Nicky Melvin Singh
Nicky Melvin Singh (born 13 June 2002) is a Singaporean-Filipinos footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Albirex Niigata Singapore.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 June 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Singapore | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Albirex Niigata (S) | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Griffiths Primary School | |||
| Sengkang Secondary School | |||
| –2018 | NFA | ||
| 2019–2020 | Tampines Rovers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Albirex Niigata (S) | 18 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2021– | Singapore U23 | 3 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:04, 13 March 2021 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Nicky begun his professional footballing career by signing for the Singapore Premier League side Albirex Niigata (S) on 22 January 2021.[1]
On 13 March 2021, Nicky made his first-ever professional debut with Albirex Niigata (S) against Hougang United by starting the game and played for 75 minutes. He was replaced by Takahashi Mahiro in the 75th minute.
On 15 May 2021, Nicky scored his first-ever professional goal against the Young Lions in the 2021 Singapore Premier League. The match ended as Albirex Niigata (S) beating Young Lions in a result of 2–1 win.
Personal life
Nicky grown up to a Indian Singaporeans father and Filipina mother thus eligible to represent Singapore or Philippines at international level.
Career statistics
Club
- As of 13 March 2021.[2]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Albirex Niigata (S) | 2021 | Singapore Premier League | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| 2022 | Singapore Premier League | 14 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | |
| 2023 | Singapore Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 27 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 27 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | ||
- Notes
International statistics
U23 International caps
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 March 2023 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore |  Hong Kong | 0–1 (lost) | Merlion Cup |
| 2 | 26 March 2023 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore |  Cambodia | 1–2 (lost) | Merlion Cup |
| 3 | 29 April 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |  Thailand | 1–3 (lost) | 2023 SEA Games |
| 4 | 3 May 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |  Vietnam | 1–3 (lost) | 2023 SEA Games |
| 5 | 6 May 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |  Laos | 0-0 (draw) | 2023 SEA Games |
| 6 | 11 May 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |  Malaysia | 0-7 (lost) | 2023 SEA Games |
U23 International goals
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 April 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia | Thailand | 1–2 | 1–3 (lost) | 2023 SEA Games |
References
- "Nicky Melvin Singh (Tampines Rovers FC U-21) will join Albirex for 2021 season!". Albirex Niigata Singapore Official website (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2021-10-06. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- Nicky Melvin Singh at Soccerway