Mongolian football player signs on for two years with Krabi FC
A.Murun’s contract with Krabi FC has made him the first professional footballer from Mongolia.
The 24 year-old striker has signed a two-year professional contract with Krabi FC which plays in the Thai Division 1, a feeder league for the Thai Premier.
Born in Ulanbaatar, A.Murun is ranked 181st in the world, in the latest FIFA rankings, and 41st in AFC.
A.Murun was initially on trial at Division 2’s Rangsit FC, after which he underwent a preparation at Suphanburi FC in the Thai Premier League to acclimatize to the humid Southeast Asian climate. A brief try-out at Lao Toyota FC in Laos in early December the offer of a professional contract was made, but A.Murun opted instead to o join Krabi.
“I’m very happy and proud of becoming the first Mongolian professional football player,” said A.Murun after signing his contract at a press conference on Boxing Day.
“I dedicate this to my family, friends, teachers and all Mongolians who have supported me. I will play hard for Krabi FC. I hope 65 million Thai people will be interested in Mongolia, my country.”
Krabi FC President, Somkiat Kittidhrakul also hoped that the signing would spark a new relationship between the two nations.
“Murun is a very good player, that’s why we signed a professional contract with Murun,” he told reporters.
“This is the start of a good relationship between Krabi and Mongolia. I want many Mongolian people to support Krabi FC and Mongolian companies to be sponsors of Krabi FC.”
Prior to his big move, Murun had spent his career with American college leagues since 2009. He last played for Central Methodist Eagles of Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri, joining them from Hannibal–LaGrange University in 2010.
Murun’s Japanese representative Takashi Morimoto expressed his delight at finally finding a professional club for his client.
“I was looking for a chance for Murun for two years, it was not easy at all,” he told Goal.
“Murun did his best in spite of his difficult situation. This is a big success not only for Murun but also for all Mongolian people.”
Krabi FC, based in the scenic tourist resort town of the same name, play in the second-tier of the Thailand Football League and have set a target of reaching the top reaching the top of the ladder next season.
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The 24 year-old striker has signed a two-year professional contract with Krabi FC which plays in the Thai Division 1, a feeder league for the Thai Premier.
Born in Ulanbaatar, A.Murun is ranked 181st in the world, in the latest FIFA rankings, and 41st in AFC.
A.Murun was initially on trial at Division 2’s Rangsit FC, after which he underwent a preparation at Suphanburi FC in the Thai Premier League to acclimatize to the humid Southeast Asian climate. A brief try-out at Lao Toyota FC in Laos in early December the offer of a professional contract was made, but A.Murun opted instead to o join Krabi.
“I’m very happy and proud of becoming the first Mongolian professional football player,” said A.Murun after signing his contract at a press conference on Boxing Day.
“I dedicate this to my family, friends, teachers and all Mongolians who have supported me. I will play hard for Krabi FC. I hope 65 million Thai people will be interested in Mongolia, my country.”
Krabi FC President, Somkiat Kittidhrakul also hoped that the signing would spark a new relationship between the two nations.
“Murun is a very good player, that’s why we signed a professional contract with Murun,” he told reporters.
“This is the start of a good relationship between Krabi and Mongolia. I want many Mongolian people to support Krabi FC and Mongolian companies to be sponsors of Krabi FC.”
Prior to his big move, Murun had spent his career with American college leagues since 2009. He last played for Central Methodist Eagles of Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri, joining them from Hannibal–LaGrange University in 2010.
Murun’s Japanese representative Takashi Morimoto expressed his delight at finally finding a professional club for his client.
“I was looking for a chance for Murun for two years, it was not easy at all,” he told Goal.
“Murun did his best in spite of his difficult situation. This is a big success not only for Murun but also for all Mongolian people.”
Krabi FC, based in the scenic tourist resort town of the same name, play in the second-tier of the Thailand Football League and have set a target of reaching the top reaching the top of the ladder next season.
Short URL: http://ubpost.mongolnews.mn/?p=7120
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