David Low

David Low (born 23 November 1983 in Singapore) is a Singaporean former footballer. He is mostly known for his peripatetic career which has taken him to 11 countries, including Singapore and sees retired American footballer Jay DeMerit as an inspiration.

Early life

Living in South Africa for 7 years, Low was called up to the Singaporean National Service aged 17.

Mongolia

In 2012, Low moved to Mongolia to join Khoromkhon in the Mongolian Premier League. Khoromkhon later finished second in the league that season. He appeared on the bench in a league match against Botafogo, attracting curiosity about his Asian background, with many mistaking him for Chinese. Low left the club in mid-2016 and returned to Singapore.

In 2018, he turned down an offer from Coton Sport FC de Garoua due to concerns over accommodation and security, as the club was based near areas affected by the Boko Haram insurgency.

Netherlands

Later in 2018, Low signed with Dutch club NEC Nijmegen in the Eerste Divisie, the country’s second tier, where he featured as a non-contract player.

Ghana

In 2023, Low resumed his professional career with Techiman Heroes SC in Ghana’s Division One League.

Return to Singapore

After retiring from professional football, Low joined Jurong United futsal team, competing in the amateur Kyna Futsal League. At the same time, he took up a role as assistant coach with Woodlands Lions FC in the Singapore Island Wide League. He also founded and currently operates the DL Scouting Agency.

Personal life Low returned to Singapore in 2016 and worked briefly as a security systems administrator in a bank. He has a twin brother who previously signed for a State League football club in Western Australia.