Ang Zhiwei
Ang Zhiwei is a Singaporean footballer who plays in the S.League for Warriors FC.[1] He started his career as an attacking midfielder but now plays as a defender.
 Ang Zhi Wei turning out for Woodlands Wellington in a S.League match against Warriors F.C. on 21 February 2013. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name |
Ang Zhiwei Simplified Chinese: 洪志伟 | ||
| Date of birth | 2 August 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Singapore | ||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Warriors FC | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008 | SAFFC (Prime League) | ||
| 2009 | Geylang United (Prime League) | 3 | (18) |
| 2010 – 2011 | SAFSA (NFL Division 1) | (20) | |
| 2012 | Geylang United | 23 | (1) |
| 2013 | Woodlands Wellington | 26 | (2) |
| 2014 | Tampines Rovers | 15 | (1) |
| 2015–2016 | Home United | 22 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2008 – 2009 | Singapore U21 | 16 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 August 2016 | |||
Club career
He started to focus on football after rejection from his school's basketball team due to his height.[2]
Ang started off as a player in the Prime League until he came to prominence in the 2009 S.League season. At that time, he took a part of the Geylang United squad which overcame reigning Singapore Cup champions, Bangkok Glass, to capture the Singapore Cup. His performance also led to being selected for the Singapore Under-21 National Team.[3]
As he was conscripted for National Service in 2010, his professional footballing career came to a standstill. Ang turned out for NFL Division One side, Singapore Armed Forces Sports Association (SAFSA) during his two years as a national serviceman and was the captain of the SAFSA side.
Geylang United
Upon the completion of his national service, Ang returned to Geylang United for the 2012 S.League season, where he played his first full season with the Eagles.
Woodlands Wellington
On 1 January 2013, it was announced that he had joined Woodlands Wellington along with Shahril Alias after spending one season at Bedok Stadium, joining up with former Geylang United captain and goalkeeper, Yazid Yasin.[4]
He made his debut for Woodlands Wellington on 21 February 2013 in a 2–2 draw against Warriors F.C.[5]
Tampines Rovers
On 21 December 2013, Tampines Rovers announced the signing of Ang for the 2014 season.[6]
Home United
Following a disappointing 2014 season, Home United signed Ang along with three other of his Tampines Rovers teammates.[7]
International career
Ang was selected for the Singapore Under-21 National Team in 2008.
While taking part in the annual Vietnam Youth Newspaper Cup competition in 2009, Ang scored his first international goal against Thailand Under-21 in a 3–1 victory on 11 October 2009.[8]
Club Career Statistics
- As of 23 August 2016
| Club | Season | S.League | Singapore Cup | Singapore League Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Geylang United | 2012 | 20 (3) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 26 (3) | 1 |
| Woodlands Wellington | 2013 | 25 (1) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| Tampines Rovers | 2014 | 8 (7) | 0 | 2 (4) | 0 | 3 | 1 | 13 (11) | 1 |
| Home United | 2015 | 19 (3) | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 24 (3) | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
- All numbers encased in brackets signify substitute appearances.
References
- "2015 S.League Club Preview: Home United". FourFourTwo. Archived from the original on 27 September 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- S-League: Ang Zhi Wei overcomes rejection to make football dream a reality asiaone.com
- "Singapore beaten on penalties". Football Association of Singapore. Archived from the original on 24 December 2012.
- "Rams Swoop for Eagle Pair". Woodlands Wellington Football Club.
- "Match Statistics for Match 0004 - Woodlands Wellington FC vs Warriors FC". S.League. Archived from the original on 2 October 2015. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- "Transfer news for Tampines Rovers Football Club". Archived from the original on 21 April 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
- "2015 S.League Club Preview Home United". Archived from the original on 27 September 2015. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- "Singapore Olympic Team qualifies for semi finals". Football Association of Singapore. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2012.