Fahrudin Mustafić


Fahrudin Mustafić is a retired Serbian-Singaporean footballer who spent most of his playing career as a centre-back for S-League side, Tampines Rovers FC and retired at the end of the 2018 season. He obtained his Singapore citizenship after two years and plays for the Singapore national football team.

Football career

Born in Novi Pazar, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia, Fahrudin started playing in the youth team of FK Novi Pazar since he was 10, until his departure to Singapore. He played in the youth teams until 2000, when he joined the senior squad and played two seasons with Novi Pazar in the Second League of FR Yugoslavia.
In January 2002 he was brought to Singapore with the help of fellow Serbian and Tampines Rovers player, Sead Muratović. Impressive displays in his first two seasons earned him citizenship.
Fahrudin or Farra as he is affectionately known by fans of Tampines Rovers and the national team, made his debut for the national team in a friendly against Denmark in January 2006.
Known as a tenacious player, he became a pivotal member of the national set-up with his crisp passing and tight marking ability. He is also proficient in taking penalties and was the first-choice penalty taker for both club and country.
Fahrudin was also part of the national side that took part in the 2007 AFF Championship, where he played a key role in helping Singapore retain the championship. He scored his first goal for Singapore during the 2007 AFF Championship Final through a controversial penalty kick against Thailand at the National Stadium.
In September 2009, Fahrudin was bought by Indonesia Super League club Persija Jakarta. Following his release by Persija Jakarta, he joined Persela Lamongan. He returned to his former club Tampines Rovers in June 2011.
At the end of the 2018 Singapore Premier League season, Fahrudin announced his retirement from playing professional football, having played more than 300 official games with Tampines Rovers.

National team career statistics

Goals for senior national team

Honours

Club

;Tampines Rovers
Singapore