Nazrul Nazari

Muhammad Nazrul bin Ahmad Nazari (born 11 February 1991), more commonly known as Nazrul Nazari or mononymously as Nazrul, is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a full-back or winger for Singapore Premier League club Hougang United whom he's the vice-captain of and the Singapore national team. Known for his pace, leadership skills and offensive attributes, Nazrul is regarded as one of the most consistent defenders in the league but is also capable of playing on the wings when called upon. He is currently Hougang United's highest all-time appearance maker and also currently the most loyal player in the league.

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Nazari is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Nazrul.
Nazrul Nazari
Nazrul Nazari playing for LionsXII in 2013
Personal information
Full name Muhammad Nazrul bin Ahmad Nazari[1]
Date of birth (1991-02-11) 11 February 1991
Place of birth Singapore
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Full-back / Winger
Team information
Current team
 Hougang United
Number 4
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2012 Young Lions 68 (8)
2013–2015 LionsXII 23 (2)
2016– Hougang United 146 (9)
International career‡
2012– Singapore 60 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Singapore
Sea Games
Bronze medal – third placeNaypyidaw 2013Football
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 August 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 December 2022

Nazrul began his career with youth development side, Young Lions before joining the LionsXII at the end of his developing stint. He joined Hougang United in 2016 and after a successful 2019 season, he was named in the league's Team of the Year. He is most known and remembered for his double somersault celebrations.

Nazrul is also a Singapore international, being a consistent member of the squad since his debut in 2012. He currently has amassed 60 appearances for the Lions.

Club career

Young Lions

Nazrul began his professional football career with Under-23 side Young Lions in the S.League in 2009.

LionsXII

In December 2011, the FAS announced that Nazrul was to join the newly formed LionsXII for the 2012 Malaysia Super League.

Hougang United

In 2016, Nazrul signed for Hougang United for the 2016 S.League campaign after LionsXII was disbanded in 2015. On 19 November 2022, Nazrul won the 2022 Singapore Cup, helping the Cheetahs clinch their first ever piece of silverware.

2023 season

On 26 February 2023, Nazrul became the fourth most capped player in Hougang after his start against Balestier Khalsa saw him reach 150 appearances, he capped his milestone with an assist for the opening goal. On 3 June 2023, Nazrul scored the second goal against Young Lions.

His start against the same opposition in Round 3 saw him joint third with Nurhilmi Jasni with 165 appearances and he would break that number and be the second most capped player after playing against the Young Lions.

International career

Nazrul made his international debut for Singapore in a friendly match against Hong Kong on 15 August 2012.

In 2022, Nazrul was included in the team for the 2022 FAS Tri-Nations Series and 2022 AFF Championship.[2][3]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played 27 Feb 2022. Caps and goals may not be correct.
Club Season S.League Singapore Cup Singapore
League Cup		 Asia Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Young Lions 2009 10100--—101
2010 20330——233
2011 263—--—263
2012 1010040—141
Total 668304000738
Club Season Malaysia
Super League		 Malaysia
FA Cup		 Malaysia Cup Asia Total
LionsXII 2013[4] 1510060—211
2014[5] 811000—91
2015 ????????????—????
Total 232106000302
Club Season S.League Singapore Cup Singapore
League Cup		 Asia Total
Hougang United 2016 230--00—230
2017 2035030—283
2018 1602000—180
2019 1823000—212
2020 140000030170
2021 121000000121
2022 221300030281
2023 0000000000
Total 125713030601477
Career total 178131001006020414
  • Young Lions and LionsXII are ineligible for qualification to AFC competitions in their respective leagues.
  • Young Lions withdrew from the 2011 and 2012 Singapore Cup, and the 2011 Singapore League Cup due to participation in AFC and AFF youth competitions.

International
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Singapore
201230
2015100
201630
201760
201870
201990
2021100
202210
Total490

International caps
NoDateVenueOpponentResultCompetition
403 June 2021King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Palestine0-4 (lost)2022 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
4311 November 2021Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium, Sharjah, UAE Kyrgyzstan1-2 (lost)Friendly
445 December 2021National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore Myanmar3-0(won)2020 AFF Championship
458 December 2021National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore Philippines2-1(won)2020 AFF Championship
4614 December 2021National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore Timor-Leste2-0(won)2020 AFF Championship
4722 December 2021National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore Indonesia1-1(draw)2020 AFF Championship
4825 December 2021National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore Indonesia2-4 (lost)2020 AFF Championship
511 June 2022Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Kuwait0–2 (lost)Friendly
528 June 2022Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan1–2 (lost)2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification
5311 June 2022Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Tajikistan0–1 (lost)2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification
5414 June 2022Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Myanmar6–2 (won)2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification
5521 Sept 2022Thống Nhất Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Vietnam0-4 (lost)2022 VFF Tri-Nations Series
5624 Sept 2022Thống Nhất Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam India1-1 (draw)2022 VFF Tri-Nations Series
5724 December 2022Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore Myanmar3-2(won)2022 AFF Championship
5827 December 2022New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane, Laos Laos2-0(won)2022 AFF Championship

International goals
Scores and results list Singapore's goal tally first.[6]
NoDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.6 June 2017Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore Myanmar1–11–1Friendly

Honours

Club

LionsXII

Hougang United


Individual

References
  1. "U23 Young Lions". Football Association of Singapore. Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
  2. Auto, Hermes (17 March 2022). "Football: Four uncapped players called up for Singapore's March friendlies | The Straits Times". www.straitstimes.com. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  3. Tan, Amanda (20 December 2022). "Five players in Singapore squad to take part in AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 for the first time". youthopia.sg. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  4. "LionsXII fixtures and results for 2013 season". LionsXII. Archived from the original on 16 February 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
  5. "LionsXII fixtures and results for 2014 season". LionsXII. Archived from the original on 9 March 2014. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
  6. "Nazari, Nazrul". National Football Teams. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
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