Chiangmai United F.C.
Thai football club
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Chiangmai United Football Club (Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอลเชียงใหม่ ยูไนเต็ด) is a Thai professional football club based in Chiang Mai province, Thailand.
Full nameChiangmai United Football Club
สโมสรฟุตบอลเชียงใหม่ ยูไนเต็ด
สโมสรฟุตบอลเชียงใหม่ ยูไนเต็ด
NicknamesThe White Elephants
(ช้างเผือก)
(ช้างเผือก)
Short nameCMUTD
Founded2015 as Changphueak Chiangmai
2017 as JL Chiangmai United
2020 as Chiangmai United
2017 as JL Chiangmai United
2020 as Chiangmai United
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| Full name | Chiangmai United Football Club สโมสรฟุตบอลเชียงใหม่ ยูไนเต็ด | ||
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| Nicknames | The White Elephants (ช้างเผือก) | ||
| Short name | CMUTD | ||
| Founded | 2015 as Changphueak Chiangmai 2017 as JL Chiangmai United 2020 as Chiangmai United | ||
| Ground | Chiang Mai Rajabhat University Mae Rim Campus Stadium Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, Thailand | ||
| Capacity | 10,000 | ||
| Chairman | Pichai Lertpongadisorn | ||
| Head Coach | Anucha Chaiyawong | ||
| League | Thai League 2 | ||
| 2024–25 | Thai League 2, 12th of 18 | ||
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History
The club, originally named Changphueak Chiangmai, was founded in 2015.[1] The club competed its first season in 2016 and won champion in the 2016 Thai Division 3 Tournament Northern Region and was promoted to Thai League 4 North Region. In 2017, the club was renamed to JL Chiangmai United with Jele as the team main sponsor.[2]
In 2020, the club was renamed to Chiangmai United.[3]
Sponsors
The following are sponsors of CMUTD (named "CMUTD Partners"):
Title
| Period | Kit Manufacturer | Title Sponsor | Co Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2019 | FBT | Moose Cider / Jele | |
| 2020 | VOLT | Moose Cider / Jele | Thai AirAsia |
| 2021–2022 | Grand Sport Group | Moose Cider / Jele | Thai Vietjet Air |
| 2023–present | 2S Sport | VBeyond Development | Thai Vietjet Air |
Main
- Moose
- Jele
- Thai Vietjet Air
- Grand Sport Group
- Palaad Tawanron
- Nuan Bakery
Crest history
2020–present
Stadium and locations
| Coordinates | Location | Stadium | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°50′23″N 98°57′34″E | Don Kaeo, Mae Rim Chiang Mai Province |
700th Anniversary Stadium | 11 February 2017 – 19 March 2017 |
| 18°47′50″N 98°57′23″E | Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Province |
Chiang Mai University Stadium[4] | 1 – 29 April 2017 |
| 18°53′53″N 99°00′47″E | Nong Han, San Sai Chiang Mai Province |
In Tha Nin Stadium[5] | 7 May 2017 – 30 July 2017 |
| 18°48′05″N 98°59′22″E | Mueang Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Province |
Chiangmai Municipality Stadium[6] | 5 August 2017 – 8 October 2017 |
| 18°50′23″N 98°57′34″E | Don Kaeo, Mae Rim Chiang Mai Province |
700th Anniversary Stadium | 18 February 2018 – 27 October 2019 |
| 18°51′28″N 99°10′43″E | Doi Saket Chiang Mai Province |
Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna Stadium (Doi Saket) | 14 February 2020 – 31 March 2021 |
| 18°50′23″N 98°57′34″E | Don Kaeo, Mae Rim Chiang Mai Province |
700th Anniversary Stadium | 4 September 2021 – 28 April 2025 |
Season-by-season record
| Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Top goalscorer | |||||||||
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| Division | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | Pos | Name | Goals | |||
| 2016 | DIV 3 North | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 5 | 18 | 1st | Opted out | Ineligible | ||
| 2017 | T4 North | 24 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 46 | 17 | 49 | 1st | SF | QR1 | Chatchai Narkwijit | 20 |
| 2018 | T3 Upper | 26 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 60 | 31 | 59 | 1st | R2 | QR1 | Chatchai Narkwijit | 20 |
| 2019 | T2 | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 43 | 43 | 40 | 11th | R1 | R2 | Hiziel Souza Soares | 12 |
| 2020–21 | T2 | 34 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 64 | 28 | 69 | 2nd | R1 | – | Melvin de Leeuw | 17 |
| 2021–22 | T1 | 30 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 28 | 56 | 19 | 16th | R3 | R2 | Bill | 5 |
| 2022–23 | T2 | 34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 36 | 32 | 54 | 5th | R4 | R1 | Melvin de Leeuw | 8 |
| 2023–24 | T2 | 34 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 52 | 41 | 49 | 9th | R3 | QR3 | Mosquito | 13 |
| 2024–25 | T2 | 32 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 41 | 48 | 40 | 12th | Opted out | Opted out | Elson Hooi | 10 |
| Champions | Runners-up | Promoted | Relegated |
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coaching staff
| Position | Name |
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| Caretaker Head Coach |  Anucha Chaiyawong |
| Assistant Coach | Sarawut Wongmai |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Pansa Meesatham |
| Physiotherapist | Pinkchai Hanwachira Techin Boonmee Pawarit Chaichana |
| Marketing Communications & Media Manager | Nitipong Yuantrakul |
| Club Photographer & Media Staff | Peerayu Niamsub |
| Team Officer | Pichit Srisawad Sathaporn Chantanakhet |
| Sport Scientist | Suriya Wongsrikao Nattapong Pongnikorn |
| Sport Marketing & Creative | Supanut Charoenrat |
| General Manager | Bannasit Wiangsamut |
| Team Manager | Srisopha Kotkhamlue |
Coaches
Coaches by Years (2016–present)
Chalongchai Leelahacheewa 2016–2017- Peerapat Pasithakarnkul 2017
- Apichart Mosika 2017–2018
- Surachai Jirasirichote 2018
- Chusak Sriphum 2018
- Somchai Makmool 2018–2019
Leones Pereira dos Santos 2019- Surachai Jirasirichote 2019
- Carlos Eduardo Parreira 2020
Dennis Amato 2020–2021- Surapong Kongthep 2021
- Ailton Silva 2021–2022
- Chusak Sriphum 2022
- Somchai Chuayboonchum 2022–2023
- Wanderley Junior 2023
- Surachai Jirasirichote 2023–2024
Jeffrén Suárez 2024- Anucha Chaiyawong (Caretaker) 2024–
Honours
Domestic leagues
- Thai League 2
- Runners-up (1): 2020–21
- Thai League 3
- Champions (1): 2018
- Thai League 3 Upper Region
- Champions (1): 2018
- Thai League 4 Northern Region
- Champions (1): 2017
- Football Division 3
- Champions (1): 2016
