Thai goalkeeper Poomraphee set for professional move to V-Varen Nagasaki
The 18-year-old helped Kashima Gakuen reach Japan’s national high school championship final and has trained with the J.League club.
V-Varen Nagasaki has confirmed that Thai goalkeeper Poomraphee Siribunyakul will turn professional with the Japanese club, with his contract taking effect on 1 January 2027. The 18-year-old is currently a student at Japan’s Kashima Gakuen High School.
Poomraphee has already taken part in training at the J.League side. He reportedly made an impression on the club through his performances during those sessions.
At school level, he contributed to Kashima Gakuen’s run to the final in the 104th edition of Japan’s National High School Soccer Championship. His performances brought him recognition and a place within Thailand’s youth national team setup ahead of his planned move into professional football.
