Full Name: Mohamed Izwan Bin Mahbud
Nickname: Wan, Boo
Jersey: 1
Position: Goalkeeper
Birthdate: 14 July 1990
Height (cm): 179
Weight (kg): 79
Foot: Right
With Young Lions since: January 2008
International Caps/ Goals: 3/0
Previous team(s): 2007 National Football Academy Under-18s, 2006 National Football Academy Under-17s
International Tournaments/ Achievements: 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup – Group Stage, 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games – Group Stage, 2009 Vientiane Southeast Asian Games – Bronze Medalist, 2006 AFC Under-17 Championship Finals – Group Stage
Player Profile
Izwan Mahbud provides the last line of defence for Singapore national football team and is the difference between victory and defeat with his safe pair of hands and sound command in the box. He is the latest to emerge in Singapore's fine tradition of producing quality goalkeepers, following the likes of David Lee, Rezal Hassan, Hassan Sunny and Lionel Lewis.
As part of the class of 2006, his performances between the posts ensured the scores were kept respectable with a string of top-drawer saves against the likes of Japan and South Korea. His steady rise to the top has seen him earn the number one jersey for his club and a call-up to the senior national team last year. The custodian's reassuring presence in goal will calm nerves in the youthful side and provide the foundation for defensive solidity in 2011.
Izwan was one of the most promising goalkeepers to emerge when he took charge between the posts at youth level. Strong, agile and commanding in the box, he has risen through the ranks over the years to become the undisputed number one for club. His positive displays in 2010 have earned him a call-up to the national team and he made his first appearance for the Lions as a second-half substitute in the 4-0 win over Laos in late November. Facing strong challenges from the other goalkeepers in the team this season, Izwan will be keen to retain the number one jersey as his own.
Off The Pitch
Most Admired Singapore Player: Hassan Sunny
Most Admired International Player: Iker Casillas
Most Admired Team: Manchester United
Describe yourself in a few words: Naughty and talkative.
If you aren't a footballer, which other profession will you want to try and why? Chef. I like to cook.
What's your ideal day off? Hanging out with my family and friends, especially with my cousin who has always been there for me.
If you are stranded on an island which three items or people will you bring? My mum, food and laptop.
Tell us something the fans do not know about you: Me and a few teammates once scared off the rest as 'ghosts' at the last day of the tournament last year.
Your message to the fans in 2011? Thanks for the support you have given for the past three years. We will continue to do our best.
Your personal and/ or team goals for 2011? Help the team finish among the top five, keep as many clean sheets as possible and score one goal this season!
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