Chonburi F.C.
association football club in Thailand
Chonburi Football Club (Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอลจังหวัดชลบุรี) is a Thai professional football club based in the city of Chonburi, Chonburi province, that competes in the first division in Thai football, Thai League 1, after promotion in the 2024–25 season. The team lifted the league title in 2007 which became the most successful season in their history.
Chonburi were founded in 1997. Their main rivals were Sriracha, who were also based in Chonburi Province prior to their move and subsequent dissolution. The team is widely known by the nickname "The Sharks", which can be seen in the crest of the club.
The club has won one Thai League 1 title, one Thai League 2 title, two Thai FA Cups, one Thai League Cup and four Kor Royal Cups.
History
Early years (1996–2000)
In its early years, Chonburii-Sannibat Samut Prakan Football Club was Assumption College Sriracha's football team. The team was managed by Annop Singtothong, Thanasak Suraprasert, Sontaya Khunpluem, and Wittaya Khunpluem. The team competed and were victorious in many youth tournaments, including the Institute of Physical Education's youth football tournament.
In 1996, Sannibat Samut Prakan Association competed in the Khǒr Royal Cup and came in second place.
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