Joel Chew


Joel Chew Joon Herng is a Singaporean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Singapore Premier League club Tampines Rovers and the Singapore national team.

Early career

Joel beats seven other nominees Marc Ryan Tan and Zikos Chua, Khairul Ikhwan Karim and Aizal Murhamdani Ahmad, NFA U-17's Rezza Rezky and NFA U-18 duo Danial Syafiq Mustaffa and Nazhiim Harman to win the Dollah Salleh award in 2017.

Club career

Tampines Rovers

Joel signed with Singapore Premier League club Tampines Rovers in 2019. Joel scored in the 2019 Singapore Cup Final where he would go on to lift the cup.
On 24 January 2022. Joel signed a 5-year contract extension with Tampines Rovers which will last until December 2027.
Joel returned to Tampines in 2023 after having completed his National Service duties.

Loan to Young Lions

Joel then signed a loan deal with the Young Lions in 2021 while serving his National Service.

International career

Youth

He was called up to the 2018 AFF U-19 Youth Championship squad.

Senior

On 23 March 2023, Joel made his international debut against Hong Kong, coming on as a substitute in the last 10 minute of the game.

Style of play

Former Singapore U17 national team coach, Takuya Inoue has described Joel as someone who is "small in size, but with good endurance and agility." Joel is known for his playmaking and set piece taking.

Career statistics

Club

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International

U16 International goals

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.10 July 2016Phnom Penh Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia3–03-12016 AFF U-16 Youth Championship

Honours

Tampines Rovers