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Ryhan Stewart
Personal information
Full name Ryhan Euan Griffin Stewart
Date of birth (2000-02-15) 15 February 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Singapore
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Right-back
Team information
Current team
Albirex Niigata (S)
Number 16
Youth career
2015 Warriors
2016 Home United
2017–2018 Tampines Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018 Tampines Rovers 0 (0)
2019 Warriors 22 (0)
2020–2022 Young Lions 35 (5)
2022–2023 Chiangmai 23 (1)
2023–2024 BG Pathum United 15 (0)
2024– Albirex Niigata (S) 1 (0)
International career
2019–2022 Singapore U23 17 (0)
2022– Singapore 15 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Singapore
Merlion Cup
Winner 2019 Singapore

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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 August 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:14, 24 December 2022 (UTC)

Ryhan Euan Griffin Stewart[1] (born 15 February 2000), better known as Ryhan, is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays primarily as a right-back for Singapore Premier League club Albirex Niigata (S) and the Singapore national team.

He is the older brother of Harhys Stewart, who is also a professional footballer playing for Thai League 1 club Chiangrai United, on loan from BG Pathum United.[2]

Club career

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Aside from playing for the Hong Kah Secondary School football team, Ryhan set out to find himself a club in the Singapore Premier League, or the S.League, as it was then known back then. He landed his first stint with a local club at Warriors FC, playing for their U-15 side, before moving to Home United U-17 setup in 2016. However, just a year later, he received an offer from Tampines Rovers to join their Prime League team as a 17 year old, competing in the U-21 league being the youngest member of the team. In 2018, Ryhan was signed to the senior team in the Singapore Premier League.

Tampines Rovers

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After a successful season under Tampines Rovers development team, Ryhan was called up by then coach Jürgen Raab and signed his first professional contract in 2018. At the end of the 2018 Singapore Premier League season, he was released from the club.

Warriors

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While Ryhan was studying at Temasek Polytechnic, where he would feature for the school football team, his school team played a friendly against Warriors FC in which after the match, the ninth time Singapore Premier League champions offered him a one-year contract in which he signed for Warriors FC playing in the upcoming 2019 Singapore Premier League season. He made his unofficial debut in the club's pre-season tour in Malaysia, playing against several local clubs in the Malaysia Super League and Malaysia Premier League. On 16 March 2019, Ryhan then made his competitive debut for the club playing the full match at right-back as Warriors FC fell 5–1 to Hougang United in the opening league match.

He eventually played a crucial part in Warriors eventual cup run to the 2019 Singapore Cup Final in which his former club emerge as champions.

Young Lions

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After Warriors were ordered by the FAS to sit out the 2020 Singapore Premier League season, due to financial issues, Ryhan then signed for Young Lions in 2020. He was named in Goal Singapore's 2020 NxGn list alongside players such as Ilhan Fandi and Farhan Zulkifli. He eventually enlisted in the Singapore Police Force for his National Service commitments restricting his appearances as the COVID-19 pandemic was suspended the first half of the 2020 Singapore Premier League season. On 21 November 2020, he scored his first professional goal in a 2–1 away win against Balestier Khalsa.[3]

Chiangmai

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Ryhan was signed by Thai League 2 club, Chiangmai ahead of the 2022–23 Thai League 2 season.[4][5] On 14 August 2022, Ryhan made his debut for the club in league match against Ranong United. On 8 April 2023, he scored his first goal for the club against Udon Thani which resulted in a 6–0 victory. He ended the season with 24 appearances and contributing 1 goal and 6 assists.

BG Pathum United

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After a successful spell at Chiangmai, On 27 May 2023, Ryhan was announced by BG Pathum United joining Irfan Fandi and Ikhsan Fandi in becoming the third Singaporean to play for the club. On 11 August 2023, he made his debut in the first league match against Police Tero.[6] On 19 September 2023, Ryhan scored on his AFC Champions League debut against 2022 K League 1 champions, Ulsan Hyundai at the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium in a 3–1 defeat. On 8 June 2024, it was announced that Ryhan would leave the club at the end of his contract on 1 July 2024. Ryhan was also part of the squad that won the 2023–24 Thai League Cup.


-after leaving ===BG Pathum United=== Ryhan was associated on a move to Europe,he reportedly was going to sign for a club in Austria however it did not work out,after so a move to Spain was reported but fell through,leaving no other choice he joined Singaporean side Albirex Niigata

Albirex Niigata Singapore

On 18 September 2024, Ryhan returned to Singapore to sign for Singapore Premier League club Albirex Niigata (S) to help strengthen the club defence. On 20 September 2024, Ryhan made his debut in a 4–1 victory against Tanjong Pagar United in the league, where he also won 'man of the match'.

International career

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In 2019, Ryhan was first called up to the Singapore under-22 for the 2019 Merlion Cup.[7] He made his debut and his first start for the under-22s on 7 June 2019 against Philippines. He was then called up for the 2019 SEA Games in Manila, where Singapore U22 are to face Laos, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Brunei.

Senior

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Ryhan received his first senior national team call-up in a training session in March 2021.[8] Ryhan officially made his international debut on 14 June 2022 during the 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification match against Myanmar in Bishkek replacing Christopher van Huizen in the 88th minute.[9]

Personal life

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Ryhan was born in Singapore to a Welsh father and a Singaporean Malay mother.[10] His younger brother, Harhys Stewart, is also a professional footballer playing primarily as a central-midfielder for Thai League 1 club Chiangrai United, on loan from BG Pathum United.[10] He is a big fan of Liverpool and had said that his favourite player is Dirk Kuyt.[11]

Ryhan studied at Hong Kah Secondary School and graduated with a diploma in a marketing course at Temasek Polytechnic.[11]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 10 February 2024.[12]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Tampines Rovers 2018 Singapore Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Warriors 2019 Singapore Premier League 22 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 28 0
Young Lions 2020 Singapore Premier League 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 2
2021 Singapore Premier League 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
2022 Singapore Premier League 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 3
Total 35 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 5
Chiangmai 2022–23 Thai League 2 23 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 25 1
BG Pathum United 2023–24 Thai League 1 15 0 1 0 0 0 6 1 22 1
Career total 95 6 7 0 2 0 6 1 110 7

International

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International caps

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No Date Venue Opponent Result Competition
1 14 June 2022 Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan  Myanmar 6–2 (won) 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification
2 21 September 2022 Thống Nhất Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam  Vietnam 0-4 (lost) 2022 VFF Tri-Nations Series
3 24 September 2022 Thống Nhất Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam  India 1-1 (draw) 2022 VFF Tri-Nations Series
4 17 December 2022 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Maldives 3-1(win) Friendly
5 24 December 2022 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Myanmar 3-2(won) 2022 AFF Championship
6 27 December 2022 New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane, Laos  Laos 2-0(won) 2022 AFF Championship
8 26 March 2023 Macau Olympic Complex Stadium, Macau  Macau 1–0 (won) Friendly
9 8 September 2023 Bishan Stadium, Singapore  Tajikistan 0-2 (lost) Friendly
10 16 November 2023 Seoul World Cup Stadium, Korea  South Korea 0-5 (lost) 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
11 21 November 2023 National Stadium, Singapore  Thailand 1-3 (lost) 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
12 21 March 2024 National Stadium, Singapore  China 2-2 (draw) 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
13 26 March 2024 Tianjin Olympic Center, China  China 1-4 (lost) 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

U23 International caps

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No Date Venue Opponent Result Competition
1 7 June 2019 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Philippines 3-0 (won) 2019 Merlion Cup
2 9 June 2019 Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang, Singapore  Thailand 1-0 (won) 2019 Merlion Cup
3 6 September 2019 Bishan Stadium, Bishan, Singapore  Fiji 2-0 (won) Friendly
4 9 October 2019 Bishan Stadium, Bishan, Singapore  United Arab Emirates 0-3 (lost) Friendly
5 26 November 2019 Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines  Laos 0-0 (draw) 2019 Southeast Asian Games
6 28 November 2019 Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines  Indonesia 0-2 (lost) Games
7 1 December 2019 Biñan Football Stadium, Manila, Philippines  Thailand 0-3 (lost) 2019 Southeast Asian Games
8 3 December 2019 Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines  Vietnam 0-1 (lost) 2019 Southeast Asian Games
9 5 December 2019 Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila, Philippines  Brunei 7-0 (won) 2019 Southeast Asian Games
10 25 October 2021 Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore  East Timor 2-2 (draw) 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification
11 28 October 2021 Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore  Philippines 1-0 (won) 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification
12 31 October 2021 Jalan Besar Stadium, Jalan Besar, Singapore  South Korea 1-5 (lost) 2022 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification
13 16 February 2022 Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia  Thailand 1–3 (lost) 2022 AFF U-23 Championship
14 19 February 2022 Prince Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia  Vietnam 0–7 (lost) 2022 AFF U-23 Championship
15 7 May 2022 Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định, Vietnam  Laos 2–2 (draw) 2021 Southeast Asian Games
16 9 May 2022 Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định, Vietnam  Thailand 0–5 (lost) 2021 Southeast Asian Games
17 11 May 2022 Thiên Trường Stadium, Nam Định, Vietnam  Cambodia 1–0 (won) 2021 Southeast Asian Games

Honours

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BG Pathum United

Singapore U22

References

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  2. ^ Tham, Zachary (16 July 2021). "Football: Brotherly love and rivalry in the Singapore Premier League". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  3. ^ "From Ilhan Fandi to Farhan Zulkifli - Meet the future of Singapore".
  4. ^ "Chiangmai FC Official Website - Newsread Site". www.cmfctiger.com. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  5. ^ Ang, Ervin (15 January 2023). "Football: Singapore's Song Ui-young leaves Lion City Sailors for Thai club". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
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  7. ^ "Impress at Merlion Cup and youngsters could earn SEA Games spots". 7 June 2019. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  8. ^ "Tatsuma calls up 24 players for National Team training". Football Association of Singapore. 18 March 2021. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  9. ^ "Lions put six past Myanmar for victory in final qualifier". Football Association of Singapore. 15 June 2022. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  10. ^ a b "From travelling the world to Fernando Torres heartbreak - The remarkable story of Young Lions utility man Harhys Stewart". Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  11. ^ a b "Meet Ryhan Stewart - The Young Lions ace channelling his inner Dirk Kuyt to conquer Singapore".
  12. ^ Ryhan Stewart at Soccerway. Retrieved 15 April 2019.