Nur Adam Abdullah

Muhammad Nur Adam bin Abdullah (born 16 June 2001) better known Nur Adam, is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays either as a full-back or winger for Singapore Premier League club Lion City Sailors and the Singapore national team.

Beginnings and breakthrough Nur Adam went on a training stints with Japan clubs, Matsumoto Yamaga and Omiya Ardija in 2015 and 2017 respectively which he was left impressed by the strong work ethic and technical ability.

Nur Adam was nominated for the Dollah Kassim award in 2016 but didn't win the award. He was nominated again in 2018 and won the award. Six months after winning the 2018 Dollah Kassim award, Nur Adam Abdullah begins his training stint with Belgian side, KRC Genk for a one-week training stint club. He also earn himself the chance to be promoted from the national under-18 team to the Singapore Premier League club, Young Lions for the 2019 season.

Club career

Young Lions Nur Adam joins Young Lions from NFA in ahead of the 2019 Singapore Premier League season.

Lion City Sailors After 2 seasons at Young Lions, 19-year old Nur Adam join the newly privatized club, Lion City Sailors. On 2 April 2021, he make his debut against Tampines Rovers in a 3-3 draw.

Nur Adam goes on to win the 2021 Singapore Premier League title in his first season at the club which he also wins both individual award, the 2021 Young Player of the Year award becoming the first defender to win the award since Sirina Camara did so in 2013 and also being in the 2021 Team of the Year.

Nur Adam helped the Sailors win the 2022 Singapore Community Shield. He was named in the 2022 AFC Champions League squad list that travel to Buriram.

On 1 July 2023, Nur Adam make his 50th appearance for the Sailors in a 1–7 away win against Tanjong Pagar United.

Young Lions (loan) In January 2024, Nur Adam returned to the Young Lions on loan from his parent club Lion City Sailors, following his enlistment to National Service.

International career Nur Adam received his first senior national team call-up in a training session in March 2021.

On 11 November 2021, Nur Adam made his international debut for the Singapore national team in a friendly match against Kyrgyzstan. On 18 December 2021, Nur Adam made his competitive debut at the 2020 AFF Championship with a 0–2 loss against Thailand.

Career statistics

Club

International

International caps

U23 International caps

U23 International goals No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 31 October 2021 Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore 1-5 1-5 (lost) 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification

U19 International caps

Honours

Club Lion City Sailors Singapore Premier League: 2021 Singapore Community Shield: 2022 Singapore Cup: 2023, 2025–26

Individual

Singapore Premier League Team of the Year: 2021 Singapore Premier League Young Player of the Year: 2021