Ang Zhiwei
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Ang Zhi Wei turning out for Woodlands Wellington in a S.League match against Warriors F.C. on 21 February 2013. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name |
Ang Zhiwei Simplified Chinese: 洪志伟 | ||
| Date of birth | 2 August 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Singapore | ||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Home United | ||
| Number | 25 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008 | SAFFC (Prime League) | ||
| 2009 | Geylang United (Prime League) | 3 | (0) |
| 2010 - 2011 | SAFSA (NFL Division 1) | ?? | (??) |
| 2012 | Geylang United | 23 | (1) |
| 2013 | Woodlands Wellington | 26 | (2) |
| 2014 | Tampines Rovers | 15 | (0) |
| 2015– | Home United | 22 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2008 - 2009 | Singapore U21 | ?? | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of August 23, 2016. | |||
Ang Zhiwei is a Singaporean footballer who plays in the S.League for Home United.[1] He is started his career as an attacking midfielder but now plays as a defender.
Club career
Ang started off as a player in the Prime League until he came to prominence in the 2009 S.League season when he formed part of the Geylang United squad which overcame reigning Singapore Cup champions, Bangkok Glass, to capture the Singapore Cup. His performance also led to him being selected for the Singapore Under-21 National Team.[2]
As he was conscripted for National Service in 2010, his professional footballing career came to a standstill. Ang turned out for NFL Division One side, Singapore Armed Forces Sports Association (SAFSA) during his two years as a national serviceman and was the captain of the SAFSA side.
Upon the completion of his national service, Ang returned to Geylang United for the 2012 S.League season, where he played his first full season with the Eagles.
On 1 January 2013, it was announced that he had joined Woodlands Wellington along with Shahril Alias after spending one season at Bedok Stadium, joining up with former Geylang United captain and goalkeeper, Yazid Yasin.[3]
He made his debut for Woodlands Wellington on 21 February 2013 in a 2-2 draw against Warriors F.C..[4]
On 21st December 2013, Tampines Rovers announced the signing of Ang for the 2014 season. [5]
Following a disappointing 2014 season, Home United signed Ang along with three other of his Tampines Rovers teammates. [6]
Club Career Statistics
- As of 23 August 2016
| Club Performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | S.League | Singapore Cup | League Cup | |||||||||
| Club | Season | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |  |
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Apps | Goals |
| Geylang United | 2012 | 20 (3) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26 (3) | 1 |
| Woodlands Wellington | 2013 | 25 (1) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Tampines Rovers | 2014 | 8 (7) | 0 | 2 (4) | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 (11) | 1 |
| Home United | 2015 | 19 (3) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 24 (3) | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
- All numbers encased in brackets signify substitute appearances.
International career
Ang was selected for the Singapore Under-21 National Team in 2008.
While taking part in the annual Vietnam Youth Newspaper Cup competition in 2009, Ang scored his first international goal against Thailand Under-21 in a 3-1 victory on 11 October 2009.[7]
References
- ↑ "2015 S.League Club Preview: Home United". FourFourTwo.
- ↑ "Singapore beaten on penalties". Football Association of Singapore.
- ↑ "Rams Swoop for Eagle Pair". Woodlands Wellington Football Club.
- ↑ "Match Statistics for Match 0004 - Woodlands Wellington FC vs Warriors FC". S.League.
- ↑ "Transfer news for Tampines Rovers Football Club".
- ↑ "2015 S.League Club Preview Home United".
- ↑ "Singapore Olympic Team qualifies for semi finals". Football Association of Singapore.