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Zaiful Nizam bin Abdullah (born 24 July 1987) is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Singapore Premier League club Geylang International and the Singapore national team.

Zaiful Nizam
Personal information
Full name Zaiful Nizam bin Abdullah
Date of birth (1987-07-24) 24 July 1987 (age 35)
Place of birth Singapore
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8+12 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
Geylang International
Number 30
Youth career
National Football Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2012 Gombak United 74 (0)
2013–2021 Balestier Khalsa 134 (0)
2021– Geylang International 5 (0)
National team
2022 Singapore SEA Games 4 (0)
2015– Singapore 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 August 2017
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 March 2019

Club career



Gombak United


Zaiful began his professional football career with Gombak United in the S. League in 2006. His stint with the bulls ended after the club has dissolved in 2012.


Balestier Khalsa


In 2013, Zaiful signed for Balestier Khalsa and is the first choice and captain for the team.[1] He made his 100 capped in the first match of the 2017 S.League against Warriors. He almost scored a goal with a free kick when the team was losing 1–2 to Warriors, his free kick came close and hit the post and the game resulted to a loss.

On 16 August 2021, Balestier Khalsa confirmed that they have suspended Zaiful Nizam pending an internal disciplinary inquiry for his refusal to play against the Young Lions on 14 August 2021.

On 19 August 2021, Balestier Khalsa have terminated Zaiful's contract after his refusal to play incident.

Zaiful revealed that his refusal to play against Young Lions was to help fellow goalkeeper, Zacharial Leong, regain his confidence. In a Straits Time post, Zaiful said that he refusal to play was with the team's interest at heart by trying to support Leong from the sidelines.


Geylang International


On 27 August 2021, Geylang International announced the signing of Zaiful as part of their goalkeeping squad.


International career


Zaiful got his first international call up by Singapore's head coach Bernd Stange for friendlies against Bangladesh and Brunei on 30 May and 6 June 2015 respectively. He made his international debut against Brunei on the 60th minute, replacing Izwan Mahbud.

He finally collected his second cap for the Lions in a friendly against Fiji on 11 September 2018, replacing Hassan Sunny in the 60th minute.[2] Zaiful then collected his 3rd cap and pulled off a series of stunning saves against Oman in the AIRMARINE Cup Final.[3]

Zaiful made his third appearance for the national team on 23 March 2019, against Oman in the finals of the AIRMARINE Cup 2019. He started the game and played the full 90 minutes. It eventually ended in a 1–1 draw but Singapore lost to Oman in penalties.[3]


Others



Singapore Selection Squad


He was selected as part of the Singapore Selection squad for The Sultan of Selangor's Cup to be held on 6 May 2017.[4]


Career statistics



Club


As of match played 19 Mar 2022. Caps and goals may not be correct.
Club League Season S.League Singapore Cup Singapore
League Cup
Asia Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Gombak United S.League 2009 30----30
2010 2201020250
2011 1402020180
2012 2106030300
Total 600907000760
Balestier Khalsa S.League 2013 2206030310
2014 2706040370
2015 270204060390
2016 230500060340
2017 00000000
Singapore Premier League 2018 2404000280
2019 50000050
2020 1400000140
2021 1300000130
Total 15502301101202010
Geylang International Singapore Premier League 2021 30000030
2022 30000030
Total 6000000060
Career Total 22203201801202830

International


As of 24 March 2019
Singapore national team
YearAppsGoals
201510
201600
201700
201810
2019 1 0
Total30

Honours


Balestier Khalsa

Singapore U17


References


  1. "Balestier Khalsa - Zaiful Nizam". Balestier Khalsa FC. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
  2. "Singapore put two past Fiji to record first win under Fandi Ahmad". FourFourTwo. 11 September 2018. Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
  3. "Zulfahmi stunner earns Lions draw against Oman - Football Association of Singapore". Retrieved 24 March 2019.
  4. "SINGAPORE SELECTION SQUAD FOR THE SULTAN OF SELANGor's CUP REVEALED | the Football Association of Singapore". Archived from the original on 28 June 2017. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
  5. Zaiful Nizam at Soccerway
  6. Ho, Stanley (21 June 2004). "Dazzling Cubs put on a show in Lion City Cup final". Today. p. 27.





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