Thai Teen Goalkeeper Signs Pro Deal With V-Varen Nagasaki
Eighteen-year-old Thai goalkeeper Phumi Ropi Siribunnyakul has signed a professional contract with J-League club V-Varen Nagasaki, effective January 1, 2027. He previously helped his Japanese high school team finish as runners-up in the national tournament and has trained with the club. The signing adds him to a list of V-Varen alumni who have gone on to play in European leagues.
Phumi Ropi Siribunnyakul, an 18-year-old goalkeeper from the Thai youth national team, has been confirmed by V-Varen Nagasaki to join the squad as a full‑time professional from the start of 2027. After representing his school in Japan and earning a call‑up to Thailand’s youth side, he impressed during a training stint with the club. V-Varen highlighted its history of producing internationals, noting former players like Ayase Ueda and Haruto Miura who have moved to leagues in France and Germany respectively.
