Ridhuan Barudin Explained

Ridhuan Barudin
Fullname:Muhammad Ridhuan Bin Barudin
Birth Date:23 March 1987
Birth Place:Singapore
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Tampines Rovers
Clubnumber:31
Years1:2009–2010
Clubs1:Tampines Rovers
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2011
Clubs2:Tanjong Pagar United
Caps2:28
Goals2:0
Years3:2012
Clubs3:Geylang United
Caps3:7
Goals3:0
Years4:2013–2014
Clubs4:Tampines Rovers
Caps4:6
Goals4:0
Years5:2015–2022
Clubs5:Hougang United
Caps5:61
Goals5:0
Years6:2023–
Clubs6:Tampines Rovers
Caps6:5
Goals6:0
Club-Update:27 October 2011
Youthyears1:2005–2008
Youthclubs1:National Football Academy

Ridhuan Barudin (born 23 March 1987), nicknamed Ah Hong by fans, is a Singaporean football player who plays as a goalkeeper for Singapore Premier League club Tampines Rovers. [1]

Club career

Tampines Rovers

Ridhuan began his career with Tampines Rovers in 2009.

Tanjong Pagar United

Ridhuan's next move was to Tanjong Pagar United in January 2011. His performances with the Jaguars earned him a call-up to the Singapore national team.

Geylang United

Following the conclusion of the 2011 S.League season, Geylang United acted swiftly to sign Ridhuan in January 2012 to provide competition for veteran goalkeeper Yazid Yasin.[2]

Back to Tampines Rovers

Ridhuan moved back to Tampines Rovers after a year with Geylang United where he was also retained for the 2014 S.League season.[3]

Hougang United

Ridhuan first signed for Hougang United for the 2015 S.League season and established himself as the first choice goalkeeper after starving off challenges from Basil Chan and Ahmadulhaq Che Omar.[4] Following his performances in 2015, he was subsequently handed a contract extension for the 2016 season.[5] He was, however, dislodged by new signing Khairulhin Khalid at the start of the 2016 season.[6] After making over 40 appearances for the club, Ridhuan was retained by the club for the 2017 S.League season.[7] It was announced in late December 2017 that Riduan will be staying at Hougang United for a fourth consecutive season after agreeing to a contract extension.[8]

In 2022, Ridhuan was ruled out midway of the 2022 Singapore Premier League for medical reasons.[9] He was then released at the end of the season along with 3 other teammates. [10]

Third stint at Tampines Rovers

Ridhuan signed with Tampines Rovers ahead of the 2023 Singapore Premier League season to bolster the goalkeeping department. [11] He made his debut in a 2–0 victory over DPMM on 20 April. [12] Ridhuan was selected in goal after main goalkeeper, Syazwan Buhari is out due to injury in July where Ridhuan played in three consecutives matches.

Ridhuan make his first start of the 2024–25 season keeping a clean sheet in a 2–0 win over Young Lions on 6 July 2024.

International career

Ridhuan received his first international call-up in August 2011 for a friendly match against Thailand and two 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against China and Iraq.[13]

Career statistics

As of 27 Feb 2022

ClubSeasonS.LeagueSingapore CupSingapore League CupAsiaTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Tampines Rovers20103000100040
Total3000100040
Tanjong Pagar United2011270100000280
Total270100000280
Geylang International20122000500070
Total2000500070
Tampines Rovers20135000201080
20141010200040
Total60104010120
Hougang United2015240103000270
20163000500080
201770103000110
20185020000070
2019170100000180
2020100000000100
20217000000070
20221000000010
Total7305011000890
Tampines Rovers20234000000040
1000000000
Total5000000050
Career total116070210101450

Honours

Club

Hougang United

Notes and References

  1. Web site: R. Barudin . Soccerway . Perform Group . 6 August 2014.
  2. Web site: Bringing goalkeeping at GUFC to the next level Geylang International FC. gifc.org.sg. en. 2017-12-24.
  3. Web site: Tampines sign Noh Alam Shah Goal.com. goal.com. en. 2017-12-24.
  4. News: Hougang's Ridhuan Barudin out to avenge worst S.League defeat of the season. ESPNFC.com. 2017-12-24.
  5. News: Tampines load up for possible LionsXII raid as S.League clubs re-tool. 2015-12-08. FourFourTwo. 2017-12-24. en-SG.
  6. Web site: Khairulhin happy to be back in the spotlight. 2016-03-09. FourFourTwo. 2017-12-24.
  7. News: S.League Transfer Round-Up: American youngster spotted at Warriors, Tampines focus on AFC Cup. 2017-02-17. FourFourTwo. 2017-12-24. en-SG.
  8. Web site: Hougang United Football Club (HGFC). Facebook. en. 2017-12-24.
  9. Web site: cue . 2022-11-19 . Football: Hat-trick hero Krajcek hails late brother after helping Hougang beat Tampines in S’pore Cup final The Straits Times . 2023-01-18 . www.straitstimes.com . en.
  10. Web site: The club would like to express our appreciation to Ridhuan Barudin, Nazhiim Harman, Muhaimin Suhaimi and Mukundan Maran for their services to the Cheetahs . 2023-04-23 . www.facebook.com.
  11. Web site: Another familiar face - Ridhuan Barudin rejoins The Stags and is #CHARGED up for our 2023 season ahead! . 2023-04-23 . www.facebook.com.
  12. Web site: Your Rockstars to storm the pitch tonight! - Here’s the Starting XI as Ridhuan Barudin makes his first start for Our Stags in #CHARGED2023 . 2023-04-23 . www.facebook.com.
  13. News: Football: Daniel Bennett set to play 100th match for Singapore in friendly against Thailand . 2017-12-24 . RED SPORTS . en-us.