SINGAPORE – Cardiff City footballer Perry Ng celebrated turning 30 on June 24 by having dinner with his loved ones at Madame Fan at The NCO Club in Beach Road, and there was no doubt what would rank high on his birthday wish list.
When asked what it would mean to become the first Singaporean to play in the English Premier League, the permanent resident told The Straits Times: “That would make it a complete career. It’s still a long way away but that’s the aim.
“Obviously with the Asian Cup coming up (in January 2027), it will be unbelievable if I can help the team there.”
Cardiff, who were relegated to League One in the 2024-25 season, won promotion back to the second-tier Championship in April, with Ng playing a key role after overcoming a knee injury during pre-season.
Off the pitch, the Liverpool-born player is in the midst of his Singapore citizenship application after attaining permanent residency in March 2025.
While his late paternal grandfather was born here, Singapore citizenship rules state that qualifying for a passport by descent is applicable only to individuals with at least one parent who is born in Singapore or is a citizen by registration.
It is understood that Ng’s application is being considered under the Foreign Sports Talent scheme.
The affable right-back has long expressed his interest to play for the Lions and has made frequent visits to Singapore during international breaks. He is currently on a three-week stay here from June 3 to 27.
His routine in town includes paying respects to his grandfather at a Taoist columbarium in Bedok, savouring local delights and volunteering at various charities.
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