SINGAPORE: Former Japan and AC Milan midfielder Keisuke Honda will play in the Singapore Premier League (SPL) next season, it was announced on Friday (Apr 10).
In a press release, Albirex Niigata Singapore, which will be known as FC Jurong from the 2026/2027 SPL season, said that Honda will join the club in August.
Honda began his career playing for Japanese side Nagoya Grampus Eight, before stints in the Netherlands (VVV-Venlo) and Russia (CSKA Moscow). After about three years with AC Milan in the Serie A, he went on to feature for clubs in Australia, Brazil and Portugal, among others.
The 39-year-old has close to 100 appearances for Japan and featured for the Samurai Blue at three World Cups. Honda also spent a stint coaching Cambodia’s national team from 2018 to 2023.
