Naqiuddin Eunos Explained

Naqiuddin Eunos
Fullname:Muhammad Naqiuddin bin Ahmad Eunos
Birth Date:12 January 1997
Birth Place:Singapore
Height:1.76 m
Currentclub:Geylang International
Position:Winger, full-back
Youthclubs1:NFA
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:Young Lions
Caps1:24
Goals1:1
Years2:2020–2022
Clubs2:Lion City Sailors
Caps2:31
Goals2:0
Years3:2023–2024
Clubs3:Tanjong Pagar United
Caps3:23
Goals3:1
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Geylang International
Caps4:16
Goals4:5
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:Singapore U22
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:17:14, 14 January 2020 (UTC)
Nationalyears2:2023–
Nationalteam2:Singapore
Nationalcaps2:3
Nationalgoals2:1

Muhammad Naqiuddin bin Ahmad Eunos (born 12 January 1997) is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a winger or full-back for Singapore Premier League club Geylang International.

Club career

Young Lions

Naqiuddin signed for Young Lions in 2018 after being picked by Fandi Ahmad from the National Football Academy.[1] He stayed in the club for 2 seasons.

Lion City Sailors

After being released by Young Lions, Naqiuddin signed for the Lion City Sailors.[2] On 21 April 2022, he made his AFC Champions League debut against Shandong Taishan keeping a clean sheet in the match.

Tanjong Pagar United

After being released by Lion City Sailors, Naqiuddin signed for the Tanjong Pagar United on 20 December 2022 for the upcoming 2023 Singapore Premier League season.[3]

Geylang International

After signing for the Eagles from Tanjong Pagar, Naqiuddin has contributed five goals and four assists in 16 games in 2024, which is one goal more than in his 82 matches for the Young Lions, Jaguars and Lion City Sailors in the six preceding seasons. His performance has led to a national call-up from Tsutomu Ogura.[4]

International career

Youth

Naqiuddin was named in the 2019 SEA Games squad by Fandi Ahmad.[5]

Senior

Naqiuddin made his international debut on 16 June 2023 against Papua New Guinea. 2 days later, he earned his second cap against Solomon Islands.[6]

On 14 November 2024, Naqiuddin scored the winning goal in the 88th minute during a friendly match which ended in a 3–2 win over Myanmar.

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Young Lions2018Singapore Premier League6000000060
2019Singapore Premier League181000000181
Total241000000241
Lion City Sailors2020Singapore Premier League140000000140
2021Singapore Premier League100000000100
2022Singapore Premier League6000100070
Total300001000310
Tanjong Pagar United2023Singapore Premier League231320000243
Total231320000243
Geylang International2024–25Singapore Premier League165000000165
Total165000000165
Career total937321000959
International goals

Honours

Lion City Sailors

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Young Lions - With his never say die and determined attitude, Naqiuddin Eunos earned his spot in the Young Lions after proving his worth at training with Coach Fandi in the Under-20 developmental team last year. The utility player can play both as a left and right midfielder and dazzles with his dribbling abilities. Catch him in action when he debuts with the team this season. | Facebook. www.facebook.com.
  2. Web site: Football: New-look club aim to sail away with Singapore Premier League title | The Straits Times. February 14, 2020. www.straitstimes.com.
  3. Web site: Facebook. www.facebook.com.
  4. News: Correspondent . David LeeSports . 2024-10-12 . Late bloomer Naqiuddin Eunos stakes his claim in the Lions squad . 2024-10-13 . The Straits Times . en . 0585-3923.
  5. Web site: Naqiuddin Eunos included in final squad for 2019 SEA Games .
  6. News: Correspondent . David LeeSports . 2024-10-12 . Late bloomer Naqiuddin Eunos stakes his claim in the Lions squad . 2024-10-13 . The Straits Times . en . 0585-3923.