Madam Pang explains why Thai League adjusts foreign player quota to 5+2, confirms it meets development needs
“Madam Pang” Nualphan Lamsam, President of the Football Association of Thailand, chaired the meeting of Thai League 1 clubs, which was attended by “Sia Fluke” Thanawat Nitikanchana, Chairman of the Thai League 1 competition, along with representatives from 16 clubs at the Football Association meeting room on the 2nd floor on November 19. The important agenda was the consideration of increasing the foreign player quota for the 2025/26 season, which was unanimously agreed upon by 16 clubs with a stake in the event
Nualphan Lamsam, President of the Football Association of Thailand and President of Thai League Co., Ltd. Revealed that in order to develop the Thai League to keep up with the current situation of the football world. To be more fun and exciting and to be a ufabet https://ufabet999.app league with quality comparable to leading leagues in Asia (which use more foreign player quotas than the Thai League). She sees increasing the quota as something that meets the needs. Both in playing in our country to develop the quality of Thai national team players.
As well as increasing the potential of the team and athletes to compete in continental and international competitions. Currently, the Thai League is the number 1 league in ASEAN and is in the top 10 in Asia in terms of coefficient, still ranked 4th in the Eastern Asian League. Behind the 3rd ranked league, the Chinese Super League (China), by only 4 points. If it overtakes to 3rd place from the performance of Thai clubs in the ACL. The Thai League will increase the quota for the Asian Cup to 4 teams in the future.
Madam Pang also said that adding foreign players to the Thai League will increase the competition to develop skills within the team. Thai players will have to try to develop themselves to be able to compete in more intense games. The meeting agreed to follow the J-League guidelines of Japan, which is to send 5 foreign players. This format also gives Thai players a chance to have a place and develop themselves to be equal to the superior foreign players.
“The meeting, which included all 16 member clubs. Unanimously resolved to increase the quota of foreign players to 7 who can register but 5 who can compete. This was considered appropriate because if more were to be registered. There might be a gap between small and big teams.”
The president of the Football Association of Thailand added that the meeting considered the ASEAN player quota to be still important. Because the Thai League is likely to be the best league in ASEAN that can attract skilled ASEAN players to join. Which will make the Thai League more interesting and popular in the eyes of neighbors. Therefore, it was resolved to allow unlimited registration, but no more than 2 players can enter the field. An opportunity will be sought to discuss with the ASEAN leagues. To open up the Thai player quota in those leagues as well.
However, the Football Association of Thailand has not neglected the development of Thai national football players. Therefore, a committee will be set up to develop the Thai national team. Which will be joined by experts in the football industry. There will also be discussions with various football associations. In ASEAN about opening a special quota for Thai players or players in ASEAN, similar to the J-League in Japan. Which has a partner quota for players in ASEAN to play as a local player quota.
Summary of the foreign footballer quota for the Thai League 1 football competition next season 2025/26 will be as follows: 1. Foreign footballers can register 7 people / can play 5 people and 2. ASEAN footballers can register unlimited / can play 2 people.