Amir Zalani
Amir Zalani is a Singaporean footballer who plays as a striker, right-winger or central-midfielder for Singapore Premier League club Hougang United F.C.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 December 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Singapore | ||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Hougang United | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016 | Home United | ||
| 2017-2019 | Hougang United | ||
| 2019–2021 | Military | ||
| 2021– | Hougang United | 17 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2016 – | Singapore U22 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 April 2016 | |||
Club career
Home United
He was promoted to the senior squad in 2016 after impressing with the prime league team. He was the captain of the prime league team and played 19 games (with 10 goals) in 2015 prime league team. He scored two goals in the 2016 Singapore FA Cup finals against NFL side Siglap FC and securing his club's second consecutive FA Cup trophy.[1]
He made his senior debut as a substitute on 11 June 2016 in a draw against Gerena Young Lions.
Hougang United
Zalani left Home United to join Hougang United in 2017.[2]
On 10 June 2021, Amir returned to Hougang United after completing his national service duty. He will be wearing jersey number 24.[3]
International career
He was called up to represent Singapore's U21 team in 2017.[4]
Honours
References
- hermesauto (21 November 2016). "Football: Home United FC beats Siglap FC 3–1 in Singapore Pools FA Cup final". The Straits Times. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- "HOUGANG SIGN FORMER HOME UNITED PRIME LEAGUE PROSPECT". hgfc.com.sg. 2 January 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- hgfcadmin. "Amir re-joined United! – Hougang United Football Club". Retrieved 18 July 2021.
- "Singapore put in battling display but lose to Iran in FAS Under-21 final". espnfc.com. Retrieved 23 May 2017.