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In six league matches, he impressed even though he was largely deployed away from his preferred centre back role, starting as a full back or in central midfield.
Safuwan became the first Singaporean to score in the A-League when his goal sparked a 3-1 comeback win over Adelaide United, before he notched another in a 3-2 defeat by Western Sydney Wanderers.
Melbourne City FC can confirm that it has released Singaporean international Safuwan Baharudin effectively immediately, with the defender ruled out for the remainder of the season with a back injury.
While Safuwan's contract allows him to feature in Melbourne City FC’s final regular season fixture and the Finals Series in 2015, the defender will return home to Singapore in order to arrive for treatment and before the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) transfer window closes next week.
Safuwan, who joined Melbourne City FC in the January transfer window on a short-term contract, played six matches in the Hyundai A-League.
Safuwan has played in a variety of position and has scored 2 goals in 6 games in the A-League. This is a good goal scoring record since he is a defender.
Safuwan who join on a 3-month loan to Melbourne City will return to his former club, LionsXII.
NEWS | Safuwan’s A-League dream is over (TNP)
Singapore football star Safuwan Baharudin’s A-League dream is over, at least for now.
The 23-year-old’s loan spell at Melbourne City has been cut short after he sustained a spinal injury during a 0-0 draw against Wellington Phoenix two weeks ago and he has flown back to Singapore for treatment.
He has also been re-registered with the LionsXII before the April 28 transfer deadline, which means he can play in the Malaysian Super League once he recovers.
"I am disappointed that my injury has forced me to end my stint with Melbourne City," said Safuwan, who was signed following a trial arranged by the Football Association of Singapore.
"But injuries are part and parcel of a footballer’s life. My focus now is on getting treatment for the injury, and making a full recovery."
STATISTICS | Safuwan Baharudin Statistics for Melbourne City (hilmi_official™)
Safuwan Baharudin Melbourne City Stats:
Safuwan Baharudin:
Position: Left Back, Right Back, Right Wing Back, Center Back, Defensive Midfielder, Attacking Midfielder(These are the position he played for Melbourne City FC)
Games Played: 6
Minutes Played: 510 Minutes
Starts: 6 Games
Substitution On: 0
Substitution Off: 1
General:
Passes: 171
Passing Accuracy: 71.3%
Passing Accuracy in opp. Half: 61.4%
Duels Won: 50
Duels Lost: 35
Duels Won Percentage: 58.8%
Aeriel duels won: 16
Aerial duels lost: 4
Aeriel Duels Won Percentage: 80%
Recoveries: 31
Defence & Discipline:
Tackles Won: 18
Tackles Lost: 4
Tackles Won Percentage: 81.8%
Clearance: 28
Blocks: 0
Interceptions: 11
Penalties conceded: 1
Fouls Won: 9
Fouls Conceded: 16
Yellow Cards: 4
Red Cards: 0
Attack:
Goals: 2
Penalty Goals: 0
Minutes Per Goal: 255
Total Shots on target: 5
Total Shots off target: 2
Shooting Accuracy: 71.4%
Successful crosses: 1
Unsuccessful crosses: 2
Successful crosses percentage: 33.3%
Assists: 0
Chances Created: 3
Penalties won: 0
Offsides: 0
Statistics by Opta Data.
VIDEO | Safuwan Baharudin first goal in the A-League: http://hilmiofficial.blogspot.sg/2015/03/singapore-safuwan-baharudin-scores.html
VIDEO | Safuwan Baharudin second goal for Melbourne City against Western Sydney Wanderers: http://hilmiofficial.blogspot.sg/2015/03/safuwan-baharudin-second-goal-for.html
Source: 1 , 2 & 3
NEWS | Safuwan’s A-League dream is over (TNP)
Singapore football star Safuwan Baharudin’s A-League dream is over, at least for now.
The 23-year-old’s loan spell at Melbourne City has been cut short after he sustained a spinal injury during a 0-0 draw against Wellington Phoenix two weeks ago and he has flown back to Singapore for treatment.
He has also been re-registered with the LionsXII before the April 28 transfer deadline, which means he can play in the Malaysian Super League once he recovers.
"I am disappointed that my injury has forced me to end my stint with Melbourne City," said Safuwan, who was signed following a trial arranged by the Football Association of Singapore.
"But injuries are part and parcel of a footballer’s life. My focus now is on getting treatment for the injury, and making a full recovery."
STATISTICS | Safuwan Baharudin Statistics for Melbourne City (hilmi_official™)
Safuwan Baharudin Melbourne City Stats:
Safuwan Baharudin:
Position: Left Back, Right Back, Right Wing Back, Center Back, Defensive Midfielder, Attacking Midfielder(These are the position he played for Melbourne City FC)
Games Played: 6
Minutes Played: 510 Minutes
Starts: 6 Games
Substitution On: 0
Substitution Off: 1
General:
Passes: 171
Passing Accuracy: 71.3%
Passing Accuracy in opp. Half: 61.4%
Duels Won: 50
Duels Lost: 35
Duels Won Percentage: 58.8%
Aeriel duels won: 16
Aerial duels lost: 4
Aeriel Duels Won Percentage: 80%
Recoveries: 31
Defence & Discipline:
Tackles Won: 18
Tackles Lost: 4
Tackles Won Percentage: 81.8%
Clearance: 28
Blocks: 0
Interceptions: 11
Penalties conceded: 1
Fouls Won: 9
Fouls Conceded: 16
Yellow Cards: 4
Red Cards: 0
Attack:
Goals: 2
Penalty Goals: 0
Minutes Per Goal: 255
Total Shots on target: 5
Total Shots off target: 2
Shooting Accuracy: 71.4%
Successful crosses: 1
Unsuccessful crosses: 2
Successful crosses percentage: 33.3%
Assists: 0
Chances Created: 3
Penalties won: 0
Offsides: 0
Statistics by Opta Data.
VIDEO | Safuwan Baharudin first goal in the A-League: http://hilmiofficial.blogspot.sg/2015/03/singapore-safuwan-baharudin-scores.html
VIDEO | Safuwan Baharudin second goal for Melbourne City against Western Sydney Wanderers: http://hilmiofficial.blogspot.sg/2015/03/safuwan-baharudin-second-goal-for.html
Source: 1 , 2 & 3
