Gabriel Quak Jun Yi (Chinese: 郭俊谊, born 22 December 1990) is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays mainly as a winger for Singapore Premier League club Hougang United and the Singapore National Team. Considered one of the best wingers in the country, he is known for his skills, speed and ability to dribble past opponents quickly. Mainly a winger, he can also be played as an attacking-midfielder.
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| Full name | Gabriel Quak Jun Yi[1] | |||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 22 December 1990 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Singapore | |||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Winger, Attacking-midfielder | |||||||||||||||||||
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Current team | Hougang United | |||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 22 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2011 | Young Lions | 66 | (5) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2015 | LionsXII | 80 | (10) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Geylang International | 47 | (6) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | Royal Thai Navy | 13 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | Warriors | 23 | (9) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2020–2022 | Lion City Sailors | 59 | (29) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2023— | Hougang United | 23 | (6) | |||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | Singapore U23 | 5 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2022 | Singapore | 40 | (6) | |||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 May 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 June 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Club career edit
Young Lions edit
Quak began his professional football career with Under-23 side Young Lions in the S.League in 2008.
Quak was one of the Young Lions players involved in an on-pitch fight with Beijing Guoan Talent players in their S.League match on 7 September 2010. He was charged by the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) for gross misconduct and bringing the game into disrepute and was banned for four months and fined S$1,000 for his part in the brawl.[2] Quak missed the 2010 Asian Games as a result of the ban.
LionsXII edit
In December 2011, the FAS announced that Quak was to join the newly formed LionsXII for the 2012 Malaysia Super League. National service commitments however meant that Quak failed to make a single appearance throughout the 2012 season.[3] He was de-registered in the mid-season transfer window.
Quak returned to the LionsXII squad for the 2013 season. He made his long-awaited debut against PKNS on 15 January.[4] He made 15 appearances in all competitions as the Lions won the 2013 Malaysia Super League.
The left-footed Quak was switched to the right side of attack for both club and country for the 2014 season.[5] He scored his first LionsXII goal in a 3–0 win over DRB-Hicom in the Malaysia FA Cup on 21 January. He scored his first league goal, an opener against newly promoted side PDRM FA, as Lionsxii defeated them 5-3.[6]
On the opening day of the 2015 Malaysian Super League Season, Gabriel scored the Lionsxii's first goal of the season, helping the Lionsxii win their opening match 5-3 against PDRM FA.[7] Similarly, in the Lionsxii's opening game in the Malaysia FA Cup, Gabriel scored the 3rd goal in a 4-0 win against minnows PB Melayu Kedah to push the Lionsxii into the Round of 16.[8]
Geylang International edit
Following the dissolution of the LionsXII, Quak signed for Geylang International and scored his first goal for the Eagles in a league match against Warriors FC, ending a long goalscoring drought.
Matsumoto Yamaga trial edit
After Geylang International and Matsumoto Yamaga signed a MOU,[9] Quak together with fellow winger Shawal Anuar went on a one-week trial with the J2 side.[10] However, he was not signed by the club because he failed to impress.
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In the upcoming Thai League 2018 season, Gabriel signs for Thai League 1 side Royal Thai Navy FC and fill up their ASEAN import slot. On 11 February 2018, he made his starting debut against Ubon UMT.
He started as the 1st eleven in the 1st 2 matches but was substituted at half time in both matches.[11][12]
In total, he scored 4 goals and created 1 assist in 24 games for the Thai side which were relegated eventually.[13]
Warriors FC edit
Quak signed for Warriors FC for the 2019 season despite receiving lucrative offers from overseas club in order to spend more time with his young family.[13] During the 2019 Singapore Cup, Warriors' captain Khairul Nizam was injured and Quak took over the captaincy for the competition.[14]
Lion City Sailors edit
In 2021, Quak won the Goal of the Year for his volley goal in the 4-1 win over Balestier Khalsa in April during the FAS Awards Night.[15]
Quak was released by Lion City Sailors on 28 November 2022.[16] He departed after scoring 29 goals across three seasons for the Sailors, as well as a Singapore Premier League Player of the Year in 2020.[16]
Hougang United edit
Following his release from the Sailors, Quak signed for Hougang United FC to boost the range of attacking options in Firdaus Kassim's squad. The 32-year-old joins his fifth Singapore Premier League club in his 11th SPL season. Following the expiry of his 23/24 contract, Quak has been released by Hougang United and is currently a free agent.
International career edit
Youth edit
Gabriel Quak has played for Singapore at Under-15, Under-18 and Under-23 levels. He represented Singapore in the Lion City Cup, AFF U15 Tournament, Asian Youth Games Qualifiers, AFC U18 Qualifiers, VFF Cup and Southeast Asian Games.[17]
Senior edit
Quak earned his first international cap in a friendly match against Laos on 7 June 2013, scoring a goal on his debut.[18] His first competitive goal came in an upset 2-1 win over Syria in a 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification match on 15 October 2013.
He is the first Singapore-born Chinese player to feature regularly for the national team in 7 years since Goh Tat Chuan despite the ethnic Chinese forming the majority of the population.[19]
Others edit
Singapore Selection Squad edit
He was selected as part of the Singapore Selection squad for The Sultan of Selangor’s Cup to be held on 6 May 2017.[20]
Personal life edit
Quak was born on 22 December 1990 to Alan, a technical associate at a building consultancy and Juet May, an early childhood educator in 1990.[21] He has a younger sister, Gu Ting.
Quak received his primary school education at Catholic High School and went to Guangyang Secondary School. He graduated with a diploma in Industrial and Operations Management from Republic Polytechnic.[22][23]
Career statistics edit
Club edit
- As of match played 17 Aug 22. Caps and goals may not be correct.[25]
| Club | Season | S.League | Singapore Cup | Singapore League Cup |
Asia | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Young Lions | 2008 | 26 | 2 | - | - | - | - | — | 26 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 20 | 2 | - | - | - | - | — | 20 | 2 | ||
| 2010 | 15 | 0 | - | - | 18 | 0 | — | 33 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 66 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 5 | |
| Club | Season | Malaysia Super League |
Malaysia FA Cup |
Malaysia Cup | Asia | Total | |||||
| LionsXII | 2012[26] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013[27] | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 15 | 0 | ||
| 2014[28] | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 11 | 1 | ||
| 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 2 | ||
| Total | 23 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 3 | |
| Club | Season | S.League | Singapore Cup | Singapore League Cup |
Asia | Total | |||||
| Geylang International | 2016 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 26 | 4 | |
| 2017 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 28 | 3 | ||
| Total | 47 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 7 | |
| Club | Season | Thai League 1 | Thai FA Cup | Thai League Cup | Asia | Total | |||||
| Navy | 2018 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 15 | 4 | |
| Total | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 4 | |
| Club | Season | Singapore Premier League |
Singapore Cup | Singapore League Cup |
Asia | Total | |||||
| Warriors | 2019 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 29 | 11 | |
| Total | 23 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 11 | |
| Lion City Sailors | 2020 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 5 |
| 2021 | 21 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 13 | |
| 2022 | 24 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 11 | |
| Total | 59 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 66 | 29 | |
| Hougang United | 2023 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 6 |
| Total | 23 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 6 | |
| Career total | 254 | 59 | 18 | 5 | 26 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 302 | 64 | |
- 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 statistics edit
International goals edit
- Scores and results list Singapore's goal tally first.[29]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 7 June 2013 | New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane, Laos |  Laos |
4–2 | 5–2 | Friendly |
| 2. | 15 October 2013 | Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore |  Syria |
2–0 | 2–1 | 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification |
| 3. | 12 October 2018 | Bishan Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore |  Mongolia |
2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
| 4. | 9 June 2019 | National Stadium, Kallang, Singapore |  Solomon Islands |
3–3 | 4–3 | |
| 5. | 11 June 2019 |  Myanmar |
1–1 | 1–2 | ||
| 6. | 14 June 2022 | Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | Myanmar |
2–0 | 6–2 | 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification |
U22 International goals edit
- Scores and results list Singapore's goal tally first.[29]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 17 November 2011 | Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia |  Thailand |
1–0 | 2-0 (won) | 2011 Southeast Asian Games |
U19 International goals edit
- Scores and results list Singapore's goal tally first.[29]
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5 August 2007 | Thanh Long Sports Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Myanmar |
1–2 | 1-2 (lost) | 2007 AFF U-20 Youth Championship |
| Singapore national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2013 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 24 | 3 |
Statistics accurate as of match played 12 October 2018
Honours edit
LionsXII
- Malaysia Super League: 2013
- Malaysia FA Cup: 2015
Lion City Sailors
Singapore
- Lion City Cup: 2006
- Southeast Asian Games Bronze Medal: 2009, 2013
Individual
- Singapore Premier League Player of the Month: May 2019[citation needed]
- Singapore Premier League Player of the Year: 2020[30]
- Singapore Premier League Team of the Year: 2020
- Singapore Premier League Goal of the Year: 2021[15]
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