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Nur Adam Abdullah
Singaporean footballer
Muhammad Nur Adam Bin Abdullah (born 16 June 2001) better known Nur Adam, is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays either as a full-back or winger for Singapore Premier League club Young Lions, on loan from Lion City Sailors and the Singapore national team.
Beginnings and breakthrough
Nur Adam went on a training stints with Japan clubs, Matsumoto Yamaga and Omiya Ardija in 2015 and 2017 respectively which he was left impressed by the strong work ethic and technical ability.
Nur Adam was nominated for the Dollah Kassim award in 2016 but didn't win the award. He was nominated again in 2018 and won the award. Six months after winning the 2018 Dollah Kassim award, Nur Adam Abdullah begins his training stint with Belgian side, KRC Genk for a one-week training stint club. He also earn himself the chance to be promoted from the national under-18 team to the Singapore Premier League club, Young Lions for the 2019 season.
Club career
Young Lions
Nur Adam joins Young Lions from NFA in ahead of the 2019 Singapore Premier League season.
Lion City Sailors
After 2 seasons at Young Lions, 19-year old Nur Adam join the newly privatized club, Lion City Sailors. On 2 April 2021, he make his debut against Tampines Rovers in a 3-3 draw.
Nur Adam goes on to win the 2021 Singapore Premier League title in his first season at the club which he also wins both individual award, the 2021 Young Player of the Year award becoming the first defender to win the award since Sirina Camara did so in 2013 and also being in the 2021 Team of the Year.
Nur Adam helped the Sailors win the 2022 Singapore Community Shield. He was named in the 2022 AFC Champions League squad list that travel to Buriram.
On 1 July 2023, Nur Adam make his 50th appearance for the Sailors in a 1–7 away win against Tanjong Pagar United.
Loan to Young Lions
Nur Adam returned to the Young Lions on loan from his parent club Lion City Sailors, following his enlistment to National Service.
International career
Nur Adam received his first senior national team call-up in a training session in March 2021.[1]
On 11 November 2021, Nur Adam made his international debut for the Singapore national team in a friendly match against Kyrgyzstan.[2] On 18 December 2021, Nur Adam made his competitive debut at the 2020 AFF Championship with a 0–2 loss against Thailand.
Career statistics
Club
- As of 10 Oct 2021[3]
| Club
|
Season
|
League
|
Cup
|
Continental
|
Other
|
Total
|
| Division
|
Apps
|
Goals
|
Apps
|
Goals
|
Apps
|
Goals
|
Apps
|
Goals
|
Apps
|
Goals
|
| Young Lions
|
2019
|
Singapore Premier League
|
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0
|
| 2020
|
Singapore Premier League
|
13 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
0
|
| Total
|
18 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
18 |
0
|
| Lion City Sailors
|
2021
|
Singapore Premier League
|
16 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
16 |
0
|
| 2022
|
Singapore Premier League
|
18 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
24 |
0
|
| 2023
|
Singapore Premier League
|
17 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
17 |
0
|
| Total
|
51 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
57 |
0
|
| Young Lions
|
2024–25
|
Singapore Premier League
|
15 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
0
|
| Total
|
15 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
0
|
| Career total
|
74 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
90 |
0
|
International
Appearances and goals by national team and year
| National team |
Year |
Apps |
Goals
|
| Singapore
|
| 2021 |
4 |
0
|
| Total |
4 |
0
|
International caps
| No |
Date |
Venue |
Opponent |
Result |
Competition
|
| 1 |
11 November 2021 |
Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium, Sharjah, UAE |
 Kyrgyzstan |
1-2 (lost) |
Friendly
|
| 2 |
18 December 2021 |
National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore |
 Thailand |
0-2(lost) |
2020 AFF Championship
|
| 3 |
22 December 2021 |
National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore |
 Indonesia |
1-1(draw) |
2020 AFF Championship
|
| 4 |
25 December 2021 |
National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore |
Indonesia |
4-2(lost) |
2020 AFF Championship
|
| 5 |
1 June 2022 |
Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
 Kuwait |
0–2 (lost) |
Friendly
|
| 6 |
8 June 2022 |
Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |
Kyrgyzstan |
1–2 (lost) |
2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification
|
| 7 |
11 June 2022 |
Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |
 Tajikistan |
0–1 (lost) |
2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification
|
| 8 |
14 June 2022 |
Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |
 Myanmar |
6–2 (won) |
2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification
|
U23 International caps
| No |
Date |
Venue |
Opponent |
Result |
Competition
|
| 1 |
25 October 2021 |
Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore |
 Timor-Leste |
2-2 (draw) |
2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification
|
| 2 |
31 October 2021 |
Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore |
 South Korea |
1-5 (lost) |
2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification
|
| 3 |
7 May 2022 |
Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định, Vietnam |
 Laos |
2–2 (draw) |
2021 Southeast Asian Games
|
| 4 |
9 May 2022 |
Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định, Vietnam |
Thailand |
0–5 (lost) |
2021 Southeast Asian Games
|
| 5 |
11 May 2022 |
Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định, Vietnam |
 Cambodia |
1–0 (won) |
2021 Southeast Asian Games
|
| 6 |
14 May 2022 |
Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định, Vietnam |
 Malaysia |
2–2 (draw) |
2021 Southeast Asian Games
|
| 7 |
29 April 2023 |
Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
Thailand |
1–3 (lost) |
2023 SEA Games
|
| 8 |
3 May 2023 |
Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
 Vietnam |
1–3 (lost) |
2023 SEA Games
|
| 9 |
6 May 2023 |
Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
Laos |
0-0 (draw) |
2023 SEA Games
|
| 10 |
6 Sept 2023 |
Việt Trì Stadium, Phú Thọ, Vietnam |
 Yemen |
0-3 (lost) |
2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification
|
| 11 |
9 Sept 2023 |
Việt Trì Stadium, Phú Thọ, Vietnam |
 Guam |
1-1 (draw) |
2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification
|
U23 International goals
U19 International caps
| No |
Date |
Venue |
Opponent |
Result |
Competition
|
| 1 |
4 September 2017 |
Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar |
Cambodia |
5-3 (won) |
2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship
|
| 2 |
12 September 2017 |
Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar |
Timor-Leste |
1-3 (lost) |
2017 AFF U-18 Youth Championship
|
| 3 |
4 November 2017 |
MFF Football Centre, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
Thailand |
0-2 (lost) |
2018 AFC U-19 Championship qualification
|
| 4 |
6 November 2017 |
MFF Football Centre, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
 Japan |
0-7 (lost) |
2018 AFC U-19 Championship qualification
|
| 5 |
8 November 2017 |
MFF Football Centre, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
 Mongolia |
2-4 (lost) |
2018 AFC U-19 Championship qualification
|
| 6 |
1 July 2018 |
Gelora Joko Samudro Stadium, Gresik, Indonesia |
 Philippines |
1-2 (lost) |
2018 AFF U-18 Youth Championship
|
| 7 |
3 July 2018 |
Gelora Joko Samudro Stadium, Gresik, Indonesia |
Indonesia |
0-4 (lost) |
2018 AFF U-18 Youth Championship
|
| 8 |
5 July 2018 |
Gelora Joko Samudro Stadium, Gresik, Indonesia |
Thailand |
0-6 (lost) |
2018 AFF U-18 Youth Championship
|
| 9 |
7 July 2018 |
Gelora Joko Samudro Stadium, Gresik, Indonesia |
Laos |
0-5 (lost) |
2018 AFF U-18 Youth Championship
|
| 10 |
9 July 2018 |
Gelora Joko Samudro Stadium, Gresik, Indonesia |
Vietnam |
2-2 (draw) |
2018 AFF U-18 Youth Championship
|
| 11 |
19 April 2019 |
Po Kong Village Road Park, Diamond Hill, Hong Kong |
Vietnam |
0–1 (lost) |
2019 Jockey Cup
|
| 12 |
20 April 2019 |
Po Kong Village Road Park, Diamond Hill, Hong Kong |
 Hong Kong |
0–2 (lost) |
2019 Jockey Cup
|
| 13 |
22 April 2019 |
Po Kong Village Road Park, Diamond Hill, Hong Kong |
Myanmar |
1–2 (lost) |
2019 Jockey Cup
|
| 14 |
7 August 2019 |
Thanh Long Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
Thailand |
1–1 (draw) |
2019 AFF U-18 Youth Championship
|
| 15 |
9 August 2019 |
Thống Nhất Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
Malaysia |
1-3 (lost) |
2019 AFF U-18 Youth Championship
|
| 16 |
11 August 2019 |
Gò Đậu Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
Vietnam |
0-3 (lost) |
2019 AFF U-18 Youth Championship
|
| 17 |
13 August 2019 |
Thống Nhất Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
Cambodia |
1-0 (won) |
2019 AFF U-18 Youth Championship
|
| 18 |
15 August 2019 |
Thống Nhất Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
 Australia |
0-5 (lost) |
2019 AFF U-18 Youth Championship
|
| 19 |
8 November 2019 |
Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar |
 China |
0-2 (lost) |
2020 AFC U-19 Championship qualification
|
| 20 |
10 November 2019 |
Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar |
Myanmar |
0-8 (lost) |
2020 AFC U-19 Championship qualification
|
Honours
Club
Lion City Sailors
Individual
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