Anders Aplin

Anders Aplin, better known as Anders, is a Singaporean former footballer who played as a centre-back. He was known for his long-throw-ins and defensive attributes. Mainly a centre-back, he is also capable of playing as either a right-back, central-midfielder, and occasionally as a striker.

Anders Aplin, better known as Anders, is a Singaporean former footballer who played as a centre-back. He was known for his long-throw-ins and defensive attributes. Mainly a centre-back, he is also capable of playing as either a right-back, central-midfielder, and occasionally as a striker.

Club career

Youth career

Aplin was part of the Singapore Sports School's inaugural cohort of footballers and moved on to the National Football Academy under-18s. In 2009, he was part of the Victoria Junior College football team which won the National Schools A Division title.

Geylang International

Aplin started his professional football career with Geylang International in 2016 and made his debut in a League Cup game against Balestier Khalsa. He signed his first professional contract a year later. His performances in the 2017 S.League season saw him win his first call up to Singapore national team. He was also picked for a trial with J2 League side Matsumoto Yamaga in early 2018.

Matsumoto Yamaga

On 7 August 2018, it was announced on the club's website that Aplin had signed a loan deal with Matsumoto Yamaga until the end of the season. This loan made him the first Singaporean to play in the J2 League and in Japan. In his time at the Japanese club, Aplin had his own cheer song from the club Ultras.

International career

Aplin was first called up by coach V. Sundramoorthy in 2017 although he did not travel with the team for the friendly against Qatar and the Asian Cup qualifier against Turkmenistan on 10 October. He made his debut on 23 March 2018 in a 3-2 win against Maldives, replacing Irfan Fandi in the 73rd minute.

Personal life

Aplin is the cousin of former Singapore international footballer Tan Kim Leng. Aplin is also a graduate of Nanyang Technological University (NTU), with a degree in business. He was also a commando in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) during his National Service. From December 2019 to March 2021, Aplin was married to Rachel Wong, having first met while studying at NTU. The marriage was later annulled by Aplin on account of Wong's infidelity.

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