Khon Kaen Mordindang F.C.

Khon Kaen Mordindang Football Club (Thai สโมสรฟุตบอลขอนแก่น มอดินแดง), is a Thai professional football club based in Mueang, Khon Kaen, Thailand.[1] The club is currently playing in the Thai League 3 Northeastern region.

Khon Kaen Mordindang
ขอนแก่น มอดินแดง
Full nameKhon Kaen Mordindang Football Club
Nickname(s)The Thunder Squirrels
(กระรอกสายฟ้า)
Founded2018; 6 years ago (2018)
GroundStadium of Khon Kaen University
Khon Kaen, Thailand
Capacity1,000
Coordinates16°28′36″N 102°49′04″E / 16.476728°N 102.817723°E / 16.476728; 102.817723
ChairmanSomsak Taewiriyakul
Head coachPatomphong Khamchandee
LeagueThai League 3
2023–24Thai League 3, 8th of 13 in the Northeastern region
Websiteweb.facebook.com/KhonKaenMordindangFC

History

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In 2018, the club was established and competed in the 2018 Thailand Amateur League Northeastern region, using the stadium of Khon Kaen university as the ground. At the end of the season, they have promoted to the 2019 Thai League 4.[2]

In 2019, the club become a professional football club. Khon Kaen Mordindang competed in the Thai League 4 for the 2019 season. The club has finished fourth place in the league of the Northeastern region.

In 2020, the Football Association of Thailand merged the Thai League 3 and Thai League 4. As a result of this incident, all teams in Thai League 4 were promoted to Thai League 3. Khon Kaen Mordindang competed in the Thai League 3 for the 2020–21 season. In late December 2020, the Coronavirus disease 2019 or also known as COVID-19 had spread again in Thailand, the FA Thailand must abruptly end the regional stage of the Thai League 3.[3] The club has finished the ninth place of the Northeastern region.[4] In the 2020 Thai League Cup, Khon Kaen Mordindang have competed for this tournament, they have won to Nakhon Ratchasima United in the first qualification round. However, the FA Thailand must cancel the Thai League Cup this year due to the spreading of COVID-19.[5]

In 2021, the 2021–22 season is the second consecutive season in the Thai League 3 of Khon Kaen Mordindang.[6] They started the season with a 0–3 home defeated to Muang Loei United[7] and they ended the season with a 0–2 away defeated to the Muang Loei United.[8] The club has finished tenth place in the league of the Northeastern region. In addition, in the 2021–22 Thai FA Cup Khon Kaen Mordindang defeated 1–5 to Songkhla in the second round, causing them to be eliminated.[9] While in the 2021–22 Thai League Cup Khon Kaen Mordindang defeated 0–1 to Udon United in the first qualification round, causing them to be eliminated too.[10]

In 2022, Khon Kaen Mordindang competed in the Thai League 3 for the 2022–23 season. It is their 4th season in the professional league. The club started the season with a 2–1 away win over Sisaket United[11] and they ended the season with a 1–3 home defeat to Sisaket United.[12] The club has finished 8th place in the league of the Northeastern region. In addition, in the 2022–23 Thai League Cup Khon Kaen Mordindang was defeated 1–5 by Udon Thani in the qualification play-off round, causing them to be eliminated.[13]

Stadium and locations

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Coordinates Location Stadium Year
16°28′36″N 102°49′04″E / 16.476728°N 102.817723°E / 16.476728; 102.817723 Nai Mueang, Mueang, Khon Kaen Stadium of Khon Kaen University 2018 – present

Season by season record

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Season League FA Cup League Cup T3 Cup Top goalscorer
Division P W D L F A Pts Pos Name Goals
2018 TA Northeast 3 3 0 0 22 1 9 1st Opted out Ineligible
2019 T4 Northeast 24 9 10 5 49 33 37 4th Opted out QR2   Tanapol Srithong 20
2020–21 T3 Northeast 15 3 3 9 18 28 12 9th R1 QR2   Phanu Wansuploed 5
2021–22 T3 Northeast 24 7 4 13 24 45 25 10th R2 QR1   Pakawat Wongsrikaew 4
2022–23 T3 Northeast 24 9 5 10 36 41 32 8th Opted out QRP   Tanapol Srithong 10
2023–24 T3 Northeast 24 7 7 10 34 44 28 8th Opted out QRP QR2   Tanapol Srithong 12
2024–25 T3 Northeast Opted out QR1 TBD
Champions Runners-up Promoted Relegated

Players

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Current squad

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As of 23 September 2024

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK   THA Tanadon Kampromma
4 DF   THA Warapong Pooduangdart
5 MF   THA Sirawit Chueahan
6 MF   THA Chunakorn Artnukarn
10 FW   THA Pakawat Wongsrikaew
11 MF   THA Kittikon Saosamran
12 MF   THA Phakkhanet Patee
15 DF   THA Tantathep Singkhampong
16 MF   THA Patiphan Khunnoi
17 FW   THA Thanarat Suphanklang
18 GK   THA Paphawin Deebong
19 DF   THA Witchakorn Saenwoem
22 MF   THA Thanayot Naphurat
24 DF   THA Ananyos Thumparak
25 GK   THA Aphisit Sonpanya
27 DF   THA Kittin Lorjanad
29 FW   THA Tanapol Srithong
No. Pos. Nation Player
30 FW   THA Nuttawut Nartthaisong
31 DF   THA Chaiyarit Nilchai
33 DF   THA Pattadon Bumrungrat
39 FW   THA Jenwit Wichana
41 MF   THA Thaksin Promkun
42 DF   THA Wirun Traikhummadan
45 MF   THA Sirasit Hochin
49 DF   THA Veerpat Kamsakaew
54 FW   THA Jetvit Uthoksiri
55 DF   THA Pattadon Sitthisart
59 FW   THA Sumetha Bunthuk
66 MF   THA Narathip Phoomaenam
77 FW   THA Natthaphon Phinitluek
89 MF   THA Thanapuritat Suwannapan
91 FW   THA Theeraphon Saenbun
92 DF   THA Jakrapob Chansongplueai

Club staff

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Position Staff
Chairman   Somsak Taewiriyakul
Club director & Team manager   Praphansak Chaweerat
Head coach   Wutthisak Moolmanee
Assistant coach   Mangkorn Charoenchai
  Komkrit Munkongsila
Goalkeeper coach   Wittaya Teswong

References

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  1. ^ "Club's official Facebook". Khon Kaen Mordindang.
  2. ^ "Khon Kaen Mordindang promoted to the 2019 Thai League 4 (in Thai)". Thailand Amateur League. 30 October 2018.
  3. ^ "FA Thailand must abruptly end the regional stage of the 2020–21 Thai League 3 (in Thai)". goal.com. 2 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Khon Kaen Mordindang has finished 9th place of the Northeastern region of the Thai League 3 in 2020–21 season (in Thai)". 2 May 2021.
  5. ^ "The FA Thailand has canceled the 2020 Thai League Cup due to the spreading of the COVID-19. (in Thai)". 2 May 2021.
  6. ^ Nattapong Saenson (4 September 2021). "The results of the Thai League 3 matchday 1. (in Thai)".
  7. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 3 Northeastern region matchday 1 – Khon Kaen Mordindang v Muang Loei United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 5 September 2021.
  8. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 3 Northeastern region matchday 26 – Muang Loei United v Khon Kaen Mordindang" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 26 February 2022.
  9. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai FA Cup second round – Songkhla v Khon Kaen Mordindang" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 24 November 2021.
  10. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League Cup first qualification round – Khon Kaen Mordindang v Udon United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 13 October 2021.
  11. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 3 Northeastern region matchday 1 – Sisaket United v Khon Kaen Mordindang" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 11 September 2022.
  12. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League 3 Northeastern region matchday 26 – Khon Kaen Mordindang v Sisaket United" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 18 March 2023.
  13. ^ "Full Time Summary Thai League Cup qualification play-off round – Khon Kaen Mordindang v Udon Thani" (PDF). thaileague.co.th. Thaileague. 19 October 2022.
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