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Keisuke Honda career move to FC Jurong

Overview

Former Japanese national team midfielder Keisuke Honda joined the Singapore Premier League club FC Jurong. Upon signing, the 39-year-old stated his intention to spend over half the year in Singapore to focus on training and matches, while expressing long-term ambitions to eventually manage the Japan national team.

Honda made his debut for FC Jurong as a substitute in the 82nd minute of a 3-0 victory against Hougang United FC. This appearance marked his first official match in approximately two years, following his previous play for Paro FC in Bhutan in August 2024. During the match, Honda provided a through ball that led to a goal by Mizuki Ando, though the goal was ruled offside.

In his second appearance, Honda entered as an 81st-minute substitute during a 1-3 defeat against Geylang International FC. During stoppage time, Honda entered the penalty area and fell after being pushed by a defender. Although Honda signaled for a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review, the referee did not award a penalty. FC Jurong Chairman Daisuke Korenaga expressed disagreement with the decision on social media, stating that the contact appeared to be a “clear foul” even after the VAR review.

Entities

Keisuke Honda · FC Jurong · Hougang United FC · Geylang International FC · Japan National Team

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Keisuke Honda features in second match for FC Jurong

    Keisuke Honda played his second match for FC Jurong in a 1-3 loss to Geylang International, featuring a controversial non-penalty decision following a VAR review.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Keisuke Honda debuts for FC Jurong in Singapore

    Former Japanese midfielder Keisuke Honda made his debut for Singapore's FC Jurong, appearing as a substitute in a 3-0 win against Hougang United FC.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Keisuke Honda joins Singapore's FC Jurong

    Japanese football legend Keisuke Honda has joined Singapore's FC Jurong, marking his 11th professional country, while expressing long-term ambitions to manage the Japan national team.

Sources

football-zone.net · footballchannel.jp · hochi.news · qoly.jp · soccerdigestweb.com · web.gekisaka.jp

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