Nicky Melvin Singh
Nicky Melvin Singh (born 13 June 2002) is a Singaporean footballer who is currently playing as a midfielder for Albirex Niigata (S).
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 June 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Singapore | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Albirex Niigata (S) | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Griffiths Primary School | |||
| Sengkang Secondary School | |||
| –2018 | NFA | ||
| 2019–2020 | Tampines Rovers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Albirex Niigata (S) | 36 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2019 | Singapore U19 | 2 | (0) |
| 2021– | Singapore U23 | 6 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:04, 13 March 2021 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Nicky began his professional footballing career by signing for Singapore Premier League side Albirex Niigata (S) on 22 January 2021.[1]
On 13 March 2021, Nicky made his professional debut with Albirex Niigata (S) against Hougang United, playing 75 minutes.
On 15 May 2021, Nicky scored his first-ever professional goal against the Young Lions in the 2021 Singapore Premier League, a 2–1 win for Albirex.
Personal life
Nicky was born to a father of Indian descent and a Filipina mother. Thus, he is eligible to represent either Singapore or the Philippines at international level. He chose Singapore and is currently an under-23 international, representing the Lion City at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia, where he scored once.
Career statistics
Club
- As of 13 March 2021.[2]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Albirex Niigata (S) | 2021 | Singapore Premier League | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| 2022 | Singapore Premier League | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | |
| 2023 | Singapore Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 27 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 27 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | ||
- Notes
International statistics
U23 International caps
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 March 2023 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore |  Hong Kong | 0–1 (lost) | Merlion Cup |
| 2 | 26 March 2023 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore |  Cambodia | 1–2 (lost) | Merlion Cup |
| 3 | 29 April 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |  Thailand | 1–3 (lost) | 2023 SEA Games |
| 4 | 3 May 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |  Vietnam | 1–3 (lost) | 2023 SEA Games |
| 5 | 6 May 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |  Laos | 0–0 (draw) | 2023 SEA Games |
| 6 | 11 May 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |  Malaysia | 0–7 (lost) | 2023 SEA Games |
U23 International goals
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 April 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Thailand | 1–2 | 1–3 (lost) | 2023 SEA Games |
References
- "Nicky Melvin Singh (Tampines Rovers FC U-21) will join Albirex for 2021 season!". Albirex Niigata Singapore Official website (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2021-10-06. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- Nicky Melvin Singh at Soccerway