Mohamad Izwan bin Mahbud (born 14 July 1990) is a Singaporean professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club

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and the Singapore national team. He was the third-choice goalkeeper of Singapore at the

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and broke into the first team as Singapore won the

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Club career

Young Lions

Izwan began his club career with

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club Young Lions.

LionsXII

Izwan played for the LionsXll in the

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. During his time at the LionsXII, Izwan's performance at the 0–0 draw between Singapore and Japan drew interest from several clubs, including newly promoted J-League side Matsumoto Yamaga F.C. Yamaga's Vice-president Yoshiyuki Kato stated that he was very impressed by Izwan's concentration and ability and gave Izwan a one-week trial at Yamaga. It was later revealed that uncertainty over his ability and the language barrier prevented Izwan from becoming the first Singaporean to play in the J.League, with the club expressing concerns that Izwan was not any better than the local players Yamaga had. During his time with the LionsXII, Izwan helped the team win the 2013 Malaysian Super League and 2015 Malaysian FA Cup titles.

Tampines Rovers

In late 2015, when the decision was made by the

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to kick the LionsXII out of the

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, Izwan, along with former teammates Christopher van Huizen,

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, Hafiz Sujad and

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Nongbua Pitchaya

After spending two years with the Stags, Izwan signed for Nongbua Pitchaya, becoming the second Singaporean to play in the

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, alongside compatriot and fellow goalkeeper,

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, who joined Army United for a second stint. It was reported that Izwan took a pay cut to join the Thai side, underlining his fierce desire to try his talent overseas. His move to Thailand was a successful one as he was named in

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's Thai League 2 Team of the Season at the end of the 2018 season.

Trat FC

After spending two seasons in the

, Izwan signed for top-flight

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side

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for the 2020 Thai League 1 season.

Hougang United

On 27 June 2021, Izwan return to his home country after a long stint in Thailand by signing for the

side

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for the remainder of the 2021 season. Izwan's Hougang debut didn't go as planned as the Cheetahs lost 4–1 to Tanjong Pagar United. Izwan couldn't preserve a point for his side against Albirex at home after conceding a lobbed goal by Takahiro Tezuka and ultimately lost to the title holders. Izwan picked up his first clean sheet for the Cheetahs in a 1–0 win against Young Lions

International career

Izwan made his international debut for

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in a friendly match against Chinese Taipei on 18 July 2011. He rose to prominence in 2011 when he started in goal for Singapore as they defeated traditional rivals Malaysia over a two-leg World Cup qualifier in the same month. On 16 June 2015, Izwan made 18 saves as Singapore managed to hold 4-time Asian Cup winners

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to a 0–0 draw in Saitama, Japan during a 2018 World Cup and Asian Cup Qualifier match.

Career statistics

Club

. Caps and goals may not be correct. * Young Lions and LionsXII are ineligible for qualification to AFC competitions in their respective leagues. * Young Lions withdrew from the Singapore Cup and Singapore League Cup in 2011 due to scheduled participation in the 2011 AFF U-23 Youth Championship.

International

Honours

Club

LionsXII *

: 2013 *

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: 2015

International

Singapore *

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: 2012 *

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: bronze medal – 2013

Individual

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Final: Man Of the Match *

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; vs Japan, (Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama): Man Of the Match

References

External links

Lions XII profile

Goal profile
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Izwan Mahbud 1990 births Living people People from Singapore Singaporean footballers Singapore international footballers Association football goalkeepers Singaporean expatriate footballers Singaporean expatriate sportspeople in Malaysia Expatriate footballers in Malaysia Expatriate footballers in Thailand LionsXII players Singapore Premier League players Malaysia Super League players Young Lions FC players Nongbua Pitchaya F.C. players Thai League 2 players Footballers at the 2010 Asian Games Singaporean people of Malay descent Southeast Asian Games bronze medalists for Singapore Southeast Asian Games medalists in football Competitors at the 2013 Southeast Asian Games Asian Games competitors for Singapore