# Iryan Fandi > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Iryan_Fandi > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Iryan_Fandi.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iryan_Fandi > Source revision: 1340543221 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Singaporean footballer In this [Malay name](/source/Malaysian_names#Malay_names), there is no [surname or family name](/source/Surname). The name *Fandi* is a [patronymic](/source/Patronymic), and the person should be referred to by their [given name](/source/Given_name), *Iryan*. Iryan Fandi Personal information Full name Iryan bin Fandi Ahmad Date of birth (2006-08-09) 9 August 2006 (age 19) Place of birth Singapore Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] Positions Centre-back left-back Team information Current team Young Lions Number 17 Youth career 2021–2022 Lion City Sailors 2022– Hougang United Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 2023– Hougang United 2 (0) 2025– → Young Lions (loan) 3 (0) International career‡ 2024– Singapore U20 2 (0) 2025– Singapore U23 0 (0) * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 29 May 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 18 March 2025 **Iryan bin Fandi Ahmad** (born 9 August 2006), better known as **Iryan Fandi**, is a Singaporean professional [footballer](/source/Association_football) who plays either as a [centre-back](/source/Defender_(association_football)#Centre-back) or [left-back](/source/Defender_(association_football)#Full-back) for [Singapore Premier League](/source/Singapore_Premier_League) club [Young Lions](/source/Young_Lions_FC), on loan from [Hougang United](/source/Hougang_United_FC). ## Early life Iryan has [asthma](/source/Asthma) which resulted in fainting spells while playing football when he was in [Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)](/source/Anglo-Chinese_School). As such, he frequented the hospital and was dropped from the school team. Iryan then played rugby and competed for [Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)](/source/Anglo-Chinese_School_(Barker_Road)) up to when he was in Secondary 3. He tried to play football in secondary school for [Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)](/source/Anglo-Chinese_School_(Barker_Road)) but was rejected due to a lack of technique. Iryan then started working on his technique and started gymming. Eventually in Secondary 3, he was accepted into the school team.[1] His asthma is now under control and he is able to complete 90 minutes but still requires an inhaler pump before warm-ups.[1] ## Club career ### Lion City Sailors Iryan joined [Lion City Sailors academy](/source/Lion_City_Sailors_FC) before making a move to [Hougang United](/source/Hougang_United_FC) at the start of 2022.[1] ### Hougang United Iryan, a former [Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road)](/source/Anglo-Chinese_School_(Barker_Road)) student was also a member of the [Hougang United under-17](/source/Hougang_United_FC) team.[2] As a star performer in the Football Association of Singapore's Centre of Excellence Under-17 league, Iryan started in all 14 matches, kept 6 clean sheets and scored twice as Hougang finished second.[1] Iryan was named on the bench for the senior side for the first time on 19 February, against [Albirex Niigata (S)](/source/Albirex_Niigata_Singapore_FC) in the 2023 [Community Shield](/source/Singapore_Community_Shield). The match ended in a 3–0 defeat which saw Hougang United finishing as a runner-up.[3] He was named on the bench ahead of a [Singapore Premier League](/source/Singapore_Premier_League) match against [Balestier Khalsa](/source/Balestier_Khalsa_FC) on 26 February 2023. At aged 16, Iryan made his senior professional and [Singapore Premier League](/source/Singapore_Premier_League) debut against [Tampines Rovers](/source/Tampines_Rovers_FC) on 16 April 2023. Iryan conceded a penalty in the 100th minute which resulted in a controversial 1–1 draw. Iryan is the fourth and last son of [Fandi Ahmad](/source/Fandi_Ahmad) to make his professional debut. He managed to appear for Hougang United in a pre season-friendly against fellow rivals Lion City Sailors in which they won 3-0 and he scored the opening goal. #### Loan to Young Lions While serving his [national service](/source/National_service_in_Singapore), Iryan was loaned to [Young Lions](/source/Young_Lions_FC). Iryan was named on the match-day squad for the first time and made his debut as a substitute in a [Singapore Cup](/source/2024%E2%80%9325_Singapore_Cup) tie against [Tampines Rovers](/source/Tampines_Rovers_FC) on 16 March 2025. He was brought on in the 75th minute to replace [Andrew Aw](/source/Andrew_Aw). ## International career Iryan was called up to the [Singapore U19 squad](/source/Singapore_national_under-19_football_team) for the March 2024 centralised training camp. Iryan was also called up to the [Singapore U20 squad](/source/Singapore_national_under-20_football_team) in August 2024 for the [2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification](/source/2025_AFC_U-20_Asian_Cup_qualification).[4] He made his debut in a 3–0 lost against [Qatar](/source/Qatar_national_under-20_football_team) on 25 September 2024. On 29 November 2025, Iryan was called up to the [Singapore U22](/source/Singapore_national_under-22_football_team) side for the [2025 SEA Games](/source/Football_at_the_2025_SEA_Games_%E2%80%93_Men's_tournament).[5] ## Style of play Iryan plays as a left-footed [centre-back](/source/Defender_(association_football)#Centre-back), noted for his physicality, commitment, speed and, robustness. Cited by [Robert Eziakor](/source/Robert_Eziakor), head coach of the Hougang under-17 team, Iryan was compared to [Singapore national team](/source/Singapore_national_football_team) captain [Hariss Harun](/source/Hariss_Harun) with such physicality in the region. His father, [Fandi Ahmad](/source/Fandi_Ahmad) mentioned fearlessness was what sets Iryan apart from his brothers. Iryan is not afraid to get stuck in, fly into tackles and win headers.[1] ## Personal life Iryan is the youngest son of Singaporean footballer [Fandi Ahmad](/source/Fandi_Ahmad) and former South African model Wendy Jacobs. His three older brothers are also footballers. The oldest brother [Irfan](/source/Irfan_Fandi) plays for [Port](/source/Port_F.C.). His two other older brothers, [Ikhsan](/source/Ikhsan_Fandi) and [Ilhan](/source/Ilhan_Fandi) plays for [BG Pathum United](/source/BG_Pathum_United_F.C.).[6] He has an older sister [Iman](/source/Iman_Fandi).[7] His grandfather, [Ahmad Wartam](/source/Ahmad_Wartam), was an ex-national [goalkeeper](/source/Goalkeeper_(association_football)).[8] [Hafiz Abu Sujad](/source/Hafiz_Abu_Sujad) and the national team's physiotherapist Nurhafizah are the cousins of his father Fandi Ahmad.[9] ## Career statistics ### Club - *As of match played 29 May 2025*[10] Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Club Season League National cup League cup Continental Other Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Hougang United 2023 Singapore Premier League 2 0 2 0 0 0 2[a] 0 — 6 0 Young Lions (loan) 2024–25 3 0 1 0 0 0 — — 4 0 2025–26 2 0 0 0 0 0 — — 2 0 Career total 7 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 12 0 1. **[^](#cite_ref-ACL2_11-0)** Appearance(s) in [AFC Champions League Two](/source/AFC_Champions_League_Two) ## Honours **Hougang United** - [Singapore Cup](/source/Singapore_Cup) runner-up: [2023](/source/2023_Singapore_Cup) - [Singapore Community Shield](/source/Singapore_Community_Shield) runner-up: 2023[3] ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-catchup_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-catchup_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-catchup_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-catchup_1-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-catchup_1-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-catchup_1-5) ["Football: Youngest Fandi son Iryan plays catch up with band of brothers"](https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/football-youngest-fandi-son-iryan-plays-catch-up-with-band-of-brothers). *The Straits Times*. 21 December 2022. Retrieved 16 April 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Rad like dad: How Fandi Ahmad, Jack Neo and Edmund Chen bond with sons over same careers"](https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/rad-like-dad-how-fandi-ahmad-jack-neo-and-edmund-chen-bond-with-sons-over-same-careers). *The Straits Times*. 18 June 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2022. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-2023communityshield_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-2023communityshield_3-1) ["2023 Community Shield"](https://spl.sg/fixtures?&WHurl=%2Fcompetition%2F1183%2Fmatch%2F250743%2Fsummary%3F). *Singapore Premier League*. 19 February 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Provisional Under-19 squad announced for AFC Under 20 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers"](https://www.fas.org.sg/provisional-under-19-squad-announced-for-afc-under-20-asian-cup-2025-qualifiers/). *fas.org.sg*. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Singapore Under-22 National Team Squad announced for 2025 SEA Games"](https://www.fas.org.sg/singapore-under-22-national-team-squad-announced-for-2025-sea-games/). *Football Association of Singapore*. 29 November 2025. Retrieved 29 November 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Chandra, Alif (26 July 2019). ["Spotlight on adidas footballers Marc and Ilhan – sons of Singapore legends"](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/spotlight-on-adidas-footballers-marc-and-ilhan---sons-of-singapore-legends/1hri8ktxh9aii1i6oljuhx5q31). *Goal.com*. Retrieved 23 July 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Toh, Ziyi (16 October 2021). ["Fandi Ahmad's Wife Wendy Jacobs Laments How Fast Her 5 Gorgeous Kids Have Grown Up; Here's What They've Been Up To"](https://www.8days.sg/entertainment/local/fandi-ahmad-wendy-jacobs-5-kids-ikhsan-irfan-iman-ilhan-iryan-15431726). *8 Days*. Retrieved 27 March 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Fandi Ahmad's father, former national goalkeeper Ahmad Wartam, dies"](https://web.archive.org/web/20230407042221/https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/fandi-ahmads-father-former-national-goalkeeper-ahmad-wartam-dies). *The New Paper*. 29 November 2014. Archived from [the original](https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/fandi-ahmads-father-former-national-goalkeeper-ahmad-wartam-dies) on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 15 March 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Nerves no longer freeze rising son"](https://www.asiaone.com/nerves-no-longer-freeze-rising-son). *AsiaOne*. 6 December 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2023. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** [Iryan Fandi](https://int.soccerway.com/players/-/894301/) at Soccerway. Retrieved 16 April 2023. ## External links - [Iryan Fandi](https://int.soccerway.com/players/iryan-fandi/894301/) at Soccerway [Portals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Contents/Portals): - [Biography](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Biography) - [Association football](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Association_football) - [Singapore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Singapore) v t e Hougang United FC Club Players History All articles Stadium Jalan Besar Stadium Managers Morgan (2002–03) Chow K.L. (2004–05) Morgan (2006–07) Saswadimata (2008) Grabovac (2008) Swandi (2008) Steinebrunner (2009) Aide (2009–11) Baćina (2011–12) Johana (2012) Weaver (2012–13) Johana (2013) Amin (2013–14) Salim (2015) Balagumaran (2015–16) Philippe (2017–18) Clement (2018–2022) Kassim (2022–2023) Kraljević (2023–2024) Pannarai (2025–2026) Current squad 2 Aplin 7 Shahfiq 14 Krajček 16 Faiz 19 Amy 20 Muhaimin 21 Nazhiim 23 Sahil 24 Amir 31 Zainol 32 Vestering 37 Zulfahmi 55 Farhan 68 Iryan Seasons 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024-25 2025–26 2026–27 --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Iryan Fandi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iryan_Fandi) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iryan_Fandi?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.