Andrew Aw Yong Rei [1][2] (Chinese: 歐陽銳; born 29 March 2003[3]) nicknamed Drew by fans, is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a right back for Singapore Premier League club Young Lions. In addition to playing as a right back, Andrew can play right wingback and right midfield.
 Andrew playing for Young Lions in 2023. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Andrew Aw Yong Rei | ||
| Date of birth | 29 March 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Singapore | ||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Right back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2019 | Singapore Sports School | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2022 | Tampines Rovers | 29 | (0) |
| 2023 | Young Lions | 13 | (0) |
| 2024– | Young Lions | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023– | Singapore U23 | 5 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:07, 23 March 2023 (UTC+8) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12:07, 23 March 2023 (UTC+8) | |||
Club career edit
Aw, while studying at Singapore Sports School,[4] captained his school team.[3][5] In 2018, he was one of the eight promising youngsters from the FAS Football Academy who was shortlisted for the TNP Dollah Kassim Award.[3] He also went for a training stint with Japan J2 League club, Omiya Ardija.
Tampines Rovers edit
Andrew was promoted to the Tampines Rovers senior squad ahead of the 2020 Singapore Premier League season and wore the jersey number 45. He made his first start for the club in a 3-1 victory over Young Lions before being subbed off in the half-time break.
He would continue his journey with the rovers for the 2021 season with a contract extension.[6] Andrew was included in the squad for their 2021 AFC Cup campaign too and said that it was eye-opening to be watching the Korean opponents have their professional diets and regime, realizing how professionalism is quite lacking in Singapore as most players didn't care about their diets. [7]
Andrew got his second extension for the 2022 season following a good showing in the 2021 season.[5][8] Andrew would provide an assist to Boris Kopitovic in their AFC Cup campaign against Kuala Lumpur City to secure his first continental assist.[9]
Young Lions edit
Andrew would join the Young Lions on loan ahead of the 2023 Singapore Premier League season, wearing the jersey number 29.[10]
He would make his debut for the club in the season opener against Albirex Niigata, however coming out with a 3-0 defeat.[11] However Andrew suffered an injury setback in a 3-1 loss to Balestier Khalsa where he tore his Anterior Talo-Fibular Ligament in a challenge. He made his return from injury two weeks later. Andrew soon departed the club to serve national service. [12]
He returned to the developmental side in March 2024 ahead of the 2024–25 season.[13]
International career edit
In 2023, Aw was selected in the U22 Singapore team for the 2023 Merlion Cup.[14][15] Andrew would make his debut for the team in a 1-0 loss to Hong Kong in the Merlion Cup semifinals.
Andrew was then selected in the preliminary 25-man squad ahead of the 2023 SEA Games.[16][17]
Personal life edit
Andrew studied in Singapore Sports School and attended Republic Polytechnic as his post-secondary education.
Career statistics edit
Club edit
- As of 23 March 2023[18]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Asia | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Tampines Rovers | 2020 | Singapore Premier League | 4 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 | ||
| Total | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0 | ||
| Young Lions | 2023 | Singapore Premier League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 5 | 0 | |
| Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 37 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 0 | ||
International edit
Singapore Under-23's edit
- As of match played 13 September 2023
| 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 | 6 May 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |  Laos |
0-0 (draw) | 2023 SEA Games |
| 5 | 11 May 2023 | Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |  Malaysia |
0-7 (lost) | 2023 SEA Games |
References edit
- ^ "Andrew Aw - Football Association of Singapore". spl.sg. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Andrew Aw Yong Rei". www.teamsingapore.sg. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ a b c Kwek, Kimberly (16 November 2018). "TNP Dollah Kassim Award nominee Andrew learns to lead by example". The New Paper. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "Singapore U15, U17 Headed for Jockey Club International Youth Invitational Tournament in Hong Kong - Football Association of Singapore". www.fas.org.sg. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ a b "17 Footballers Kick Off Their 2022 SPL Season". www.sportsschool.edu.sg. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "Tampines Rovers Football Club - We are pleased to announce that Andrew Aw Yong Rei will continue his development with the Stags in 2021! The 17 year-old will don jersey #45. | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ Auto, Hermes (18 October 2021). "Thrashed in Tashkent: Tracking Tampines Rovers' sobering Asian Champions League debut | The Straits Times". www.straitstimes.com. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ Tampines Rovers, Football Club (10 November 2021). "We are pleased to announce that Andrew will continue his journey with the Stags for next season". Facebook. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 👀 3 words - BIG BAD BORIS 😤 Boris Kopitovic scored this brilliant header during our AFC Cup campaign! 💥 Courtesy of Andrew Aw with a peach... | By Tampines Rovers Football Club | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ Young Lions, Football Club (23 January 2023). "Welcome to the club Adam Reefdy, Aizil Yazid, Ameen Sabri, Andrew Aw, Aqil Yazid and Danial Iliya". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ Young Lions, Football Club (27 February 2023). "Congratulations to Aizil, Andrew, Aqil, Jun, Haziq, Iman, Ilhan, Ryan and Syafi on making your club debuts". Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "🙌 𝙏𝙃𝘼𝙉𝙆 𝙔𝙊𝙐 and all the best! 🙌 - Everyone at Young Lions would like to wish Jordan, Andrew, Raoul, Ryu, Keshav, Amir and Danial all the very best in the next stage of their careers! 🦁⚽". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "Our team to face Geylang this evening! 🦁". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (13-19 Mar)". Yahoo News. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "Men's U22 National Team - Football Association of Singapore". Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "Football Association of Singapore - The 25 in the provisional Under-22 squad for the upcoming SEA Games". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "Singapore announces final squad of football players for 32nd SEA Games". CNA. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ Andrew Aw at Soccerway. Retrieved 18 October 2020.