Fazrul Nawaz
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Fazrul Nawaz is a Singapore
an footballer
who plays as a striker
for SAFFC.
, Noh Rahman
and Amos Boon
. However these rumours have since been proven to be false and Fazrul has been clubless since. In May 2009, Gombak United coach Darren Stewart
had announced that Fazrul will be joining his team
on 4 June 2005, against Malaysia
, coming on as a substitute for Masrezwan Masturi
, who had broken his nose.
In the second leg of the 2007 ASEAN Football Championship semi-final, Fazrul scored the fourth out of five successfully converted penalties for Singapore in a penalty shootout win over Malaysia.
In the 2007 South East Asian Games, Fazrul's performance in the group stages was largely criticised by the fans and the media. More criticism arose when he failed to score a penalty against Malaysia
. If he had scored, Singapore would have avoided favourites Thailand
in the semi-final match, which Singapore eventually lost 3-0, ending the nation's hopes for a gold or silver medal. In the Bronze Medal placing match, Fazrul made amends for his poor performance by scoring a hat-trick in a 5-0 victory against Vietnam
, winning the bronze medal for Singapore.
Due to an injury to his anterior cruciate ligament
, sustained in a league match against Tampines Rovers, Fazrul was forced to miss the 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup, in which Singapore were knocked out in the semi-finals by Vietnam.
competition in the 70s.
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
an footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who plays as a striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
for SAFFC.
Club career
Fazrul was released by Geylang United after a contractual dispute and it was reported in Malay newspapers that he had finally signed for Gombak United after strong rumours that he would join Sengkang Punggol with his former team-mates Aide IskandarAide Iskandar
Aide Iskandar is a professional soccer player who plays for Sengkang Punggol and was once the captain of the Singapore national football team, which he led to consecutive Tiger Cup wins in 2005 and 2007...
, Noh Rahman
Noh Rahman
Mohamed Noh Rahman is a Singaporean footballer, born on 2 August 1980, and plays for S-League team, Singapore Armed Forces FC and also the Singapore national football team as a defender....
and Amos Boon
Amos Boon
Amos Boon is a Singaporean football goalkeeper currently playing for Sengkang Punggol FC.-Football career:Boon started his S.League career with Tanjong Pagar United FC in 1996, which he stayed for three years...
. However these rumours have since been proven to be false and Fazrul has been clubless since. In May 2009, Gombak United coach Darren Stewart
Darren Stewart
Darren Stewart is a former Australian football player.He is a former Australia national football team player from 1991-1993...
had announced that Fazrul will be joining his team
International career
Fazrul made his international debut for SingaporeSingapore national football team
The Singapore national football team is the national association football team of Singapore. The team comes under the organization of the Football Association of Singapore...
on 4 June 2005, against Malaysia
Malaysia national football team
The Malaysian national football team nicknamed Harimau Malaya, as the Malayan Tiger, is the national team of Malaysia and is controlled by the Football Association of Malaysia...
, coming on as a substitute for Masrezwan Masturi
Masrezwan Masturi
Masrezwan Masturi is a Singaporean football player currently playing for Home United in the S.League.-Early days:...
, who had broken his nose.
In the second leg of the 2007 ASEAN Football Championship semi-final, Fazrul scored the fourth out of five successfully converted penalties for Singapore in a penalty shootout win over Malaysia.
In the 2007 South East Asian Games, Fazrul's performance in the group stages was largely criticised by the fans and the media. More criticism arose when he failed to score a penalty against Malaysia
Malaysia national under-23 football team
Malaysia national under-23 football team represents Malaysia in international football competitions in Olympic Games, Asian Games and SEA Games, as well as any other under-23 international football tournaments...
. If he had scored, Singapore would have avoided favourites Thailand
Thailand national football team
The Thailand national football team represents Thailand in international football competition and is governed by the Football Association of Thailand. The team has a history of success in Southeast Asian competition, with three ASEAN Football Championship titles and nine senior-level Southeast...
in the semi-final match, which Singapore eventually lost 3-0, ending the nation's hopes for a gold or silver medal. In the Bronze Medal placing match, Fazrul made amends for his poor performance by scoring a hat-trick in a 5-0 victory against Vietnam
Vietnam national football team
The Vietnam national football team is the national football team representing Vietnam and is managed by the Vietnam Football Federation.In the FIFA World Rankings, Vietnam's highest standing was in the first release of the figures, in September 1998, at 84th...
, winning the bronze medal for Singapore.
Due to an injury to his anterior cruciate ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament is a cruciate ligament which is one of the four major ligaments of the human knee. In the quadruped stifle , based on its anatomical position, it is referred to as the cranial cruciate ligament.The ACL originates from deep within the notch of the distal femur...
, sustained in a league match against Tampines Rovers, Fazrul was forced to miss the 2008 AFF Suzuki Cup, in which Singapore were knocked out in the semi-finals by Vietnam.
Goals for Senior National Team
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1. | December 28, 2006 | Bangkok Bangkok Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom... , Thailand Thailand Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the... |
2-3 | Lost | Friendly | |
| 2. | March 26, 2008 | Singapore Singapore Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the... , Singapore Singapore Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the... |
2-0 | Won | 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualification 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) The Asian Football Confederation was allocated four assured qualifying berths for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and one place in a play-off. 43 teams were in the running for these spots; Laos, Brunei and the Philippines did not attempt to qualify... |
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| 3. | 20 January 2010 | Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Ratchasima or is a city in the north-east of Thailand and gateway to Isan. It is the capital of the Nakhon Ratchasima Province and Nakhon Ratchasima district... , Thailand |
1-5 | Lost | 2010 King's Cup 2010 King's Cup The 40th King's Cup finals was held in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand from 17 January until 23 January. The King's Cup is an international football competition held in Thailand. This edition featured four teams and reverted back to a round robin group stage.... |
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| 4. | November 26, 2010 | Jurong Jurong Jurong is the largest town in the western part of Singapore, consisting of 11 residential precincts, 14 industrial districts, 1 military zone and 1 Waterfront district. It resembles Woodlands, the largest town in the northern part of Singapore, which is smaller in size, has smaller industrial area... , Indonesia Indonesia Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an... |
4-0 | Win | Friendly | |
Personal life
His father was a national boxer who also won a Bronze Medal in a SEA GamesSoutheast Asian Games
The Southeast Asian Games , is a biennial multi-sport event involving participants from the current 11 countries of Southeast Asia...
competition in the 70s.