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Port
การท่าเรือ เอฟซี
Full namePort Football Club
สโมสรฟุตบอล การท่าเรือ
Nickname(s)Port Lions (team)
Khlong Toei Lions (supporters)
Founded1967;57 years ago(1967)asPort Authority of Thailand Football Club
GroundPAT Stadium
Klong Toei,Bangkok,Thailand
Capacity6,250
OwnerMuang Thai Insurance
Port Authority of Thailand
ChairmanChalermchoke Lamsam
Head coachChoketawee Promrut(Interim)
LeagueThai League 1
2023–24Thai League 1,3rd
Websitehttp://portfcofficial /
Current season
Active departments of
Port Authority of Thailand
Football Football B Futsal

Port Football Club(Thai:สโมสรฟุตบอลการท่าเรือ), formerly known asPort Authority of Thailand,is a Thai professionalfootballclub based inKhlong Toei districtof centralBangkok.They compete in theThai League 1and are one of the most successful clubs inThai football,having won theKor Royal Cup8 times and theQueen's Cup6 times. In 2009 Thai Port added theThai FA Cupto their list of honours. In 2010, the club was triumphant again as they won the newly introducedThai League Cup.

History

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1967–1968: Foundation

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Founded in 1967 as Port Authority of Thailand Football Club by Major Prachuap Suntranakul, who was the director of Port Authority of Thailand at the time. He took on the role of chairman of Port Authority of Thailand and was instrumental in helping the club during its initial years.

Further information:Singhtarua F.C. in Asian football

1968–1980: Golden age

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In 1968, Port Authority of Thailand were crownedKor Royal Cupwinners, which sparked the most successful era in the club's history as they went on to win six Kor Royal Cup titles between 1968 and 1979. Port also had plenty of success in theQueen's Cup,winning it 4 times in succession from 1977 to 1980. Following the 1980 Queen's Cup win, Port Authority of Thailand won four trophies in 13 years.

2009–2010: Development of club's name and FA Cup Title

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At the start of the 2009 Thailand Premier League season, the club changed its name from Port Authority of Thailand toThai Port Football Club,The name change was introduced to be in line with the new Football Association of Thailand regulations that meant all teams in the top flight must be registered as limited companies.

Lineups of the2009 Thai FA Cup Finalbetween Port andBEC Tero Sasana[1]

In the same year, Thai Port F.C. ended a 16-year wait for a trophy when they were victorious in the 2009 Thai FA Cup Final. Thai Port F.C. opponents on the day atSuphachalasai StadiumwereBEC Tero.The match finished 1–1 after extra time, with Thai Port F.C. winning the penalty shoot out 5–4.Pipat Thonkanyascored the decisive spot kick after Port keeper Pattarakorn had saved BEC Tero's fifth penalty.[2]

2011–2015: Darkest period

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The Port Authority of Thailand has been granted the rights to operate the Thai Port in the Thai Premier League.

The Football Association of Thailand or the FAT and the Thai Premier League ruled on the legal dispute between the Port Authority of Thailand and the Thai Port Company, over the operating rights of the Thai Premier League's Thai Port.

According to the ruling, the Port Authority of Thailand, the club's original owner, has been granted operating rights of the team for the 2011–12 Thai Premier League season.

The FAT claimed its decision is based on the fact that the club's ownership was never officially signed over to the Thai Port FC Company.

Meanwhile, President of Thai Port Company, Pichet Munkong, threatened to file a civil lawsuit in the court of law, citing Thai Premier League regulations which says that a state-enterprise such as the Port Authority of Thailand, is prohibited from operating a football club.

Pichet is planning to sue the FAT, the Thai Premier League, and the Asian Football Confederation.

However, Thai Port will only be permitted to compete in the upcoming season of the country's top flight league, set to begin on February 12, once its operator is registered as a for-profit corporation.

It remains unclear how the Port Authority of Thailand is planning to proceed with this matter.[3]

The ongoing boardroom disputes finally took their toll as Thai Port dropped to Division 1 for the first time in 2012. Investment in the team wasn't forthcoming as several departing players were replaced with lower quality ones. Thai Port failed to find the back of the net in almost half of their league games and were relegated on the penultimate round of fixtures when they lost 2–1 at home to Muang Thong United.

2015–present: Madam Pang's takeover

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Nu Alpha n Lamsamchairperson of Port from 2015 to 2023
Port FC before theThai FA Cupfinal 2019

In 2015, the club was taken over byNu Alpha n Lamsam,Thai business woman, by signing the Memorandum of Understanding of a 5-year contract withPort Authority of Thailandto control the club's management.[4]Nu Alpha n, commonly known to locals as ‘Madam Pang’ the majority shareholder of Muang Thai Life Insurance and the Assistant Secretary General of the Democratic Party, which has held power over Bangkok for over a decade.[5]Since Port Co took over the management of the club in 2015 by Nu Alpha n, the team's results have improved.

In 2017, Port returned toThai League 1,Nu Alpha n Lamsam announced the appointment ofKiatisuk Senamuangas the new head coach of the club; Kiatisuk was manager of theThailand national football team2014–2017.[6]Kiatisuk resigned as coach of Port after just three months in charge, managing just one win, six losses and three draws during his time with the club.[7]

In 2018, ‘Madam Pang’ loosened the purse-strings significantly in the transfer window, making a clear statement to the rest of the division. Arrivals such as wingerNurul SriyankemfromChonburi,left-backKevin DeeromramfromRatchaburi Mitr Phol,and most significantly, forwardDragan BoškovićfromBangkok United.[5]The club finished third in the2018 Thai League 1season and created history by claiming 61 points – the club's highest points in a single season[8]underJadet Meelarpmanager.

Expected to be one of the contenders for the2019 Thai League 1title, Port looked on course for a successful campaign until June, when a poor run of form led to the sacking ofJadet Meelarp.[10]The club subsequently appointed national team assistantChoketawee Promrutas head coach and formerManchester CitydefenderSpencer Prioras technical director, sparking a reversal of the team's form as they won five of their next six games.[11]They also qualified for the2019 Thai FA CupFinal for the first time in a decade.[12]

Port won the Thai FA Cup 2019 title after defeatingRatchaburi Mitr Phol1-0 in the final held at theLeo Stadium,MidfielderSergio Suarezscored the only goal of the game in the third minute of the second half to give Port their second Thai FA Cup title in front of FIFA presidentGianni Infantinowho was among those in attendance. All eyes were on theVideo Assistant Referee(VAR) technology which was employed by the Football Association of Thailand for the cup final.[13]

On 20 June 2024, AFC confirmed Port will participate in the inaugural2024–25 AFC Champions League Twogroup stage.

Supporters

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Season Attendance Total attn.
2014 3,517 66,834
2015 4,044 68,763
2016 3,043 42,609
2017 4,210 67,361
2018 3,987 67,790
2019 5,087 76,312
As of 8 November 2019[14][15][16][17][18]

Supporters of Thai Port are often referred to as theKhlong Toei Army.The nameKhlong Toei Armyrefers toKhlong Toei District,the location of the club. "Nakrob Sad Nam-ngurn" refers to Orange-red Blue Warrior, the Thai Port's shirt colours.

The supporters of Thai Port andChonburihave forged a very close friendship. Many supporters of Thai Port went to the FA Cup final in 2010 wearing Thai Port colors to cheer for Chonburi againstMuangthong United.Likewise plenty of kitted-out Chonburi fans came to support Thai Port in their 2010 League Cup Final againstBuriram PEA

The club also attracts a large number of “Farang”(foreign) supporters, probably the largest foreign matchday following of any club in Thailand. Foreign fans are attracted due to the club's central location and proximity to theMRTrail network.[19]

Academy development

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In 2015, Port opened its first youth academies, under a collaboration agreement with Pathum Khongkha school,[20]U-14, U-16 and U-18 teams play inThailand Youth League.[21]An Under 14 team won 2019Paris Saint-GermainCup U-14.[22]

Stadium

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PAT Stadium

Port moved into thePAT StadiuminKhlong Toei district,Bangkokin 2009 which proved to be a very popular move with local supporters. Attendances rose sharply over the year and the club decided to build two new stands to increase the capacity from 6,000 to 7,000.[2]Match tickets cost 100–120 baht and are bought from a small ticket office next to the stadium.

The club has a souvenir shop which is located in the Stadium grounds. The shop stocks replica shirts, scarves and other merchandise.

Stadium and locations by season records

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Coordinates Location Stadium Capacity Year
13°57′04″N100°37′28″E/ 13.951133°N 100.624507°E/13.951133; 100.624507 Pathum Thani Thupatemee Stadium 25,000 2007
13°46′00″N100°33′10″E/ 13.766774°N 100.552844°E/13.766774; 100.552844 Bangkok Thai-Japanese Stadium 6,600 2008
13°42′54″N100°33′35″E/ 13.715106°N 100.559674°E/13.715106; 100.559674 Bangkok PAT Stadium 12,000 2009–present

Season record

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Season League[23] FA Cup League Cup Queen's
Cup 		Kor Cup/
Champions
Cup 		ACL AFC Cup/
ACL Two 		Top scorer
Division P W D L F A Pts Pos Name Goals
1996–97 TPL 34 9 14 11 44 39 41 11th — – — – – – — —
1997 TPL 22 9 5 8 36 35 32 4th — – — – – – — —
1998 TPL 22 10 7 5 50 27 37 4th — – – – – – Ronnachai Sayomchai 23
1999 TPL 22 12 3 7 31 16 39 2nd — – — – – – — —
2000 TPL 22 8 6 8 18 21 30 5th — – — – – – — —
2001–02 TPL 22 6 10 6 26 23 28 6th — – – – – – Pitipong Kuldilok 12
2002–03 TPL 18 10 3 5 25 19 33 3rd – – — – – – Sarayuth Chaikamdee 10
2003–04 TPL 18 9 1 8 29 28 28 5th – – — – – – — —
2004–05 TPL 18 7 5 6 26 27 26 4th – – – – – – Sarayuth Chaikamdee 10
2006 TPL 22 7 7 8 21 28 28 7th – – GR – – – Nirut Kamsawad 6
2007 TPL 30 9 9 12 36 43 36 12th – – – – – – Pitipong Kuldilok 7
2008 TPL 30 7 9 14 30 47 30 13th – – – – – – Teerawut Sanphan 6
2009 TPL 30 12 8 10 33 30 44 6th W – Not Enter – – – Pipat Thonkanya 10
2010 TPL 30 13 9 8 41 29 48 4th R3 W GR RU – QF Sarayuth Chaikamdee 13
2011 TPL 34 12 9 13 33 38 45 7th R3 RU – – – – Ekkachai Sumrei 4
2012 TPL 34 8 9 17 32 48 33 16th R4 R3 – – – – Olof Hvidén-Watson 10
2013 DIV 1 34 20 5 9 61 40 65 2nd QF R1 – – – – Leandro Oliveira 24
2014 TPL 38 15 9 14 44 52 45[24] 13th R4 R2 – – – – Leandro Oliveira 10
2015 TPL 34 10 3 21 31 49 33 17th R4 R2 – – – – Wuttichai Tathong 6
2016 DIV 1 26 13 8 5 55 30 47 3rd QF SF – – – – Rodrigo Maranhão 10
2017 T1 34 14 8 12 60 63 50 9th R3 R2 – – – – Josimar 13
2018 T1 34 19 4 11 73 45 61 3rd QF R2 – – – – Dragan Bošković 21
2019 T1 30 15 8 7 55 36 53 3rd W R1 – – – – Sergio Suárez 10
2020–21 T1 30 17 5 8 58 36 56 3rd R3 – – RU PR2 – Sergio Suárez 14
2021–22 T1 30 11 6 13 41 37 39 8th R3 R1 – – GR – Sergio Suárez 9
2022–23 T1 30 14 10 6 52 38 52 3rd SF R1 – – PO – Hamilton 15
2023–24 T1 30 16 9 5 72 37 57 3rd R1 SF – – PO – Teerasak Poeiphimai 15

Continental record

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Season Competition Round Club Home Away Aggregate
1986 Asian Club Championship Qualifying stage MalaysiaSelangor 0–1 0–1 0–2
1991 Asian Club Championship Quarter-finals
(Group A) 		QatarAl Rayyan 1–3 3rd out of 4
BangladeshMohammedan SC 4–1
United Arab EmiratesAl Shabab 1–3
2010 AFC Cup Group H VietnamSHB Đà Nẵng 2–3 0–0 2nd out of 4
Hong KongTai Po 2–0 1–0
SingaporeGeylang United 2–2 1–0
Round of 16 IndonesiaSriwijaya 4–1
Quarter-finals KuwaitAl-Qadsia 0–0 0–3 0–3
2020 AFC Champions League Preliminary round 2 PhilippinesCeres–Negros 0–1
2021 AFC Champions League Group J Hong KongKitchee 1–1 0–2 3rd out of 4
ChinaGuangzhou 3–0 5–1
JapanCerezo Osaka 0–3 1–1
2022 AFC Champions League Play-off round South KoreaUlsan Hyundai 0–3
2023–24 AFC Champions League Play-off round ChinaZhe gian g 0–1
2024–25 AFC Champions League Two Group F ChinaZhe gian g 1–0 2–1 TBD
SingaporeLion City Sailors 1–3
IndonesiaPersib Bandung 1–0

Players

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Current squad

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK ThailandTHA Somporn Yos
3 DF IndonesiaIDN Asnawi Mangkualam
4 DF ThailandTHA Suphanan Bureerat
5 DF IraqIRQ Frans Putros
6 DF ThailandTHA Chalermsak Aukkee
7 MF ThailandTHA Pakorn Prempak(Vice-captain)
8 MF ThailandTHA Tanaboon Kesarat(Captain)
9 MF ThailandTHA Nattawut Sombatyotha
10 MF ThailandTHA Bordin Phala
14 FW ThailandTHA Teerasak Poeiphimai
15 DF ThailandTHA Jaturapat Sattham
16 DF ThailandTHA Chinnawat Wongchai
17 DF SingaporeSGP Irfan Fandi
18 MF ThailandTHA Pathompon Charoenrattanapirom
20 MF ThailandTHA Phakhawat Sapphaso
22 FW BrazilBRA Felipe Amorim
23 DF ThailandTHA Kevin Deeromram
No. Pos. Nation Player
26 FW GuineaGUI Lonsana Doumbouya
27 DF ThailandTHA Thiti Thumporn
29 FW BrazilBRA Willen Mota
30 GK ThailandTHA Chanin Sae-ear
31 GK ThailandTHA Sumethee Khokpho
33 DF JapanJPN Noboru Shimura
35 DF GhanaGHA Isaac Honny
36 GK ThailandTHA Worawut Srisupha(Vice-captain)
37 MF ThailandTHA Chanukun Karin
38 FW ThailandTHA Natthakit Phosri
40 GK ThailandTHA Rangsiman Kemmueang
44 MF ThailandTHA Worachit Kanitsribampen
47 MF ThailandTHA Sittha Boonlha
62 MF ThailandTHA Chaiyawat Buran
88 MF ThailandTHA Chayapipat Supunpasuch
89 MF ThailandTHA Peeradol Chamratsamee
97 GK ThailandTHA Thiraphat Seanwande
99 MF ThailandTHA Tanasith Siripala

Out on loan

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
24 DF ThailandTHA Worawut Namvech(atRatchaburi)
— DF ThailandTHA Pattharapol Jeamking(atCustoms United)
— FW ThailandTHA Phodchara Chainarong(atMuang Loei United)
— DF ThailandTHA Meechok Marhasaranukun(atLampang)
— MF ThailandTHA Chanayut Jejue(atKrabi)
No. Pos. Nation Player
— FW ThailandTHA Nantawat Suankaew(atNakhon Si United)
— DF ThailandTHA Panomporn Puangmalai(atCustoms United)
— FW ThailandTHA Phuchit Petcharat(atCustoms United)
— DF ThailandTHA Nakin Wisetchat(atChiangmai)
— DF EnglandENG Charlie Clough(atChonburi)

Former players

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For details on former players, seeCategory:Port F.C. players.

Club officials

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Position Staff
President ThailandChalermchoke Lamsam
Honorary-President ThailandSara Lamsam
Team Manager ThailandThannya Wongnak
Head Coach ThailandChoketawee Promrut(Interim)
Assistant Coach ThailandPeeratat Phoruendee
Goalkeeping Coach BrazilBeto Guastel
Fitness Coach BrazilRafael Monteiro
ThailandKrittaphon Daengkula
ThailandItthiphon Rengchaiyaphum
Physiotherapist North MacedoniaDejan Tosevski

Managerial history

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Managers/head coaches by year (1996–present)

Honours

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National

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Team Winners Runners-up Years won Years runner-up
Thai League 1 0 1 – 1999
Thai League 2 0 1 – 2013
FA Cup 3 1 1982,2009,2019 1994
League Cup 1 1 2010 2011
Thailand Champions Cup 0 1 – 2020
Kor Royal Cup 8 1 1968, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1985, 1990 2010
Queen's Cup 6 3 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1987, 1993 1972, 1983, 1984

International

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