The Football Association of Thailand announced the appointment of ‘Takayuki Nishigaya’ to manage the Thailand U23 national team

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The Football Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage is pleased to announce the official appointment of Takayuki Nishigaya as the head coach of the Thailand national men’s football team under 23 years old.

The Football Association of Thailand announced the appointment of 'Takayuki Nishigaya' to manage the Thailand U23 national team

In this appointment and launch, “Madam Pang” Nualphan Lamsam, President of the Association, has assigned Chanwit Pholchiwin, Vice President of the Association. To take a photo with Takayuki Nishigaya and officially sign. Previously, the Technical Department of the Football Association of Thailand had discussed with Masatada Ishii, Head Coach of the Senior Thai National Team. About the format and guidelines for managing the Thai National Team U23 that are in line with and can continuously raise the level of players to the Senior Thai National Team.

Takayuki Nishigaya said about his appointment, “I am honored and very happy to be here. Thank you for the opportunity from the Football Association of Thailand and especially the president of the association (Nualphan Lamsam) who contacted me directly. Making me feel the trust in me. It was an easy decision and, as I said, I am very pleased.”

“I have had the opportunity to coach a team that met the Thai national team. Of course, for me, the Thai national team is a strong ยูฟ่าเบท https://ufabet999.app team and a difficult opponent. I see an opportunity to develop Thai players because I know that Thai players have good potential. Especially in terms of technique and individual abilities. As a coach for over 20 years. I want to use my experience to help develop Thai youth players to be the best.”

“As for Coach Ishii, we have a good relationship. I want to work with Coach Ishii. We will try to support each other and develop Thai football together. I would like to ask the fans to support me.”

Takayuki Nishigaya, 51, currently has experience playing for several J-League clubs. Including Nagoya Grampus, Avispa Fukuoka, Tokyo Verdy, JEF United and Albirex Niigata.

After that, he began his path to becoming a coach and completed the JFA S-License course, which is equivalent to the AFC ‘Pro’ Diploma. He went on to work with many clubs, such as the University of Tsukuba, Tokyo Verdy U15, Chukyo University, Albirex Niigata, Mito Hollyhock, SC Sagamihara, Matsumoto Yamaga, and most recently as the head coach of the Singapore national team. Leading the team to host the Thai national team in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Round 2, Asia Zone.

Takayuki Nishigaya is the second Japanese head coach of the Thailand national team under 23 years old in history. After Akira Nishino, with important missions to be in charge of the men’s football program, the 2025 SEA Games. Which Thailand is hosting. And the Asian Football Championship qualifiers in 2025.