Club: | Hougang United |
Season: | 2024–25 |
Mgrtitle: | Head coach |
Manager: | Marko Kraljević |
Stadium: | Jalan Besar Stadium |
League: | S.League |
League Result: | TBD |
Cup1: | Singapore Cup |
Cup1 Result: | TBD |
League Topscorer: | TBD |
Season Topscorer: | TBD |
Prevseason: | 2023 |
Nextseason: | 2025–26 |
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The 2024–25 season is Hougang United's 27th consecutive season in the top flight of Singapore football and in the Singapore Premier League and the Singapore Cup.
The women team will participate in the Women's Premier League.[1]
Following their 2022 Singapore Cup victory, Hougang United's 2023 season started with high hopes. However, a slow start in the SPL, with just one win in their first seven matches, dashed their title aspirations. A coaching change sparked a turnaround, leading the Cheetahs to a Singapore Cup final appearance before ultimately falling to Lion City Sailors.
Looking ahead to 2024, Hougang United is undergoing a significant squad overhaul. Key figures like Zaiful Nizam, Nazrul Nazari, Anders Aplin, Shahdan Sulaiman, and soon-to-be-naturalized Kristijan Krajcek will provide experience and continuity. Underperforming players have been released, paving the way for fresh talent.
The Cheetahs are embracing a Balkan influence with the signings of Ensar Brunčević (former Balestier defender), Stjepan Plazonja, Petar Banović, and Faris Hasic from Croatia and Bosnia. Additionally, Puttipat Kaewsawad joins on loan, while Shodai Yokoyama arrives from league champions Albirex Niigata (S).
This revamped Hougang United squad appears poised to challenge for success in the upcoming season.
In pre-season friendlies, the team enjoyed victories over Geylang International, Lion City Sailors, and Tanjong Pagar United. However, they fell short against Young Lions and BG Tampines Rovers.
Additionally, they participated in the SMJ Cup organized by Sabah FC, competing alongside Kuching City FC, Kuala Lumpur FC, and the hosts themselves.
No. | Name | Nationality | Date of Birth (Age) | Previous Club | Contract Since | Contract End | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Goalkeepers | |||||||
12 | 1998 7, df=yes | Tanjong Pagar United | 2024 | 2025 | |||
19 | 1987 7, df=yes | Geylang International | 2023 | 2025 | |||
Defenders | |||||||
2 | 21 June 1991 | Geylang International | 2020 | 2025 | |||
3 | 25 September 2000 | NFA U18 | 2018 | 2025 | |||
4 | 1991 2, df=yes | LionsXII | 2016 | 2025 | |||
5 | 10 March 1999 | Geylang International | 2024 | 2025 | |||
14 | Ismail Salihović FP U21 | 2003 7, df=yes | FK Josanica (S3) | 2024 | 2025 | ||
15 | 1999 2, df=yes | FK Novi Pazar (S1) | 2024 | 2025 | |||
20 | Faris Hasić FP U21 | 2003 6, df=yes | FK Mladost Doboj Kakanj (B2) | 2024 | 2025 | ||
21 | 1999 3, df=yes | Geylang International | 2024 | 2025 | |||
Sahffee Jubpre | 2001 3, df=yes | Young Lions FC | 2024 | 2025 | |||
Midfielders | |||||||
6 | Puttipat Kaewsawad FP U21 | 12 October 2005 | SKN St. Pölten | 2024 | 2025 | ||
8 | 9 May 1988 | Lion City Sailors | 2023 | 2025 | |||
10 | 1993 10, df=yes | Balestier Khalsa | 2022 | 2025 | |||
11 | Shodai Yokoyama | 2000 10, df=yes | Albirex Niigata (S) | 2024 | 2025 | ||
16 | 2003 12, df=yes | Youth Team | 2023 | 2025 | |||
17 | 1998 2, df=yes | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
18 | Nikesh Singh Sidhu | 1999 2, df=yes | Home United U19 | 2019 | 2025 | ||
37 | 5 October 1991 | Bhayangkara | 2024 | 2025 | |||
Strikers | |||||||
7 | 1994 2, df=yes | Geylang International | 2023 | 2025 | |||
9 | 1998 1, df=yes | NK Široki Brijeg (B1) | 2024 | 2025 | |||
22 | 1990 12, df=yes | 2023 | 2025 | ||||
24 | Zamani Zamri | 31 May 2001 | Albirex Niigata (S) | 2024 | 2024 | ||
30 | 1998 7, df=yes | FK Mornar (M1) | 2024 | 2025 | |||
44 | 1997 9, df=yes | HNK Tomislav (B2) | 2024 | 2025 | |||
Players who left for NS during the season | |||||||
25 | 2004 12, df=yes | Albirex Niigata (S) | 2021 | 2026 | |||
55 | 2002 11, df=yes | Home United U19 | 2019 | 2025 | |||
Players who left during the season | |||||||
Remarks:
FP U21 These players are registered as U21 foreign players.
No. | Name | Nationality | Date of Birth (Age) | Previous Club | Contract Since | Contract End | |
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Goalkeepers | |||||||
53 | Keith Chung Wen Jie U21 | 2004 11, df=yes | Tanjong Pagar United U21 | 2023 | 2025 | ||
61 | Isaac Jonathan Hean-Oon Lee U21 | 2006 3, df=yes | Hougang United U17 | 2023 | 2025 | ||
Defenders | |||||||
52 | Adam Ali U21 | 28 September 2006 | Tampines Rovers U21 | 2024 | 2025 | ||
55 | Rauf Sanizal U21 | 2006 11, df=yes | Hougang United U17 | 2022 | 2025 | ||
58 | Brant Tan Jun Rong U21 | 2003 11, df=yes | Lion City Sailors U21 | 2023 | 2025 | ||
59 | Azrul Zatt U21 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
62 | Adam Reefdy U21 | 8 May 2004 | Tampines Rovers U21 | 2024 | 2025 | ||
63 | Danie Hafiy U21 | 2004 4, df=yes | Lion City Sailors U21 | 2024 | 2025 | ||
65 | Gabriel Goh U21 | 2004 3, df=yes | Albirex Niigata (S) U21 | 2024 | 2025 | ||
Midfielders | |||||||
54 | Ukaishah Ilhan U21 | 2003 10, df=yes | Albirex Niigata (S) U21 | 2024 | 2025 | ||
60 | Afiq Iqbal U21 | 14 April 2003 | Geylang International U21 | 2024 | 2025 | ||
64 | Ayan Jarique U21 | 2023 | 2025 | ||||
66 | Yasir Nizamudin U21 | 2005 1, df=yes | Lion City Sailors U21 | 2024 | 2025 | ||
67 | Yanir Ben Eliezer U21 | 2006 6, df=yes | Lion City Sailors U17 | 2024 | 2025 | ||
68 | Khilfi Aniq U21 | Hougang United U17 | 2023 | 2025 | |||
69 | Rijan Rai U21 | Hougang United U17 | 2023 | 2025 | |||
71 | Noor Hayden Isnin U21 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
73 | Abdul Syahmi U21 | Mattar Sailors | 2024 | 2025 | |||
Strikers | |||||||
56 | Louka Vaissierre Tan Jun Cheng U21 | 2005 6, df=yes | Hougang United U17 | 2023 | 2025 | ||
57 | Namsang Rai U21 | Lion City Sailors U17 | 2024 | 2025 | |||
Fernandez Casey Klein U21 | 2007 2, df=yes | Lion City Sailors U21 | 2024 | 2025 | |||
Players on NS | |||||||
51 | Nicholas Jordan Sea U21 | 2003 7, df=yes | Hougang United U17 | 2023 | 2025 | ||
Iryan Fandi U21 | 2006 8, df=yes | Hougang United U17 | 2022 | 2023 | |||
70 | Charlie Taylor U21 | 2006 6, df=yes | Lion City Sailors U17 | 2024 | 2025 | ||
No. | Name | Nationality | Date of Birth (Age) | Previous Club | Contract Since | Contract End | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Goalkeepers | |||||||
1 | Nurul Faizah | Still Aerion Women’s | 2024 | 2024 | |||
25 | Azura Azlan | 2003 5, df=yes | 2023 | 2024 | |||
Defenders | |||||||
2 | Jaslyn Leong Fei Ping | 2024 | 2024 | ||||
3 | Angelyn Pang Yen Ping | 1991 4, df=yes | Tiong Bahru FC (W) | 2023 | 2024 | ||
4 | Nurul Asyiqin | Tiong Bahru FC (W) | 2023 | 2024 | |||
5 | Jacklyn Lee Pei Xian | Tiong Bahru FC (W) | 2023 | 2024 | |||
6 | Claire Merrow-Smith | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
17 | Victoria Lee Chun Hui | Tiong Bahru FC (W) | 2023 | 2024 | |||
20 | Rena Ang En Ting | Tiong Bahru FC (W) | 2023 | 2024 | |||
Bisesh Gurung | Geylang International (W) | 2024 | 2024 | ||||
Midfielders | |||||||
7 | Deborah Chin Ngeet Ling | 1988 4, df=yes | Tiong Bahru FC (W) | 2023 | 2024 | ||
8 | Victoria Tan | 2024 | 2024 | ||||
9 | Nasriah Ibrahim | 2004 9, df=yes | Balestier Khalsa (W) | 2024 | 2024 | ||
11 | Winette Lim Siu | 1999 5, df=yes | Tiong Bahru FC (W) | 2023 | 2024 | ||
13 | Siti Nurfarah | Warriors FC | 2024 | 2024 | |||
14 | Nur Izyani Noorghani | 1987 10, df=yes | Police SA | 2024 | 2024 | ||
18 | Nurul Ardian Baharrudin | 2024 | 2024 | ||||
22 | Joey Cheng Yu Ying | 1993 11, df=yes | Police SA | 2024 | 2024 | ||
27 | Riddle Reneelyn Sison | Tiong Bahru FC (W) | 2023 | 2024 | |||
99 | Sitianiwati Rosielin | 1997 5, df=yes | Police SA | 2024 | 2024 | ||
Strikers | |||||||
10 | Faith Ho Xin Ning | 2005 10, df=yes | 2024 | 2024 | |||
12 | Raudhah Kamis | 1999 3, df=yes | Tiong Bahru FC (W) | 2023 | 2024 | ||
15 | Siti Wan Nabilah | 1993 5, df=yes | Tiong Bahru FC (W) | 2023 | 2024 | ||
16 | Sydney Hector | Balestier Khalsa (W) | 2024 | 2024 | |||
19 | Nicole Lim Yan Xiu | 2002 4, df=yes | Lion City Sailors (W) | 2023 | 2024 | ||
24 | Claire Marie Tay | 2000 1, df=yes | Still Aerion Women’s | 2024 | 2024 | ||
Players who left mid-season | |||||||
First Team
Position | Name | Ref. | |
---|---|---|---|
General Manager | Peter Lim | ||
Team Manager | Robert Eziakor | ||
Head Coach (Men) | |||
Assistant Coach | Robert Eziakor | ||
Goalkeeping Coach | Scott Starr | ||
Fitness Coach | Rosman Sulaiman | ||
Sports Trainer | Thomas Pang | ||
Physiotherapist | Seishen Gerard | ||
Equipment Team | Richard Lim Wan Azlan Bin Wan Adanan |
Youth and Women Team
Position | Name | Ref. |
---|---|---|
Head Coach (Women) | G.Sivaraj | |
Head of Youth (COE) & U21 Coach | Robert Eziakor | |
U17 Coach | Hamid Raeiskarimi | |
U15 Coach | Firdaus Mohamed | |
U13 Coach | Hairil Amin | |
Pre-season
Position | Player | Transferred From | Team | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tanjong Pagar United | First Team | Free [3] | ||
Ensar Brunčević | FK Novi Pazar (S1) | First Team | Undisclosed [4] | |
Faris Hasić | FK Mladost Doboj Kakanj (B2) | First Team | Free [5] | |
Ismail Salihović | FK Josanica (S3) | First Team | Free [6] | |
Nazhiim Harman | Geylang International | First team | Free [7] | |
Danish Irfan | Tampines Rovers | First Team | Free [8] | |
Adam Reefdy | Tampines Rovers U21 | First Team | Free | |
Adam Ali | Tampines Rovers U21 | U21 | Free | |
Danie Hafiy | Lion City Sailors U21 | U21 | Free | |
Gabriel Goh | Albirex Niigata (S) U21 | U21 | Free | |
Callum Rhys Tam | Tampines Rovers U15 | U17 | Free | |
Shodai Yokoyama | Albirex Niigata (S) | First Team | Free [9] | |
Justin Hui | Lion City Sailors | First Team | Free [10] | |
Zulfahmi Arifin | Bhayangkara | First Team | Free | |
Charlie Taylor | Lion City Sailors U17 | U21 | Free | |
Zamani Zamri | Albirex Niigata (S) | First Team | Free [11] | |
Stjepan Plazonja | NK Široki Brijeg (B1) | First Team | Free [12] | |
Petar Banović | HNK Tomislav (B2) | First Team | Free [13] | |
Dejan Račić | FK Mornar (M1) | First Team | Free [14] | |
Pre-season
Position | Player | Transferred From | Team | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAFSA | U21 | End of NS | ||
SAFSA | U21 | End of NS | ||
Nikesh Singh Sidhu | SAFSA | U21 | End of NS | |
Young Lions FC | U21 | End of loan | ||
Syafi’ie Redzuan | First Team | End of loan | ||
Mid-season
Position | Player | Transferred From | Team | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|
Aizil Yazid | SAFSA | First Team | End of NS | |
Farhan Zulkifli | SAFSA | First Team | End of NS | |
Pre-season
Position | Player | Transferred To / From | Team | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|
Danie Hafiy | Lion City Sailors U21 | U21 | Season loan | |
Yasir Nizamudin | Lion City Sailors U21 | U21 | Season loan | |
Puttipat Kaewsawad | SKN St. Pölten | First Team | Season loan | |
Pre-season
Position | Player | Transferred To | Team | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|
Zainol Gulam | Albirex Niigata (S) | First Team | Free [15] [16] | |
Belle Jaffar | Retired | Women | Free | |
Kazuma Takayama | Retired | First Team | Free [17] [18] | |
Naoki Kuriyama | Retired | First Team | Free [19] [20] | |
Irwan Shah | Retired | First Team | N.A. [21] | |
Abdil Qaiyyim Mutalib | First Team | Free [22] | ||
Wong Ngang Haang | Young Lions FC | U21 | Free | |
Harriz Danial | Albirex Niigata (S) | U21 | Free | |
Nasrul Pujiyono | U21 | Free | ||
Umar Ramle | Tanjong Pagar United | First Team | Free [23] | |
Amir Zailani | First Team | Free [24] | ||
Idraki Adnan | Albirex Niigata (S) | First Team | Free [25] [26] | |
Ashvin Vela | Albirex Niigata (S) | U21 | Free [27] | |
Harhys Stewart | BG Pathum United F.C. | U21 | Free | |
Shahreez Basheer | Balestier Khalsa U21 | U21 | Free | |
Putera Danish | U21 | Free | ||
Syed Adel Alsree | U21 | Free | ||
Snir Shalev | U21 | Free | ||
Afzal Halim | U21 | Free | ||
Raimi Ishraq | U21 | Free | ||
Hariysh Krishnakumar | Singapore Cricket Club (SFL1) | U21 | Free | |
Amy Recha | Albirex Niigata (S) | First Team | Free [28] | |
Sahil Suhaimi | Tanjong Pagar United | First Team | Free [29] [30] | |
First Team | Free | |||
Đorđe Maksimović | Kozani F.C. (G2) | First Team | Free [31] [32] | |
Dylan Choo Chi Tao | U21 | Free | ||
Clara Lau Shi Hui | Spring Hills FC (A2) | Women | Free | |
Rachel Chan Le Ying | Tanjong Pagar United (W) | Women | Free | |
Mid-season
Position | Player | Transferred To | Team | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|
Charlie Taylor | Upper Iowa University | U21 | Free | |
Chia Wayne Hon | Rayo Alcobendas Academy | U15 | Free | |
Pre-season
Position | Player | Transferred To | Ref |
---|---|---|---|
Aizil Yazid | SAFSA | NS till Jan 2025 [33] [34] | |
Farhan Zulkifli | SAFSA | NS till Jan 2025 | |
Hafizzuan Riduan | SAFSA | NS till Jan 2025 | |
Woo Chun Wei | SAFSA | NS till Jan 2025 | |
Iryan Fandi | SAFSA | NS till Jan 2026 | |
Nicholas Jordan Sea | SAFSA | NS till July 2026 | |
Position | Player | Ref |
---|---|---|
Zaiful Nizam | 1.5 years contract from Jan 2024 till Jun 2025 [35] | |
Jordan Nicolas Vestering | 1.5 years contract from Jan 2024 till Jun 2025 [36] | |
1.5 years contract from Jan 2024 till Jun 2025 [37] | ||
1.5 years contract from Jan 2024 till Jun 2025 [38] | ||
1.5 years contract from Jan 2024 till Jun 2025 [39] | ||
1.5 years contract from Jan 2024 till Jun 2025 | ||
1.5 years contract from Jan 2024 till Jun 2025 | ||
1.5 years contract from Jan 2024 till Jun 2025 [40] | ||
Gabriel Quak | 1.5 years contract from Jan 2024 till Jun 2025 [41] | |
2024 SPL Interim Tournament - 23 Feb to 21 Apr
Player | SPL | Singapore Cup | Total | |||||||||||||
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Apps. | Goals | Apps. | Goals | Apps. | Goals | |||||||||||
2 | DF | Anders Aplin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
3 | DF | Jordan Vestering | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | ||||||||
4 | DF | Nazrul Nazari | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||||||||
5 | DF | Danish Irfan | 7+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||||||||
6 | MF | Puttipat Kaewsawad | 0+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||
7 | FW | Hazzuwan Halim | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | ||||||||
8 | MF | Shahdan Sulaiman | 9+2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | ||||||||
9 | FW | Stjepan Plazonja | 9+1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6 | ||||||||
10 | MF | Kristijan Krajcek | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
11 | MF | Shodai Yokoyama | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||||||||
12 | GK | Kenji Syed Rusydi | 2+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||||||
14 | DF | Ismail Salihović | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||
15 | DF | Ensar Brunčević | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||||||||
16 | MF | Ajay Robson | 6+6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||||||||
17 | MF | Justin Hui | 2+5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||||||||
18 | MF | Nikesh Singh Sidhu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
19 | GK | Zaiful Nizam | 10+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||||||||
20 | DF | Faris Hasić | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||||||||
21 | DF | Nazhiim Harman | 6+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||||||||
22 | MF | Gabriel Quak | 2+9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||||||||
24 | MF | Zamani Zamri | 0+5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||
30 | FW | Dejan Račić | 8+1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | ||||||||
44 | FW | Petar Banović | 3+4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||
55 | DF | Rauf Sanizal | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||
56 | MF | Louka Vaissierre Tan Jun Cheng | 0+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||
62 | DF | Adam Reefdy | 2+5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||||||||
Players who have played this season but had left the club or on loan to other club | ||||||||||||||||
Results summary (SPL)
See main article: 2024–25 Singapore Premier League.
League table
Warning: The SYL official website has stopped publishing results since March 16, 2024. Therefore, the table you are viewing may not accurately reflect the actual goals scored, conceded, or the goal difference. Any actual result published is based on club or fan club released.
Classification Stage Group B League matches & table
Stage 2 Division 1 League matches & table
Warning: The SYL official website has stopped publishing results since March 16, 2024. Therefore, the table you are viewing may not accurately reflect the actual goals scored, conceded, or the goal difference. Any actual result published is based on club or fan club released.
Classification Stage Group A League matches & table
Hougang United awarded 3-0 win after Pasirian Lions conceded a walkover
Stage 2 Division 1 League matches & table
Warning: The SYL official website has stopped publishing results since March 16, 2024. Therefore, the table you are viewing may not accurately reflect the actual goals scored, conceded, or the goal difference. Any actual result published is based on club or fan club released.
Classification Stage Group A League matches & table
Stage 2 Division 1 League matches & table
Hougang United given 3-0 victory after Island City A conceded a walkover.
See main article: 2024 Women's Premier League (Singapore).