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{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Izwan Mahbud
| name = Izwan Mahbud
| image = 1 izwan mahbud 2014.jpg
| image = 1 izwan mahbud 2014 (cropped).jpg
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| caption = Izwan Mahbud with [[LionsXII]] in 2014
| image_size = 250px
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| caption = Izwan Mahbud with [[LionsXII]]
| fullname = Mohamad Izwan Bin Mahbud<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fas.org.sg/national-team/u23-young-lions |title=U23 Young Lions |website=Football Association of Singapore |access-date=6 March 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227060131/http://fas.org.sg/national-team/u23-young-lions |archive-date=27 February 2014 }}</ref>
| fullname = Mohamad Izwan Bin Mahbud<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fas.org.sg/national-team/u23-young-lions |title=U23 Young Lions |website=Football Association of Singapore |access-date=6 March 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227060131/http://fas.org.sg/national-team/u23-young-lions |archive-date=27 February 2014 }}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age |1990|7|14|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age |1990|7|14|df=y}}
| birth_place = Singapore
| birth_place = Singapore
| height = {{height|m=1.77}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=Strack-Zimmermann|first=Benjamin|title=Izwan Mahbud|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/43544/Izwan_Mahbud.html|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.national-football-teams.com|language=en}}</ref>
| height = {{height|m=1.78}}<ref>{{Cite web|last=Strack-Zimmermann|first=Benjamin|title=Izwan Mahbud|url=http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/43544/Izwan_Mahbud.html|access-date=2022-01-06|website=www.national-football-teams.com|language=en}}</ref>
| position = [[Goalkeeper (association football)|Goalkeeper]]
| position = [[Goalkeeper (association football)|Goalkeeper]]
| currentclub = [[Lion City Sailors FC|Lion City Sailors]]
| currentclub = [[Lion City Sailors]]
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| youthyears1 = 2006–2008
| youthyears1 = 2006–2008
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| years8 = 2022–
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| clubs8 = [[Lion City Sailors FC|Lion City Sailors]]
| caps8 = 0
| caps8 = 15
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| nationalyears1 = 2011–
| nationalyears1 = 2011–2021
| nationalteam1 = [[Singapore national football team|Singapore]]
| nationalteam1 = [[Singapore national football team|Singapore]]
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'''Mohamad Izwan bin Mahbud''' (born 14 July 1990) is a Singaporean professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] for [[Singapore national football team|Singapore national team]] and for [[Singapore Premier League]] club [[Lion City Sailors FC|Lion City Sailors]]. He was the third-choice goalkeeper of Singapore at the [[2010 AFF Championship]] and broke into the first team as Singapore won the [[2012 AFF Championship]].
'''Mohamad Izwan bin Mahbud''' (born 14 July 1990) is a Singaporean professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] for [[Singapore Premier League]] club [[Lion City Sailors FC|Lion City Sailors]]. A former Singapore international, he was the third-choice goalkeeper of Singapore at the [[2010 AFF Championship]] and broke into the first team as Singapore won the [[2012 AFF Championship]].

Izwan was also the captain of the [[Singapore Selection XI]] during the [[2015 Premier League Asia Trophy]] against [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] and [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]].


==Club career==
==Club career==
===Young Lions===
===Young Lions===
Izwan began his club career with [[S.League]] club [[Young Lions FC|Young Lions]].
Izwan began his professional football career with [[S.League]] club [[Young Lions FC|Young Lions]] in 2008 after playing at the [[National Football Academy (Singapore)|National Football Academy]].


===LionsXII===
===LionsXII===
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In January 2012, Izwan joined the newly created club, [[LionsXII|LionsXll]] which compete in the [[Malaysia Super League]]. During his time with the LionsXII, Izwan helped the team win the [[2013 Malaysia Super League|2013 Malaysian Super League]] and [[2015 Malaysia FA Cup|2015 Malaysian FA Cup]] titles. During his time at the club, he was seen being used as a free kick taker during some of the club matches.
Izwan played for the [[LionsXII|LionsXll]] in the [[Malaysia Super League]].


==== Making headlines in Japan and stints with Matsumoto Yamaga ====
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tnp.sg/sports/singapore-football/izwan-yamaga-clubs-vice-president-optimistic-signing|title=Izwan for Yamaga? Club's vice-president optimistic on signing|date=6 December 2015}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.tnp.sg/sports/singapore-football/matsumoto-yamaga-reveal-why-they-didnt-sign-izwan-mahbud|title=Matsumoto Yamaga reveal why they didn't sign Izwan Mahbud|date=2016-06-16|work=The New Paper|access-date=2017-12-14|language=en}}</ref>
On 16 June 2015, Izwan pulled a magnificent performance at the [[Saitama Stadium 2002|Saitama Stadium]] which shocked a 0–0 draw between Singapore and Japan. Izwan's heroic displays have drawn praise from Japanese fans and club coaches and also drew interest from several clubs, including newly promoted [[J.League|J-League 1]] side [[Matsumoto Yamaga F.C|Matsumoto Yamaga]]. 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tnp.straitstimes.com/sports/singapore-football/izwan-yamaga-clubs-vice-president-optimistic-signing|title=Izwan for Yamaga? Club's vice-president optimistic on signing|date=6 December 2015}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://tnp.straitstimes.com/sports/singapore-football/matsumoto-yamaga-reveal-why-they-didnt-sign-izwan-mahbud|title=Matsumoto Yamaga reveal why they didn't sign Izwan Mahbud|date=2016-06-16|work=The New Paper|access-date=2017-12-14|language=en}}</ref>


==== Heavily linked to Real Sociedad ====
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During his time with the LionsXII, Izwan helped the team win the [[2013 Malaysia Super League|2013 Malaysian Super League]] and [[2015 Malaysia FA Cup|2015 Malaysian FA Cup]] titles.
On 16 November 2015, Singapore goalkeeping coach, [[John Burridge]] said that [[David Moyes]] was thinking about signing Izwan to [[La Liga]] side, [[Real Sociedad]] as a back-up to first choice goalkeeper, [[Gerónimo Rulli]] but Moyes got sacked a week before so the deal didn't materialized. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-11-16 |title=Moyes was "tracking" Singapore GK Izwan |url=https://www.espn.com.sg/soccer/story/_/id/37443024/moyes-was-interested-izwan-singapore-gk-coach |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Izwan’s ready for the big leagues |url=https://www.todayonline.com/sports/football/izwans-ready-big-leagues |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=TODAY |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=andrew |date=2015-11-17 |title=‘Moyes talked to Izwan Mahbud’ |url=https://www.football-espana.net/2015/11/17/moyes-talked-to-izwan-mahbud |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=Football España |language=en}}</ref>


===Tampines Rovers===
===Tampines Rovers===
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=== Nongbua Pitchaya ===
=== Nongbua Pitchaya ===
After spending two years with the Stags, Izwan signed for [[Nongbua Pitchaya F.C.|Nongbua Pitchaya]], becoming the second Singaporean to play in the [[Thai League 2]], alongside compatriot and fellow goalkeeper, [[Hassan Sunny]], who joined [[Army United F.C.|Army United]] for a second stint.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/singapore-goalkeeper-izwan-signs-thai-league-2-club|title=Singapore goalkeeper Izwan signs for Thai League 2 club|date=2017-12-14|work=FourFourTwo|access-date=2017-12-14|language=en-SG|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214132001/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/singapore-goalkeeper-izwan-signs-thai-league-2-club|archive-date=14 December 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was reported that Izwan took a pay cut to join the Thai side, underlining his fierce desire to try his talent overseas.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/football-izwan-inks-deal-with-nongbua-singapores-leading-goalies-will-feature-in|title=Football: Izwan inks deal with Nongbua, Singapore's leading goalies will feature in Thailand next year|last=hermesauto|date=2017-12-14|work=The Straits Times|access-date=2017-12-14|language=en}}</ref> His move to Thailand was a successful one as he was named in [[FourFourTwo]]'s Thai League 2 Team of the Season at the end of the 2018 season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/lions-thailand-zulfahmi-baihakkis-day-out-izwan-named-team-season?page=0,1#kj3kkdr7dZjquw7G.99|title=Lions in Thailand: Zulfahmi & Baihakki’s day out; Izwan named in Team of the Season|date=2018-10-05|work=FourFourTwo|access-date=2018-10-05|language=en-SG}}</ref>
After spending two years with Tampines Rovers, Izwan signed for [[Nongbua Pitchaya F.C.|Nongbua Pitchaya]] on 14 December 2017, becoming the second Singaporean to play in the [[Thai League 2]], alongside compatriot and fellow goalkeeper, [[Hassan Sunny]], who joined [[Army United F.C.|Army United]] for a second stint.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/singapore-goalkeeper-izwan-signs-thai-league-2-club|title=Singapore goalkeeper Izwan signs for Thai League 2 club|date=2017-12-14|work=FourFourTwo|access-date=2017-12-14|language=en-SG|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214132001/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/singapore-goalkeeper-izwan-signs-thai-league-2-club|archive-date=14 December 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was reported that Izwan took a pay cut to join the Thai side, underlining his fierce desire to try his talent overseas.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/football-izwan-inks-deal-with-nongbua-singapores-leading-goalies-will-feature-in|title=Football: Izwan inks deal with Nongbua, Singapore's leading goalies will feature in Thailand next year|last=hermesauto|date=2017-12-14|work=The Straits Times|access-date=2017-12-14|language=en}}</ref> His move to Thailand was a successful one as he was named in [[FourFourTwo]]'s Thai League 2 Team of the Season at the end of the 2018 season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/lions-thailand-zulfahmi-baihakkis-day-out-izwan-named-team-season?page=0,1#kj3kkdr7dZjquw7G.99|title=Lions in Thailand: Zulfahmi & Baihakki’s day out; Izwan named in Team of the Season|date=2018-10-05|work=FourFourTwo|access-date=2018-10-05|language=en-SG|archive-date=6 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006000856/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/lions-thailand-zulfahmi-baihakkis-day-out-izwan-named-team-season?page=0,1#kj3kkdr7dZjquw7G.99|url-status=dead}}</ref>


=== Trat FC ===
=== Trat ===
After spending two seasons in the [[Thai League 2]], Izwan signed for top-flight [[Thailand]] side [[Trat F.C.]] for the [[2020 Thai League 1]] season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-gh/news/izwan-mahbud-trat/1li9vj70g4uvq1l34bl7ysa8oe|title=Izwan Mahbud signs for Trat FC {{!}} Goal.com|website=www.goal.com|access-date=2020-01-12}}</ref>
After spending two seasons in the [[Thai League 2]], on 16 December 2019, Izwan signed for top-flight [[Thailand]] side [[Trat F.C.|Trat]] for the [[2020 Thai League 1]] season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-gh/news/izwan-mahbud-trat/1li9vj70g4uvq1l34bl7ysa8oe|title=Izwan Mahbud signs for Trat FC {{!}} Goal.com|website=www.goal.com|access-date=2020-01-12}}</ref>


=== Hougang United ===
=== Hougang United ===
On 27 June 2021, Izwan return to his home country after a long stint in Thailand by signing for the [[Singapore Premier League]] side [[Hougang United]] for the remainder of the 2021 season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Izwan Mahbud signs for Hougang United - Football Association of Singapore|url=https://spl.sg/izwan-mahbud-signs-hougang-united|access-date=2021-07-18|website=spl.sg|language=en}}</ref>
On 27 June 2021, Izwan return to his home country after a long stint in Thailand by signing for the [[Singapore Premier League]] side [[Hougang United]] for the remainder of the 2021 season.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Izwan Mahbud signs for Hougang United - Football Association of Singapore|url=https://spl.sg/izwan-mahbud-signs-hougang-united|access-date=2021-07-18|website=spl.sg|language=en}}</ref>


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's Hougang debut didn't go as planned as the Cheetahs lost 4–1 to [[Tanjong Pagar United FC|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
Izwan picked up his first clean sheet for the Cheetahs in a 1–0 win against Young Lions

=== Lion City Sailors ===
On 8 January 2022, Izwan joined the newly privatised Singaporean club, [[Lion City Sailors FC|Lion City Sailors]] on a 2-year contract. He was used as a backed up goalkeeper behind national teammates, [[Hassan Sunny]]. In 2023, Izwan featured in all of the cup matches which he helped the club to win the [[2023 Singapore Cup]].

Midway during the [[2024–25 Singapore Premier League|2024–25 season]], Izwan was chosen as the main choice goalkeeper replacing [[Zharfan Rohaizad]] after a couple of blunders throughout the season. Izwan also kept a clean sheet during the [[2024–25 AFC Champions League Two]] fixture against Chinese club [[Zhejiang Professional F.C.|Zhejiang Professional]] where he pulled a couples of saves in a 2–0 win.


==International career==
==International career==


Izwan made his international debut for [[Singapore national football team|Singapore]] in a friendly match against Chinese Taipei on 18 July 2011.
Izwan made his international debut for [[Singapore national football team|Singapore]] in a friendly match against [[Chinese Taipei national football team|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.<ref name=":0" />
He rose to prominence in 2011 when he started in goal for Singapore as they defeated traditional rivals Malaysia over a two-leg [[2014 FIFA World Cup qualification|2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier]] in the same month.<ref name=":0" />

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On 16 June 2015, Izwan made 18 saves as Singapore managed keep a clean sheet against Asian giants, [[Japan national football team|Japan]] to a 0–0 draw in [[Saitama (city)|Saitama]] during a [[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)|2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier]] match.<ref name=":0" />

On 12 June 2021, Izwan played managed to hold 3-time [[AFC Asian Cup]] winners, [[Saudi Arabia]] from scoring until the 83rd minute where [[Salem Al-Dawsari]] broke the deadlock.


On 18 November 2024, Izwan returned to the starting line-up after a 3 years absence with the national team where he played in a 3–2 lost to [[Chinese Taipei national football team|Chinese Taipei]].
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On 16 June 2015, Izwan made 18 saves as Singapore managed to hold 4-time Asian Cup winners [[Japan national football team|Japan]] to a 0–0 draw in Saitama, Japan during a 2018 World Cup and Asian Cup Qualifier match.<ref name=":0" />


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
===Club===
===Club===
{{updated|match played 10 Oct 21}}. Caps and goals may not be correct.
{{updated|match played 25 September 2024}}. Caps and goals may not be correct.


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| align=center|1 || 18 July 2011 || [[Jalan Besar Stadium]], [[Kallang]], Singapore|| {{fb|TPE}} || align=center|3-2 (won) || [[Exhibition game|Friendly]]
| align=center|1 || 18 July 2011 || [[Jalan Besar Stadium]], [[Kallang]], Singapore|| {{fb|TPE}} || align=center|3-2 (won) || [[Exhibition game|Friendly]]
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| align=center|2 || 23 July 2011 || Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore|| {{fb|MYS}} || align=center|5-3 (won) || [[2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Second Round]]
| align=center|2 || 23 July 2011 || Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore|| {{fb|MYS}} || align=center|5-3 (won) || [[2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round]]
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| align=center|3 || 28 July 2011 || [[Bukit Jalil National Stadium]], [[Kuala Lumpur]], Malaysia|| {{fb|MYS}} || align=center|1-1 (draw) || 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Second Round
| align=center|3 || 28 July 2011 || [[Bukit Jalil National Stadium]], [[Kuala Lumpur]], Malaysia|| {{fb|MYS}} || align=center|1-1 (draw) || 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
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| align=center|4 || 2 September 2011 || [[Kunming Tuodong Sports Center|Tuodong Sports Center]], [[Kunming]], China|| {{fb|CHN}} || align=center|1-2 (lost) || [[2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Third Round]]
| align=center|4 || 2 September 2011 || [[Kunming Tuodong Sports Center|Tuodong Sports Center]], [[Kunming]], China|| {{fb|CHN}} || align=center|1-2 (lost) || [[2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round]]
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| align=center|5 || 7 October 2011 || Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore|| {{fb|PHI}} || align=center|2-0 (won) || Friendly
| align=center|5 || 7 October 2011 || Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore|| {{fb|PHI}} || align=center|2-0 (won) || Friendly
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| align=center|6 || 2 September 2011 || Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore|| {{fb|JOR}} || align=center|0-3 (lost) || 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC Third Round
| align=center|6 || 2 September 2011 || Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore|| {{fb|JOR}} || align=center|0-3 (lost) || 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round
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| align=center|7 || 1 June 2012 || [[Hong Kong Stadium]], [[So Kon Po]], Singapore|| {{fb|HKG}} || align=center|0-1 (lost) || Friendly
| align=center|7 || 1 June 2012 || [[Hong Kong Stadium]], [[So Kon Po]], Singapore|| {{fb|HKG}} || align=center|0-1 (lost) || Friendly
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==Honours==
==Honours==


===Club===
=== Club ===
'''LionsXII'''
'''LionsXII'''
* [[Malaysia Super League]]: 2013
* [[Malaysia Super League]]: 2013
* [[FA Cup Malaysia]]: 2015
* [[FA Cup Malaysia]]: 2015


'''Lion City Sailors'''
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===International===
*[[Singapore Cup]]: [[2023 Singapore Cup|2023]]
'''Singapore'''
* [[Singapore Community Shield]]: 2022, 2024

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=== International ===
* [[AFF Championship]]: 2012
* [[AFF Championship]]: 2012
*[[Southeast Asian Games]]: bronze medal – 2013
*[[Southeast Asian Games]]: bronze medal – 2013

===Individual===
*[[2015 Malaysia FA Cup]] Final: Man Of the Match
*[[2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)]]; vs Japan, (Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama): Man Of the Match<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football-singapore-holds-japan-to-0-0-draw-in-world-cup-qualifier-at-saitama|title=Football: Singapore holds Japan to 0-0 draw in World Cup qualifier at Saitama| date=June 16, 2015|publisher=The Straits Times|access-date=16 June 2015}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://lionsxii.sg/players/izwan-mahbud/ Lions XII profile]
* [http://lionsxii.sg/players/izwan-mahbud/ Lions XII profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330231638/http://lionsxii.sg/players/izwan-mahbud/ |date=30 March 2017 }}
* [http://www.goal.com/en-sg/people/singapore/56502/izwan-mahbud/national Goal profile]
* [http://www.goal.com/en-sg/people/singapore/56502/izwan-mahbud/national Goal profile]
* {{NFT player|pid=43544}}
* {{NFT player|pid=43544}}
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In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Mahbud is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Izwan.
Izwan Mahbud
Izwan Mahbud with LionsXII in 2014
Personal information
Full name Mohamad Izwan Bin Mahbud[1]
Date of birth (1990-07-14) 14 July 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth Singapore
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Lion City Sailors
Number 1
Youth career
2006–2008 National Football Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2011 Young Lions 63 (0)
2012–2015 LionsXII 54 (0)
2016–2017 Tampines Rovers 27 (0)
2018–2019 Nongbua Pitchaya 32 (0)
2020 Trat 3 (0)
2020–2021 Samut Prakan City 3 (0)
2021 Hougang United 10 (0)
2022– Lion City Sailors 15 (0)
International career‡
2011–2021 Singapore 55 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Singapore
Sea Games
Bronze medal – third place Naypyidaw 2013 Football
Asean Football Championship
Winner AFF Suzuki Cup 2012 2012
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 June 2021

Mohamad Izwan bin Mahbud (born 14 July 1990) is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Singapore Premier League club Lion City Sailors. A former Singapore international, he was the third-choice goalkeeper of Singapore at the 2010 AFF Championship and broke into the first team as Singapore won the 2012 AFF Championship.

Izwan was also the captain of the Singapore Selection XI during the 2015 Premier League Asia Trophy against Arsenal and Stoke City.

Club career

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Young Lions

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Izwan began his professional football career with S.League club Young Lions in 2008 after playing at the National Football Academy.

LionsXII

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In January 2012, Izwan joined the newly created club, LionsXll which compete in the Malaysia Super League. During his time with the LionsXII, Izwan helped the team win the 2013 Malaysian Super League and 2015 Malaysian FA Cup titles. During his time at the club, he was seen being used as a free kick taker during some of the club matches.

Making headlines in Japan and stints with Matsumoto Yamaga

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On 16 June 2015, Izwan pulled a magnificent performance at the Saitama Stadium which shocked a 0–0 draw between Singapore and Japan. Izwan's heroic displays have drawn praise from Japanese fans and club coaches and also drew interest from several clubs, including newly promoted J-League 1 side Matsumoto Yamaga. 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.[3] 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.[4]

Heavily linked to Real Sociedad

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On 16 November 2015, Singapore goalkeeping coach, John Burridge said that David Moyes was thinking about signing Izwan to La Liga side, Real Sociedad as a back-up to first choice goalkeeper, Gerónimo Rulli but Moyes got sacked a week before so the deal didn't materialized. [5][6][7]

Tampines Rovers

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In late 2015, when the decision was made by the Football Association of Malaysia to kick the LionsXII out of the Malaysian Super League, Izwan, along with former teammates Christopher van Huizen, Izzdin Shafiq, Hafiz Sujad and Firdaus Kasman linked up with former coach V. Sundramoorthy at Tampines Rovers.[8]

Nongbua Pitchaya

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After spending two years with Tampines Rovers, Izwan signed for Nongbua Pitchaya on 14 December 2017, becoming the second Singaporean to play in the Thai League 2, alongside compatriot and fellow goalkeeper, Hassan Sunny, who joined Army United for a second stint.[9] It was reported that Izwan took a pay cut to join the Thai side, underlining his fierce desire to try his talent overseas.[10] His move to Thailand was a successful one as he was named in FourFourTwo's Thai League 2 Team of the Season at the end of the 2018 season.[11]

Trat

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After spending two seasons in the Thai League 2, on 16 December 2019, Izwan signed for top-flight Thailand side Trat for the 2020 Thai League 1 season.[12]

Hougang United

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On 27 June 2021, Izwan return to his home country after a long stint in Thailand by signing for the Singapore Premier League side Hougang United for the remainder of the 2021 season.[13]

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

Lion City Sailors

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On 8 January 2022, Izwan joined the newly privatised Singaporean club, Lion City Sailors on a 2-year contract. He was used as a backed up goalkeeper behind national teammates, Hassan Sunny. In 2023, Izwan featured in all of the cup matches which he helped the club to win the 2023 Singapore Cup.

Midway during the 2024–25 season, Izwan was chosen as the main choice goalkeeper replacing Zharfan Rohaizad after a couple of blunders throughout the season. Izwan also kept a clean sheet during the 2024–25 AFC Champions League Two fixture against Chinese club Zhejiang Professional where he pulled a couples of saves in a 2–0 win.

International career

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Izwan made his international debut for Singapore 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 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier in the same month.[10]

On 16 June 2015, Izwan made 18 saves as Singapore managed keep a clean sheet against Asian giants, Japan to a 0–0 draw in Saitama during a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier match.[10]

On 12 June 2021, Izwan played managed to hold 3-time AFC Asian Cup winners, Saudi Arabia from scoring until the 83rd minute where Salem Al-Dawsari broke the deadlock.

On 18 November 2024, Izwan returned to the starting line-up after a 3 years absence with the national team where he played in a 3–2 lost to Chinese Taipei.

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 25 September 2024. Caps and goals may not be correct.
Club Season S.League Singapore Cup Singapore
League Cup 		Asia Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Young Lions 2008 5 0 - - - - — 5 0
2009 9 0 - - - - — 9 0
2010 24 0 5 0 1 0 — 30 0
2011 25 0 — — — 25 0
Total 63 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 69 0
Club Season Malaysia
Super League 		Malaysia
FA Cup 		Malaysia Cup Asia Total
LionsXII 2012[14] 11 0 1 0 8 0 — 20 0
2013[15] 21 0 1 0 8 0 — 30 0
2014[16] 22 0 2 0 6 0 — 30 0
2015 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Total 54 0 4 0 22 0 0 0 80 0
Club Season S.League Singapore Cup Singapore
League Cup 		Asia Total
Tampines Rovers 2016 18 0 4 0 0 0 9 0 21 0
2017 17 0 2 0 0 0 7 0 26 0
Total 35 0 6 0 0 0 16 0 47 0
Club Season Thai League T2 Thai FA Cup Thai League Cup Asia Total
Nongbua Pitchaya 2018 0 0 - - - - — 0 0
2019 32 0 0 0 1 0 — 33 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Trat 2020 3 0 - - - - — 3 0
Total 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Samut Prakan City 2020 3 0 - - - - — 3 0
Total 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Club Season S.League Singapore Cup Others Asia Total
Hougang United 2021 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
Total 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
Lion City Sailors 2022 8 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 11 0
2023 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
2024–25 7 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 9 0
Total 15 0 9 0 1 0 1 0 26 0
Career total 160 0 23 0 24 0 10 0 206 0
  • 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

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No Date Venue Opponent Result Competition
1 18 July 2011 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Chinese Taipei 3-2 (won) Friendly
2 23 July 2011 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Malaysia 5-3 (won) 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
3 28 July 2011 Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  Malaysia 1-1 (draw) 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
4 2 September 2011 Tuodong Sports Center, Kunming, China  China 1-2 (lost) 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round
5 7 October 2011 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Philippines 2-0 (won) Friendly
6 2 September 2011 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Jordan 0-3 (lost) 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC third round
7 1 June 2012 Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Singapore  Hong Kong 0-1 (lost) Friendly
8 8 June 2012 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Malaysia 2-2 (draw) Friendly
9 15 August 2012 Jurong West Stadium, Jurong, Singapore  Hong Kong 2-0 (won) Friendly
10 11 September 2012 Thuwunna YTC Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar  Myanmar 1-1 (draw) Friendly
11 16 October 2012 Choa Chu Kang Stadium, Choa Chu Kang, Singapore  India 2-0 (won) Friendly
12 25 November 2012 Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  Malaysia 3-0 (won) 2012 AFF Championship
13 28 November 2012 Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  Indonesia 0-1 (lost) 2012 AFF Championship
14 1 December 2012 Shah Alam Stadium, Shah Alam, Malaysia  Laos 4-3 (won) 2012 AFF Championship
15 8 December 2012 Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines  Philippines 0-0 (draw) 2012 AFF Championship
16 12 December 2012 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Malaysia 1-0 (won) 2012 AFF Championship
17 19 December 2012 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Thailand 3–1 (won) 2012 AFF Championship
18 22 December 2012 Supachalasai Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand  Thailand 0–1 (lost) 2012 AFF Championship

Honours

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Club

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LionsXII

Lion City Sailors

International

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References

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  1. ^ "U23 Young Lions". Football Association of Singapore. Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
  2. ^ Strack-Zimmermann, Benjamin. "Izwan Mahbud". www.national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Izwan for Yamaga? Club's vice-president optimistic on signing". 6 December 2015.
  4. ^ "Matsumoto Yamaga reveal why they didn't sign Izwan Mahbud". The New Paper. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  5. ^ "Moyes was "tracking" Singapore GK Izwan". ESPN.com. 16 November 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  6. ^ "Izwan's ready for the big leagues". TODAY. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  7. ^ andrew (17 November 2015). "'Moyes talked to Izwan Mahbud'". Football España. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  8. ^ "Stags land perhaps their biggest fish, Izwan Mahbud". FourFourTwo. 29 December 2015. Archived from the original on 15 December 2017. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  9. ^ "Singapore goalkeeper Izwan signs for Thai League 2 club". FourFourTwo. 14 December 2017. Archived from the original on 14 December 2017. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  10. ^ a b c hermesauto (14 December 2017). "Football: Izwan inks deal with Nongbua, Singapore's leading goalies will feature in Thailand next year". The Straits Times. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  11. ^ "Lions in Thailand: Zulfahmi & Baihakki's day out; Izwan named in Team of the Season". FourFourTwo. 5 October 2018. Archived from the original on 6 October 2018. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  12. ^ "Izwan Mahbud signs for Trat FC | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  13. ^ "Izwan Mahbud signs for Hougang United - Football Association of Singapore". spl.sg. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
  14. ^ "LionsXII fixtures and results for 2012 season". LionsXII official website. Archived from the original on 26 February 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
  15. ^ "LionsXII fixtures and results for 2013 season". LionsXII official website. Archived from the original on 16 February 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
  16. ^ "LionsXII fixtures and results for 2014 season". LionsXII official website. Archived from the original on 9 March 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
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