Keisuke Honda debuts for FC Jurong in Singapore

Keisuke Honda, the 40-year-old former Japanese international midfielder, made his debut for Singaporean club FC Jurong in a match against Hougang United FC. The match resulted in a 3-0 victory for Jurong.

Honda entered the game as a substitute in the 82nd minute. This appearance marks his first official match in approximately two years, following his previous play for Paro FC in Bhutan in August 2024. This move represents his 12th professional club across 11 different countries.

During his brief time on the pitch, Honda provided a through ball that led to a goal by Mizuki Ando, though the goal was ruled offside. Upon joining the club, Honda expressed his ambition to win the league title, noting his pursuit of various professional challenges at this stage of his career.