kadir Yahayasigned a two-year contract as the head of youth football at the club

Affiliated clubs

The club signed a partnership agreement with Cerezo Osaka of theJ1 Leaguein September 2012. 2022 marks the 10th year of the Club Club partnership with Cerezo Osaka, for which Yanmar is the top partner.Yanmarsupports the development of BG Pathum United playing in the Thai League 1, which is the top level of the Thai football system through sponsorship of both the professional club. In 2018,Chaowat Veerachatjoined the partner club on loan to play forCerezo Osaka U-23and on 25 June 2022, he joins the Cerezo Osaka senior squad on loan in a trade deal while Cerezo Osaka player,Yusuke Maruhashijoins BG Pathum United on a loan until 31 May 2023.
On 23 September 2023, BG Pathum have inked a three-year collaboration withSingapore Premier Leagueclub, Tampines Rovers. As part of the agreement, the Singaporean outfit will be renamed BG Tampines Rovers from 2024.Kadir Yahayawho is the former Tampines Rovers head coach and current head of youth football for BG Pathum, played a pivotal role in securing the deal. It also understands that after the three years, the Thai club will take over operations of Tampines Rovers to help raise the standards of the league. Under the arrangement, Tampines can gain access to BG Pathum's top-notch facilities for pre-season and mid-season preparations, as well as tap on BG Pathum resources related to modern football technology and cutting-edge sports science, as well as marketing, social media and fan engagement. Thai manufacturer, Bangkok Glass or BG will also become the team's shirt-front sponsor.

Former players

For details on former players, seeCategory:Bangkok Glass F.C. players.

Crest

Kits and sponsors

Title sponsors

Period Kit Manufacturer Main Sponsor
2008–2014 Umbro Leo
2014–2021 Nike[55]
2021–2023 Warrix
2023– Nike

Kit evolution

Home

2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020/2021
2021/22
2022/23
2023/24
2024/25

Away

2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020/21
2021/22
2022/23
2023/24
2024/25

Third

2012
2013
2014
2021/22
2022/23
2022/23
2023/24

Stadium

BG Stadium

BG Stadium,initially named LEO Stadium, is the official home ground of BG Pathum United Football Club, located on the perimeter of the Bangkok Glass Public Company Limited, Pathum Thani province. Since its grand opening in 2010, the ground has been installed with high-qualityartificial surface.However, from the 2018 season onward, the stadium was replaced with realgrasswhile the iconic three-sided stadium has gone through multiple phases of evolution to reach its current 15,114 seating capacity and has been approved by FIFA and theAFCas an “A Class”level football ground.

Due to theCOVID-19 pandemic,BG Stadium was chosen as the host venue for the2021 AFC Champions Leaguegroup F matches and2022 AFC Champions LeagueGroup G matches.

To mark the 114th Anniversary of German clubBorussia Dortmundand BG Pathum United new 'E stand', both club played a friendly match at theBG Stadiumon 21 July 2024 where BG Pathum United won 4–0 with goals coming fromMelvyn Lorenzen,Teerasil Dangda and two goals fromJaroensak Wonggornin front of 14,114 crowd.

Coordinates Location Stadium Capacity Year
14°00′02″N100°40′45″E/ 14.000649°N 100.679028°E/14.000649; 100.679028 Pathum Thani BG Stadium 15,114 2010–present

Players

First team squad

As of 24 January 2025

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules;some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK KOR Jung Hyeon-ho
2 DF THA Sanchai Nontasila
5 MF THA Kritsada Kaman
6 MF THA Sarach Yooyen
8 MF THA Airfan Doloh
9 FW THA Surachat Sareepim
10 FW THA Teerasil Dangda
11 FW THA Patrik Gustavsson
13 DF THA Marco Ballini
14 MF CRC Freddy Álvarez
15 MF JPN Kodai Tanaka
16 DF GEO Nika Sandokhadze
17 MF JPN Gakuto Notsuda
18 MF THA Chanathip Songkrasin(Captain)
20 DF KOR Hwang Myung-hyun
22 FW THA Chananan Pombuppha
23 DF THA Santiphap Channgom
No. Pos. Nation Player
26 DF THA Thanet Suknate
28 GK THA Saranon Anuin
29 DF THA Warinthon Jamnongwat
38 GK THA Nattapong Khajohnmalee
45 FW THA Nattawut Suksum
47 DF THA Nuttawut Wongsawang
49 DF THA Khatawut Poladao
50 MF THA Teerapat Pruetong
59 MF THA Anan Samaae
69 DF SEN Seydine N'Diaye
75 FW BRA Raniel
78 DF SEN Christian Gomis
81 DF THA Waris Choolthong
85 GK THA Issarapong Waewdee
91 FW SGP Ilhan Fandi
93 GK THA Pisan Dorkmaikaew
99 FW SGP Ikhsan Fandi

Note 1: Players who areAFC Champions League-quota foreign players are listed inbold.

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined underFIFA eligibility rules;some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
3 DF THA Shinnaphat Leeaoh(atRatchaburi)
4 MF THA Chaowat Veerachat(atChonburi)
19 MF THA Thanadol Kaosaart(atNakhon Ratchasima)
24 MF THA Jaroensak Wonggorn(atCerezo Osaka)
31 DF THA Thawatchai Inprakhon(atNara Club)
48 MF THA Kanokpon Buspakom(atRayong)
49 GK THA Nalawich Intacharoen(atNakhon Si United)
55 DF THA Chanapach Buaphan(atNara Club)
77 MF THA Sivakorn Tiatrakul(atPT Prachuap)
No. Pos. Nation Player
DF THA Adisak Sosungnoen(atKhon Kaen United)
MF THA Chatmongkol Thongkiri(atPT Prachuap)
DF THA Apisit Sorada(atRatchaburi)
GK THA Kittipong Phuthawchueak(atMuangthong United)
FW UGA Melvyn Lorenzen(atMuangthong United)
MF THA Ekanit Panya(atEhime FC)
MF THA Thanakrit Laorkai(atTiamo Hirakata)
FW THA Thitipat Ekarunpong(atTiamo Hirakata)
MF THA Nanthiphat Chaiman(atBG Tampines Rovers)
FW THA Witthawat Phraothaisong(atBG Tampines Rovers)

Coaching staff

Position Name
Head coach Anthony Hudson
Assistant coach Kane Wintersgill
Supachai Komsilp
Amnaj Kaewkiew
Peerapong Pichitchotirat
Goalkeeping coach Marquinhos Domingues
Kittisak Rawangpa
Physiotherapists Yongsak Lertdamrongkiet
Saranyoo Kheawlek
Chalotorn Chaisiri
Doctor Pakapon Issaragrisil
Fitness coaches Neri caldeair Junior
Auttapon Boonsan
Phudith Phakaprapaboonnakul
Interpreter Hasdin Sukkoki
Nutritionist Thanatpong Sukwong
Team's Staff Vinicius Santos Costa
Twatchai Khamkloy
Sarot Jaroensuk
Pornchai Phonkun
Masseurs Anupat Kraisung
Suntisuk Sakuldee
Kanoksak Thongchu
Analysts Kittipat Sioain
Kanate Thanasunthonsut

Managerial history

List of BG Pathum United managers by years (2009–present)[56]

Name Nat Period Honours
Hans Rudolf Emser March 2009 – June 2009 2009 Singapore CupRunner-up
Surachai Jaturapattarapong June 2009 – June 2010 2009 Singapore CupRunner-up
2009 Thai Super Cup
2010 Queen's Cup
Carlos Roberto June 2010 – October 2010
Supasin Leelarit October 2010 – December 2010 2010 Singapore Cup
Sathit Bensoh December 2010 – March 2011
Arjhan Srong-ngamsub March 2011 – December 2011
Surachai Jaturapattarapong January 2012 – October 2012
July 2017 – November 2017
January 2022 – February 2022
October 2024 – January 2025
Phil Stubbins October 2012 – March 2013
Anurak Srikerd March 2013 – May 2013
June 2014 – November 2014
November 2015 – June 2016
April 2018 – October 2018
2014 Thai FA Cup
Attaphol Buspakom May 2013 – June 2014 2013 Thai FA CupRunner-up
Ricardo Rodríguez November 2014 – November 2015 2015 Kor Royal CupRunner-up
Aurelio Vidmar August 2016 – July 2017
May 2021 – November 2021
2021 Thailand Champions Cup
Josep Ferré November 2017 – March 2018
Dusit Chalermsan October 2018 – April 2021
November 2021 – January 2022
2019 Thai League 2
2020–21 Thai League 1
Makoto Teguramori February 2022 – October 2022
December 2023 – October 2024
2022 Thailand Champions Cup
2023–24 Thai League Cup
Mitsuo Kato(interim) October 2022
Matt Smith October 2022 – March 2023
Supachai Komsilp(interim) March 2023 – May 2023
January 2025
Thongchai Sukkoki May 2023 – December 2023
Anthony Hudson February 2025 – Present

Continental record

Season Competition Round Club Home Away Aggregate
2015 AFC Champions League Preliminary round 2 Johor Darul Ta'zim 3–0
Play-off round Beijing Guoan 0–3
2021 AFC Champions League Group F Kaya–Iloilo 4–1 1–0 2nd out of 4
Ulsan Hyundai 0–2 0–2
Viettel 2–0 3–1
Round of 16 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(2–4p)
2022 AFC Champions League Group G Melbourne City 1–1 0–0 1st out of 4
Jeonnam Dragons 0–0 2–0
United City 5–0 3–1
Round of 16 Kitchee 4–0
Quarter-finals Urawa Red Diamonds 0–4
2023–24 AFC Champions League Play-off round Shanghai Port 3–2
Group I Ulsan Hyundai 1–3 1–3 4th out of 4
Johor Darul Ta'zim 2–4 1–4
Kawasaki Frontale 2–4 2–4
2024–25 ASEAN Club Championship Group A PSM Makassar 0–0 1st out of 6
PKR Svay Rieng 2–1
Đông Á Thanh Hóa 1–1
Shan United 4–1
Terengganu 4–3
Semi-finals Buriram United
Singapore Cup Group B Tanjong Pagar United 2–1 TBD
Geylang International 2–2
Balestier Khalsa
Lion City Sailors

Statistics

Statistics of BG Pathum United in Asian competitions.

By country

Season by season record

Season League[57] FA Cup League
Cup
Kor Cup/
Champions
Cup
AFC
Champions
League
Other Top scorer
Division P W D L F A Pts Pos Name Goals
2009 TPL 30 16 8 6 45 31 56 3rd QF Singapore
Cup – RU
Nantawat Tansopa 11
2010 TPL 30 12 9 9 48 38 45 5th R3 QF Singapore
Cup – W
Chatree Chimtalay 10
2011 TPL 34 15 8 11 55 41 53 5th R4 R3 Sarayuth Chaikamdee 15
2012 TPL 34 10 15 9 53 39 45 8th SF SF Samuel Ajayi 11
2013 TPL 32 14 8 10 32 40 50 5th RU R2 Chatree Chimtalay 10
2014 TPL 38 14 7 17 70 65 49 10th W QF Lazarus Kaimbi 12
2015 TPL 34 15 11 8 47 38 56 6th R3 R3 RU PO Darko Tasevski
Aridane
9
2016 TL 31 18 3 10 62 41 57 3rd R2 R2 Ariel Rodríguez 19
2017 T1 34 16 8 10 63 44 56 5th R3 R1 Jhasmani Campos
Surachat Sareepim
10
2018 T1 34 11 9 14 55 46 42 14th R2 RU David Bala
Surachat Sareepim
8
2019 T2 34 24 6 4 76 27 78 1st R2 QF Barros Tardeli 18
2020–21 T1 30 24 5 1 54 13 77 1st R2 Victor Cardozo 15
2021–22 T1 30 17 9 4 52 27 60 2nd QF QF W R16 Diogo 10
2022–23 T1 30 12 5 13 42 39 41 9th QF RU W QF Teerasil Dangda 11
2023–24 T1 30 15 9 6 59 38 54 4th R2 W GS Ikhsan Fandi 8
Champions Runners-up Third place Promoted Relegated

Honours

Domestic competitions

Leagues

Cups

Others

Club Ranking

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